Inter Still Know They Are A Quality Side Despite Losing To Juventus - Maicon

Inter right-back Maicon says he knows the Nerazzurri are still a strong side despite losing to Juventus this evening.
Inter right-back Maicon believes the Nerazzurri can claim victory against Fiorentina midweek despite losing to Juventus 1-0 this evening in the Derby d'Italia.

The Brazilian international also admitted he prefers to concede the lead during these types of matches, as he plays better.

"Juventus deserved to take the lead, looking back on the first-half, but after the break, we deserved to win as they pushed players behind the ball," Maicon told Inter Channel post-match.

"The ball did not go into the net tonight, as things went bad this evening for us. But in the second-half, we did much better. We are relaxed, and know what we can do going forward.

"The match in Florence [against Fiorentina] will be decisive for the Scudetto.

"I generally like to play catch-up football, because it means I have to give everything I have mentally. Unfortunately, when you take on the big sides, they mark me well, and don't let me get past them," added the defender.