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Inter must live on the edge to win, says jubilant Spalletti

Luciano Spalletti says Inter are a side that must "live on the edge" to succeed after Marcelo Brozovic's stoppage-time stunner clinched a 1-0 win over Sampdoria .

In a dramatic Serie A encounter at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, it was Brozovic who had the final say with a crisp finish in the 94th minute.

Earlier drama had come courtesy of the VAR, which disallowed Radja Nainggolan's first-half effort before ruling out Kwadwo Asamoah's thumping strike in the 88th minute, then Gregoire Defrel's attempt at the other end a moment later.

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But, in similar fashion to Matias Vecino's last-gasp winner against Tottenham in the Champions League on Tuesday, Brozovic stepped up to secure a much-needed triumph, and Inter boss Spalletti - who was sent off for an overzealous celebration - insists Inter proved their grit.