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Luciano Spalletti Admits Inter Were 'Timid' After Nerazzurri Miss Penalty in Goalless Frankfurt Draw

Inter manager Luciano Spalletti has admitted that his team lacked any fluency in their Europa League clash against Frankfurt, conceding that they lost drive and impetus in the second half.

The Nerazzurri laboured to a goalless draw against their German opposition, but could easily have come away with a narrow victory after they were awarded a first half penalty.

Marcelo Brozovic missed the spot-kick, however, with some confusion evident on the pitch around who the designated taker was meant to be. Spalletti revealed after the game, though, that he was happy for the Croat to take the penalty - and overall, he was pleased with the result even if the performance wasn't what he'd hoped for.