Spence after the derby: “It was not tactical, mentality matters”

The derby left Inter Women disappointed and, after the match, Spence gave CBS her reading of the city clash. The Nerazzurra player did not identify the team’s systems or tactical choices as the main explanation for the performance. In her assessment, the central issue instead concerned the attitude shown by the side during the derby.

“I don’t think it was a tactical issue, mentality matters,” Spence told the American broadcaster. Her assessment was direct and shifted attention towards Inter’s ability to handle difficult moments, withstand pressure and maintain the required intensity in a city rivalry. Her comments therefore add an internal perspective to the reflections that have followed another demanding derby for the Nerazzurre.

For Inter Women, the message is clear: before changing the organisation, the team must recover the right mental response. Spence’s statement identifies mentality as the area requiring improvement and gives the squad a specific point of focus after a city derby that once again proved bitter for the Nerazzurre.