Ranieri quiet on Inter future

5 March 2012 05:08

Inter Milan boss Claudio Ranieri was coy about his chances of remaining at the club after Sunday's 2-2 draw against Catania at San Siro.

Ranieri's men found themselves down 2-0 at half-time in the Serie A match, but goals from Diego Forlan and Diego Milito in the final 20 minutes saw them salvage a point.

Sunday's draw extends Inter's winless streak to nine matches in all competitions, fuelling speculation former Chelsea coach Andre Villas-Boas could take over at the club from Ranieri.

"My position? The important thing is Inter, I try to do the best for the team," Ranieri told Sky Sport Italia.

"I have a two-year contract and I hope to stay. I think about working and doing the best I can."

"This is not a simple case, but I believe."

Ranieri hailed Inter's never-say-die attitude against Catania, but rued that his side continue to concede goals too easily.

"At the first opportunity, our opponents scored a goal, and the moment we get a scare, we lack determination," the 60-year-old said.

"We got off to a good start, but then we became quiet with their goal."

"I have great champions who looked each other in the eyes and they came out with a great reaction."

The Italian coach also commented on playmaker Wesley Sneijder, who was introduced in the second half and turned in a good display.

"He is a champion, so it is normal that I always have to talk about him, but we have to give him time," Ranieri said.

"He is finding himself and he will help us in the future."