Schick frustrated despite finally making first start

Patrik Schick admitted he and his teammates were deeply frustrated to be held to a 0-0 draw with Chievo Verona on Sunday.

The Czech striker started his first game for the Giallorossi at the Stadio Bentegodi, but neither he nor one of his teammates was able to get on the scoresheet as the game finished goalless.

“It was a difficult game and we are all very frustrated with the draw,” Schick said. “We had a lot of chances, but we were already missing that final touch or were unable to score.

"It’s a shame, if we had won we would have only been three points behind Inter.”

Schick started the game as the central striker, before shifting to a wider role in the second half. He completed the 90 minutes on his first match start since May.

“I felt good, and obviously happy to play 90 minutes after being out for a little while," he added. "I still need time and more matches to feel my best.

"Whether it's through the middle or out wide, I'm happy to play both."