Romelu Lukaku scored in either half as Inter Milan claimed a 3-0 victory against fighter Genoa to advance second in Serie A behind Juventus, who can win a ninth consecutive title on Sunday. Antonio Conte's title ambitions were affected by consecutive stalemates against Roma and Fiorentina.
But Inter were ahead of Atalanta, and within four points of the Juventus leaders, who are ready to claim a 36th 'Scudetto' when they play Sampdoria in Turin. "The problem is how you see the glass, either half full or half empty," Conte said of the second position.
"There are vintages where you sow little and reap a lot and others where you sow a lot and reap little, like this one."
"But there are numbers that speak clearly, that comfort. I think these guys are doing very good things. Of course, we can and we must improve."
"We will not win the league, but we have to be hungry to finish as high as possible."
Lukaku nodded in center from Cristiano Biraghi after 34 minutes in the northwestern port city, with the former Manchester United striker speeding up to finish an individual effort within three minutes of injury time.
The 27-year-old Belgian brought his score to 23 league goals this season, and 29 in all competitions.
Alexis Sánchez, on loan from Manchester United, was also on target with eight minutes to go, picking up a cross from Victor Moses to volley for his fourth league goal this season.
Atalanta was held 1-1 at AC Milan on Friday, and the Bergamo team will face Inter Milan in the last game of the season next week.
"On a personal level, I'm happy, but as a team we can do much more," said Lukaku, who placed third behind Hungarian Istvan Nyers (26) and Brazilian Ronaldo (25) for the Mosts league goals scored by Inter. player in his debut season.
"It is not easy for us to be in second place, because we want to win and go as high as possible."
"Now we want to do well in these final rounds and then in the Europa League."
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