Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi has stated that he expects his side to face a grueling test when they battle PSG in Saturday’s Champions League final.
Inzaghi, 49, believes his players must endure against the French champions, while they prepare to exploit any weaknesses and secure victory in the UCL final.
What Inzaghi said
“We need to face Paris knowing there will be moments in which we’ll suffer, and other moments when we’ll have the ball and they’ll need to defend,” Inzaghi said.
“Details and moments are key. We need to go out there with desire and determination to win the game. PSG are a very strong side, but we will play to our strengths.
We have had a very tough run so far, facing [Manchester] City, Arsenal, Bayern and Barça, but we have made it this far and we don’t want to stop here”, he added.
The Nerazzurri came short in their Serie A defense, losing out on the title to Napoli on the final day, although Inzaghi expects his side to bounce back.
“With Inter it is always a big match, but when it’s a final, it’s different. We deserve to be here, from our first game away at City, but we are still one step short.
We know what an important game this is. Winning and losing makes all the difference in the world”, the former Lazio manager continued.
“We have triumphed and despaired domestically in Serie A, so as players and myself as a coach, we have been through it all. But the job is to put a big smile on the faces of our fans.”
Inter’s road to the final
Inter Milan will play their second UCL final in three seasons, although they lost the 2023 finals to treble winners Manchester City.
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The Nerazzurri defeated Spanish champions Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate in an all-time classic semifinals, after also eliminating German champions Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals.
Who will win the UCL?
Inter and PSG face-off in Munich on Saturday to battle for the prestigious UEFA Champions League trophy.
The Italian side are looking to win a fourth European crown, while Luis Enrique’s French side are looking to win the title for a first time.
PSG’s formidable attack will battle against Inter’s rock-solid defense, in what promises to be an exciting matchup between both sides.
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