Inzaghi: “City is the strongest team in the world but we are not afraid of it”

Inter offered a Media Day to the media on Monday ahead of the Champions League final against Manchester City in Istanbul on Saturday.

Simone Inzaghi, Inter coach, He was calm in his statements and convinced of his team’s possibilities despite the fact that he would have a rival in front of him, led by Pep Guardiola who are seeking a treble after winning the Premier League and FA Cup this season.

“It’s a football match, there’s nothing to be afraid of,” Inzaghi said. “We have a lot of respect for them, but we are proud to play this final because we want it with all our might.” It will be the first for Inter since 2010 when they achieved the treble with the help of Jose Mourinho.

“There is before and after Guardiola”

Inzaghi showed his admiration for Guardiola. “In modern football there is before and after,” said the Italian coach. “I know that we will face the strongest team in the world that in the last six years has won the strongest world championship five times.”

Inzaghi stressed that “we have to be careful playing the team game, we will face the best team, with a fantastic team and a coach who marked an era”.

take advantage of every opportunity

Inzaghi admitted that he is facing the most important game of his career and explained some keys to it, such as taking advantage of any opportunity presented to his players. “They had a few weaknesses…we knew we had to be good at getting some of their possessions and cover every inch of the floor. They’re very good at covering space.”

Despite praising the City, Inzaghi does not rule out surprise. “It’s been a bumpy ride but, in the last three months, when I’ve had deeper rotations to play, I think Inter have done great things.”