Today the Champions League cracker between Inter Milan and Liverpool takes place in Milan’s venerable San Siro Stadium. In the round of 16 first leg (9 p.m.), Inter coach Simone Inzaghi’s team is trying to create a good starting position for the second leg at Anfield in three weeks’ time. Both traditional clubs occupy second place in the domestic league.
The Italians will play their first Champions League knockout in ten (unsuccessful) years after finishing second in their group behind Real Madrid. “We haven’t played in the round of 16 for many years and although it will be very difficult we will try to get through it,” said Inter coach Simone Inzaghi. “Liverpool are the favorites on paper but the games have yet to be played,” said Inzaghi, who took over from champion coach Antonio Conte at the start of the season.
At Liverpool it is quite conceivable that a new face will be used in attack. With winter new signing Luis Diaz, the 2019 Champions League winner brought more quality to the strong attack. Klopp always has enough options on the offensive. “We have options and solutions for various problems,” said the German. He let it be known that he trusted his tireless stars. “Mohammed Salah and Sadio Mane don’t drink alcohol and they’re both forces of nature so they recover very quickly from tournaments like the Africa Cup of Nations. I’m not surprised they’re ready again,” revealed Klopp. However, Inter is a tough opponent. “They are probably the best team in Italy this season too.”
Source: Nachrichten
