On the eve of Inter’s Champions League clash against Monaco, Inter manager Simone Inzaghi addressed the media at the customary press conference in Appiano Gentile. The coach touched upon various topics, including team selection, player fitness, and the club’s financial situation.
Inzaghi emphasized the importance of the upcoming match, stating, “We can’t make calculations. We’ve had an excellent run, and there’s one last step we’d like to take tomorrow against an opponent with excellent offensive players.” He expressed respect for Monaco’s coach and players but stressed Inter’s determination to play a great game.
Regarding team selection, Inzaghi revealed that he had just finished training and would make some changes as usual. He mentioned having several doubts and some players unavailable, including Taremi, who experienced a minor issue in Lecce. The coach hopes to have him recovered for the match against Monaco.
When asked about Inter’s financial situation, Inzaghi acknowledged the challenges faced by the club over the past three and a half years. He praised the society for their support, noting that while they’ve lost some players, they’ve also acquired others. The coach emphasized their current focus on securing direct qualification, recognizing it as a significant achievement given the financial disparities with other teams.
Inzaghi also discussed the potential lineup, particularly the striking partnership if Arnautovic were to play. He emphasized the complementary nature of his forwards, stating that all could play together. The coach indicated that his selection would be based on the energy expended in previous matches rather than considerations for the upcoming derby.
Regarding injured players, Inzaghi provided an update on Calhanoglu, Acerbi, and Correa, saying, “They’re all working well, we have confidence, but we’ll understand more in the coming days. I’m seeing them work well, there’s confidence.”
The coach also addressed questions about the French league’s competitiveness and the potential of young defender Bisseck playing as a central defender. Inzaghi confirmed Bisseck’s ability to play in that position but noted they’re also awaiting Acerbi’s return.
When asked about potential transfers, Inzaghi refrained from commenting extensively on market matters. He mentioned ongoing negotiations for Palacios, praising the player’s growth during his time at Inter. The coach expressed some frustration at recent unforeseen circumstances that have limited his ability to rotate the squad as he would have liked.
Finally, Inzaghi briefly addressed an ongoing investigation, stating, “I’m very calm about this. I’ve clarified everything I needed to say in the appropriate venues with great tranquility. We have an important match tomorrow, and I don’t want to dwell on it, but what I had to say, I said in the appropriate venues.”
