Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi was calm on Monday when he said they are not afraid of Manchester City ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final in Istanbul. According to Inzaghi, it is simply a soccer match, and there is no reason to be afraid. Although they have a lot of respect for Manchester City, they are proud to be playing in this final and want it with all their might.
Inter will face the challenge of stopping City’s potent attack, led by the fearsome Erling Haaland, who has scored 12 goals in this season’s Champions League and secured the title of top scorer. Alessandro Bastoni, one of Inter’s three central defenders, is tasked with controlling the Norwegian. However, Bastoni stated that they are not afraid of the players, only of the assassins, and it would be wrong to speak of fear. For him, it is not about Haaland versus Inter, but about Manchester City versus Inter.
Inter will be contesting their first Champions League final since their last victory 13 years ago, but Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are considered the favorites. It will be the Citizens’ second final in three years after losing to Chelsea in 2021 by a score of 1-0. If they win the Champions League, they will complete an unforgettable treble after winning the Premier League and FA Cup in England this season.
Although Manchester City are favorites, Inter are motivated and undeterred. The atmosphere is one of competitive tension, but not fear. They are determined to give their best in the final and will fight with all their might for glory in European soccer.