Inter-Liverpool, creepy night at San Siro. The Champions League, after PSG's victories yesterday (1-0 against Real Madrid, goal by Mbappé) and Manchester City (5-0 in Lisbon against the unfortunate Sporting), come back and look closely at us with the match between the Nerazzurri and the Reds, for one of the most fascinating round of XNUMX of all. Gala evening therefore for Simone Inzaghi, who after last year's elimination with Lazio at the hands of Bayern hopes to experience very different emotions. Sure, the task of progressing through is undoubtedly complicated, because they're up against a very strong team, accustomed to matches like this for years, but Inter can and must at least try.
Inzaghi's words
“On paper, Liverpool are favourites, but matches must always be played – confirmed the Nerazzurri coach – We know it will be difficult and that we will have to be perfect, but we want to play it with our weapons. I'm confident because the team also gave me excellent signals in Naples, determination can make the difference and we have plenty to spare. I repeat: we respect Liverpool, but we certainly don't start beaten."
Inter, therefore, wants to try the coup, at least at San Siro, to then compete for qualification at Anfield. From this year there is no longer the away goal rule, which is why only the proportions of the result will count, without too many calculations which we were used to by now. However, it is clear that the balance of power is not equal, especially now that the Reds have recovered Salah and Mané, absent until a few days ago for the African Cup.
Klopp's words
"We will try to dominate the game as always, but we know that Inter will defend themselves in a compact way - Klopp thought - I followed them a lot both this year and last year, they are a top team from all points of view, d 'after all, this is the Champions League: we'll face an exceptional team, so we'll need a performance that's up to par".
The German coach, second in the Premier League behind Manchester City, has already visited San Siro this season: he was up against Milan and managed to beat them despite a formation of reserves. Tonight however there will be the best team possible, while Inzaghi will have to deal with a rather heavy absence.
The formations
In fact, the Nerazzurri coach will have to give up the suspended Barella, who was expelled in the group match against Real Madrid, as well as the injured Correa and Gosens. His 3-5-2 will thus see Handanovic in goal, De Vrij, Skriniar and Bastoni in defense, Dumfries, Vidal, Brozovic, Calhanoglu and Perisic in midfield, Dzeko and Sanchez (favorite over Lautaro) in attack. Classic 4-3-3 also for Klopp, who will respond with Alisson in goal, Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk and Robertson in the back, Fabinho, Henderson and Keita in the midfield, Salah, Diogo Jota and Mané in the offensive trident.
