Inter knows how it is done. There are many comebacks in Europe made by Inter, which tomorrow night will need to make another feat: flip the 1-3 against Wolfsburg to enter the quarterfinals of the Europa League. “To achieve the “Great Comeback “we must first believe, then be focused, be aggressive and play every ball making it clear to your opponents who you are and where you’re going. Then one play could be enough: if you score first it becomes another game and against Wolfsburg going to halftime with 1-0 could be enough to give the Germans doubts.”
These are the words of Javier Zanetti, who was the protagonist in one of the clubs best nights in Europe. It was December 9, 1997 and Inter overturned a 0-2 loss against Strasbourg to 3-0 at the Meazza. Ronaldo scored, just like Zanetti and Simeone. “In Strasbourg it was an even match, however, although there was much difference between the two teams, they scored two goals. At San Siro it was a different story, the stadium was almost full and only by entering the pitch you could breathe the air of the great comeback. In these games you have to be perfect, however, and you have to take risks as well, but if you scare your opponents, anything can happen in a cup.” Inter finished the season 97-98 by winning the UEFA Cup, with 3-0 in the final in Paris against Lazio. Who knows…
Source: fcinternews.it
