According to a report in today’s print edition of Milanese newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter manager Antonio Conte wants to see his side repeat the performance they put in away to Barcelona in tonight’s match away to Borussia Dortmund.
In their second group stage match, Inter travelled to the Nou Camp and dominated the hosts for large spells of the game but would ultimately lose the match 2-1 after two moments of magic from Luis Suarez.
“Inter dominated in possession in what was an excellent first half, they kept Lionel Messi quiet and the performance the Nerazzurri that they were able to play on equal terms with teams at certain levels. Conte’s first mission is to repeat Barcelona. He wants the team to impose another match where there is a lot of intensity, courage and personality.
“In summary, should Inter succeed it will mean many things. They will have overcome a hostile environment, fill themselves up with self-esteem that can be reinvested into the league, continue their growth path and simplify progression to the next round.”