Inter Milan head coach Simone Inzaghi feels that he’s never lost any faith that the team could reach the Champions League final.
Speaking to Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia after the Nerazzurri booked their place in the final in Istanbul, via FCInterNews, the coach made clear that he and his players will give it a go in the final.
Inzaghi and Inter are in the Champions League final.
It has been a long road to get to this point. But a 3-0 win over city rivals AC Milan on aggregate in the semifinals has secured the Nerazzurri their place.
Now, Inter will face either Manchester City or Real Madrid in the final. The Nerazzurri will be closely following tomorrow’s second semifinal second leg to see who they get.
Inter Milan Coach Inzaghi: Always Believed In Champions League Final
“From tomorrow on, we’ll probably realize the scope of what we’ve done,” Inzaghi said after the match against Milan.
“iIt’s been a long, difficult journey against some very great teams,” he continued.
“But these guys believed in it from day one.”
Inzaghi noted that “During this period we’ve had Coppa Italia semifinal matches, a league campaign that we’re still fighting for. Fortunately we’ve managed to limit injuries.”
“Tomorrow I gave the guys a day off,” the coach continued. They haven’t rested since April 1.”
“We’ll get back to it on Thursday.”
Asked what reaching the Champions League final represents to him, Inzaghi replied “It’s a great source of satisfaction. A goal we’ve achieved with great sacrifice.”
“I believed in it right from the group stage draw,” he continued. “It’s incredibly satisfying, and I’ll enjoy it even more starting tomorow.”
Asked if he thinks Inter can win the final in Istanbul, Inzaghi replied “There are great teams in the other semifinal, but whoever goes through will find an Inter who are ready to fight for it.”
Inzaghi Reacts To Fourth Straight Derby Win Over AC Milan
Inter have now won the last four derby matches against AC Milan.
After losing the first league match of the season against the Rossoneri, the Nerazzurri have won in the Supercoppa Italiana, Serie A, and in both legs of the Champions League semifinals.
“Having won four derbies in four months, we know how much those cost us last season,” Inzaghi said.
“But the guys were perfect,” he went on, “they went up and down the pitch with commitment, determination, and determination.”
“Now it’s only right that we enjoy an evening like this.”
