From Mentality To Squad Depth – Inter Milan Prepared For Champions League Final Vs Man City

Inter Milan look to be as prepared as they’ll ever be for the Champions League final against Man City, on a number of levels.

This is highlighted in today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. The newspaper name physical and mental preparations as well as squad depth as key attributes for the Nerazzurri in the final.

Facing a team like City will certainly not be easy. Pep Guardiola’s Man City are regarded as the best team in Europe.

However, Inter have earned their spot in the final in Istanbul this month. They’ll believe that they have what it takes to go toe-to-toe with the Premier League champions.

Mental & Physical Preparation Key For Inter Milan Against Man City

In recent weeks, Inter have looked at their very best.

Despite a grueling season in which the Nerazzurri have had bouts of poor form, Simone Inzaghi has the team ticking at just the right time.

Inter have secured a top four spot in Serie A and won the Coppa Italia. This came just as they were reaching the Champions League final.

Partly, this is down to the management of the team physically. Inter’s physical condition has looked as good in recent weeks as it ever has.

Then, there is the mental side of the game.

Inzaghi has always imbued this team with a certain calmness, and this has led to a newfound confidence and self-belief at a period when many other teams have looked mentally worn-down.

Experience & Squad Depth Also Important Ahead Of UCL Final

The Gazzetta also notes the amount of experience that is in this Inter team.

Certainly, having an aging squad can come with many drawbacks. However, experience is certainly a more positive side of having so many veterans in the team.

Players like Edin Dzeko and Matteo Darmian have just about seen it all. There is a solid core of this Inter team who won’t be unduly phased by what they’re up against in Istanbul.

Lastly, the Gazzetta note, squad depth can be an important factor for Inter. Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Joaquin Correa are currently injured. However, they’re targeting a return against City.

Moreover, defender Milan Skriniar is also likely to be available.

Accordingly, Inter could benefit greatly from having not just a strong starting eleven, but plenty of quality to call upon from the bench if and when it’s required.