Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi feels the Nerazzurri are not going to alter their style of play against Man City.
Speaking to UEFA TV, via FCInterNews, the coach stressed that as far as he’s concerned the Nerazzurri will play the way they always do in Saturday’s Champions League final, and also praised the leadership qualities of striker Lautaro Maritnez.
Inter are now only a few days away from playing in the biggest match of the European club season.
Accompanying the importance of the match will be its massive difficulty.
Premier League champions Manchester City are among the strongest teams in world football. Many view the Cityzens as the single outstanding team in the world.
Therefore, clearly Inter will have to be wary of their opposition.
However, for his part Inter coach Inzaghi feels that they won’t adjust or compromise too much.
Inter Coach Inzaghi: Not Going To Change How We Play Vs Man City
“It will be a very difficult match,” Inzaghi said.
“The odds are not in our favour, but that’s what makes football so exciting. ”
“We’re playing against one of the strongest teams in the world,” he noted. “Who have a coach who we all know well, but we’ll try to be ready.”
“We won’t change our approach,” the Inter coach said of Saturday’s final.
“There will be moments during the match where we need to be more attacking, and others where we need to be strong defensively.”
“We still have some time to prepare for it, and we’re considering every single detail,” Inzaghi said.
Inzaghi Praises Man City Coach Pep Guardiola
The Inter coach also had words for his Man City opposite number Pep Guardiola.
“He’s created a movement with his approach to football and his style of play,” Inzaghi noted. ‘Which dates back to his days at Barcelona.”
“He has continued to improve day after day,” he continued. “So in my opinion it’s only right that he is considered one of the best coaches in the world.”
The Inter coach stated that “Manchester City have impeccable organization.”
“They’re a team that have great individual players, but always play as a team,” Inzaghi said.
Praise For Nerazzurri Striker Lautaro Martinez
Lastly, Inzaghi spoke about Inter striker Lautaro Martinez.
“He’s certainly a leader,” he said of the Agrentine.
“He’s still very young, but he’s just become world champion,” he continued. “He’s already won many trophies here at Inter.”
“Apart from being a great guy, he also has a strong sense that he belongs here.”
“He doesn’t accept the idea of losing, and that makes him a great leader,” Inzaghi said of Martinez.