Inzaghi explains how he will score against Yamal, Bastoni interrupts: That's not how I play (Laughter breaks out in the conference)

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Inzaghi explains how he will score against Yamal, Bastoni interrupts:
Inzaghi and Bastoni

Coach Simone Inzaghi is trying to ease the tense atmosphere that has developed around his Inter team on the eve of the second leg of the semi-final against Barcelona: the Champions League final is at stake, a goal that is still within reach after the 3-3 draw in the first leg that leaves all scenarios open. There is curiosity about the recoveries of Pavard and Lautaro and about the general formation of the black and blue team, who will face very dangerous opponents. And this is precisely what made center back Alessandro Bastoni react at the press conference on the eve.

The coach spoke at a press conference alongside defender Bastoni to answer journalists' questions and introduce the match: "In the first match we played a very good match, although at some moments we should have done better. We were focused and clear-headed, tomorrow we have to be the same, knowing that it will be like a real final."

The most dangerous opponent for Inter still remains Lamine Yamal, who in the first match fascinated everyone with his goal and movements. A young opponent, but extremely dangerous, who put Inter in difficulty throughout the first half and who will be Barcelona's main weapon in the second leg as well. Inzaghi is preparing the right strategy to stop him and the alternatives are Dimarco or Carlos Augusto from the first minute. The coach does not rule out playing both together, but at this point Bastoni intervenes: "Oh no, that's not how I play".

The entire conference room bursts into laughter after the defender's joke and the coach laughs too, which helps to de-stress the atmosphere before a crucial match. Inzaghi then pauses for a moment to reflect on the journey he has made since taking charge of the team: "We are two games away from a possible trophy, and despite all the difficulties we have had, we have led Inter to be first in the UEFA rankings. Four years ago we started from sixteenth or seventeenth place, it has been a very long journey that we now want to continue."


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