Sacchi warns Inter about Kane: He ‘rarely forgives'
The defending Serie A champions have qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals, beating Feyenoord 4-1 on aggregate.
They will meet Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals.
'The Germans play well on the wings, are strong in midfield, and have a striker like Kane, who rarely forgives,' Sacchi wrote in his latest Gazzetta dello Sport column.
'Inter will need a top-level performance to beat Bayern. The details—which we Italians always pay close attention to—will make the difference.
'Of course, Inter will need to go to Munich with the mindset of playing an aggressive game, putting pressure on their opponents to unsettle them and shake their confidence. Recovering both physical and mental energy will be crucial, as will approaching the first match with calmness and without tension.
'Then, there will be the return leg at San Siro, which is definitely an advantage for the Nerazzurri. If the tie remains level, they could play extra time in front of their home crowd.
'This two-legged matchup is wide-open, and there isn't a clear favourite from the start,' concluded Sacchi.
'However, if Inter avoid major setbacks, particularly injuries, they have everything it takes to compete on equal terms with Bayern and even to eliminate them.'
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