Inter Milan Coach Pushes His Players To Limits Ahead Of Champions League Final Vs Paris Saint-Germain
Inter Milan Coach Pushes His Players To Limits Ahead Of Champions League Final Vs Paris Saint-Germain
Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi insists on a complete focus ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against PSG.
Per Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the ex-Lazio coach wants all players to go beyond their limits in this crucial week.
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Napoli dethroned Inter in Serie A last weekend, leaving them on the precipice of a first trophyless season under Inzaghi.
Therefore, the pressure has heightened ahead of the Munich showpiece.
However, with the entire squad fit for the final, expectations remain high despite PSG's formidable form.
Simone Inzaghi Wants Inter Milan Players Sharp & Focused for PSG Showdown
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: Simone Inzaghi, Head Coach of FC Internazionale, looks on prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 08, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by)
In addition to Lautaro Martinez, Simone Inzaghi has welcomed Piotr Zielinski and Benjamin Pavard back to the team.
As such, he'll finally have his whole squad fit in an otherwise injury-hit season.
However, if there was a time for Inter stars to be sharp, it's now.
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European glory beckons for the Nerazzurri, and Inzaghi wants everyone laser-focused and fully committed to the cause.
Spotted as shouting 'I see you stopped' in training, the 49-year-old demanded maximum intensity from his players ahead of the final.
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