'We deserve to be here', says confident Simone Inzaghi ahead of Inter's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain
Inter coach Simone Inzaghi with his players ahead of the Champions League final against PSG on Saturday (Image via AP)
Inter coach Simone Inzaghi expressed confidence ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Munich, drawing inspiration from his team's impressive journey to the final.
The Italian side aims to secure their fourth Champions League title, following previous victories in 1964, 1965, and 2010.
Inter's Champions League campaign began with a goalless draw against Manchester City in September, a rematch of the 2023 final in Istanbul. The team finished fourth in the 36-team league phase with only one loss and as many goals conceded in eight matches.
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"It is always hugely exciting before every Champions League match, and especially when it is the final.
We fully deserve to be here because we have shown huge desire right from our very first match in Manchester," Inzaghi told reporters at the Allianz Arena.
The Nerazzurri demonstrated their strength by defeating Feyenoord in the last 16, followed by victories over giants Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals and Barcelona in the semi-finals.
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"These have been great opponents, so our place here is merited even though we know we still have to take the last step, which is the most important one," added Inzaghi, who deflected questions about his future amid departure speculation.
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Seven players from Inter's 2023 final line-up against City are expected to start against PSG. "Every game is different, and finals can be decided by key moments," Inzaghi said regarding the match against the wealthy French club. "Two years ago we were not the favourites but we went toe to toe with City on the pitch and maybe we could have deserved more."
Inter faces the challenge of recovering from their recent Serie A title loss to Napoli.
"The mental side of the game is important. The players have worked very hard and of course we have put that domestic disappointment to one side," Inzaghi stated, confirming he has a full squad available.
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"The players are all available and so it comes down to me to select my team. The players must not be obsessed, but they need to have the right degree of determination," said the manager.
While Inter desperately need to conclude what has been a rather disappointing end to the season with the results in Serie A by claiming the trophy, PSG is on the hunt for its first-ever triumph in the competition.
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