PSG vs Inter Milan, UEFA Champions League final: Concentration, not obsession needed, says Inzaghi
Inter Milan is determined to avenge its 2023 Champions League final loss, though manager Simone Inzaghi warned on Friday against letting determination become obsession against Paris St Germain in this year's final.
While Inter's domestic campaign ended trophyless, in Europe, Inzaghi and his players are desperate to banish the ghosts of Istanbul and its defeat to Manchester City, but it will not its resolve turn into fixation ahead of Saturday's showdown in Munich.
'I have seen determination and not the obsession that shouldn't be there,' Inzaghi told reporters.
'Instead, there should be the right concentration and determination, and this is what the guys have shown me in these days.
'I asked during the week for concentration and determination, but not obsession, we must be free, free of mind in preparing in the best possible way.'
Inzaghi believes Inter's squad is experienced and successful enough to be able to put those plans in place on Saturday, and put behind its disappointment of losing the Serie A title to Napoli.
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'The psychological side is important, we worked in the best way, leaving aside the disappointment,' Inzaghi said.
'We know how certain matches are prepared, we have world champions, we have European champions.
'We have also gained experience on how to reach the Champions League final, which is a very important match, just like a World Cup final, a European Championship final.'
Inzaghi will go into the biggest game of the season with his whole squad available, confirming that defender Benjamin Pavard is fit having missed the semi-final win over Barcelona and the final four league games.
'The guys are all available and this year, out of 59 matches, in just three games we have had all 23 available,' Inzaghi said.
'It gives a coach great confidence. Having everyone available is better than anyone could ask for, because you know you can count on all the players, players that I am proud to coach.'
Inzaghi was asked what his team needs more than anything else in order to defeat Luis Enrique's PSG, a side which has won every trophy it has competed for so far this season.
'Aggressiveness, clarity, there could be many more because to play a match like this, to win, to win such an important match, it will take everything,' Inzaghi said.
'It will take everything, along with all the details that we are trying to take care of in the best possible way, knowing that in front of us we have a great team that has deserved the final, like Inter, which has incredible strength and a great coach.'
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