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25-05-2025
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Inter Milan Captain Racing To Full Fitness Ahead Of Champions League Final Vs PSG – Can He Last 120 Minutes If It Goes The Distance?
Inter Milan Captain Racing To Full Fitness Ahead Of Champions League Final Vs PSG – Can He Last 120 Minutes If It Goes The Distance? There remains a doubt as to whether Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez can last the full two hours against PSG if the Champions League final goes the distance. This according to today's print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews. Advertisement Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez will certainly be fit for the Champions League final. There's no doubt about that. The Argentine has fully recovered from a thigh flexor problem that had plagued him throughout Inter's Champions League semifinal tie against Barcelona. Can Lautaro Martinez Go The Distance Vs PSG? UDINE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 28: Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring his second goal during the Serie A match between Udinese and FC Internazionale at Stadio Friuli on September 28, 2024 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by) Lautaro Martinez was in the Nerazzurri squad for their Serie A season-ender against Como. However, the 27-year-old did not even start warming up to come on as a substitute. Therefore, some worries about Martinez's fitness have naturally emerged. However, after the match, Inter assistant coach Massimiliano Farris assured that there were no issues. Advertisement And indeed, the plan was always to have Martinez only come on against Como if it was absolutely necessary. The priority was that he be at 100% for the final against PSG. Nevertheless, there is no guarantee that the Argentine can truly put the lingering muscle issue he's been dealing with behind him. Martinez's injury is the result of a long and exhausting season catching up with him. As such, it's not necessarily something he can simply get over completely in a couple weeks. That might not be a problem over the course of a ninety minute football match. Nevertheless, there's no guarantee that's all it will be. Advertisement Inter's Champions League semifinal second leg against Barcelona went all the way to extra time. So could the final against PSG. Accordingly, the Corriere note, doubts could creep in as far as Martinez's availability if the final were to go the distance.
New Straits Times
24-05-2025
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- New Straits Times
Inter must focus on European dream after Serie A blow, says assistant coach
COMO, Italy: As Inter Milan came to terms with the disappointment of losing the Serie A title on the final day, assistant coach Massimiliano Farris said the team had must now shift full focus to the Champions League final against Paris St Germain. Despite a heavily rotated Inter side securing a 2–0 win at Como on Friday, last season's Scudetto winners fell short in their title defence as Napoli were crowned champions after beating Cagliari 2-0. Farris, speaking in place of suspended head coach Simone Inzaghi, urged the team to move on quickly ahead of the final against PSG on May 31. "The mood is that of a team that has done its duty. It's a shame because it's been a long journey, and we've had to let the title slip away," Farris told reporters. "But we're sportsmen, and we congratulate Napoli. Their players are very strong, and we wish them all the best. "But football gives you the immediate opportunity to go and chase a dream. This year, we've had an extraordinary Champions League campaign, and our desire and determination is to go and win this trophy." Farris defended Inter's decision to leave out key players including forwards Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram. "We fielded a competitive team. Congratulations to Como and (coach Cesc) Fabregas for their work. Our thinking was not to risk any players, a rotation was planned, which is what happened," he said. "We thought we could get the result while keeping the players in the best possible condition for Munich." Farris also stressed the confidence within the squad after a challenging season in which they overcame some of Europe's biggest teams. "I've been there, Simone (Inzaghi) has been there, we know what is like. We can't forget that we've faced City, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Barcelona this season," he added. "We're going to live for whatever happens. We have technical leaders who will guide the dressing room in trying to live this great dream." — REUTERS
The Star
24-05-2025
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- The Star
Soccer-Inter must focus on European dream after Serie A blow, says assistant coach
Soccer Football - Serie A - Bologna v Inter Milan - Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna, Italy - April 27, 2022 Inter Milan assistant coach Massimiliano Farris before the match REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini COMO, Italy (Reuters) -As Inter Milan came to terms with the disappointment of losing the Serie A title on the final day, assistant coach Massimiliano Farris said the team had must now shift full focus to the Champions League final against Paris St Germain. Despite a heavily rotated Inter side securing a 2–0 win at Como on Friday, last season's Scudetto winners fell short in their title defence as Napoli were crowned champions after beating Cagliari 2-0. Farris, speaking in place of suspended head coach Simone Inzaghi, urged the team to move on quickly ahead of the final against PSG on May 31. "The mood is that of a team that has done its duty. It's a shame because it's been a long journey, and we've had to let the title slip away," Farris told reporters. "But we're sportsmen, and we congratulate Napoli. Their players are very strong, and we wish them all the best. "But football gives you the immediate opportunity to go and chase a dream. This year, we've had an extraordinary Champions League campaign, and our desire and determination is to go and win this trophy." Farris defended Inter's decision to leave out key players including forwards Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram. "We fielded a competitive team. Congratulations to Como and (coach Cesc) Fabregas for their work. Our thinking was not to risk any players, a rotation was planned, which is what happened," he said. "We thought we could get the result while keeping the players in the best possible condition for Munich." Farris also stressed the confidence within the squad after a challenging season in which they overcame some of Europe's biggest teams. "I've been there, Simone (Inzaghi) has been there, we know what is like. We can't forget that we've faced City, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Barcelona this season," he added. "We're going to live for whatever happens. We have technical leaders who will guide the dressing room in trying to live this great dream." (Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City, editing by Ed Osmond)
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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‘No room for disappointment': Inter Milan swiftly shift to Champions League dream
Inter Milan concluded their Serie A season with a 2-0 win over Como, but it was not enough to clinch the title. The Nerazzurri needed Napoli to drop points against Cagliari on the final day, but their rivals secured a 2-0 victory to seal the Scudetto. Despite the disappointment, Inter's assistant coach Massimiliano Farris made it clear that there is no time to dwell on the outcome. 'There's no room for disappointment,' he said after the match. 'From tonight, we begin living this dream.' With a Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on the horizon, Farris stressed that the squad must now turn its attention to Munich. 'We know what this week means,' he added. 'We've already been through this kind of preparation. The team has great leaders, both technically and emotionally, who will guide us.' Inter fielded a rotated side for the trip to Como, with head coach Simone Inzaghi absent due to a touchline ban. Even so, they produced a professional performance. Stefan de Vrij opened the scoring with a powerful header in the 21st minute before Joaquin Correa sealed the win early in the second half. De Vrij, who captained the side, was named man of the match and echoed Farris's sentiments. 'We did our part. We were relying on results elsewhere and we couldn't have done more tonight,' he said. 'There's definitely a sense we could have done more in the league overall. But right now, all our focus is on the Champions League.' Inzaghi opted not to risk several key players recovering from injury. Lautaro Martinez was left out entirely, while Benjamin Pavard and Yann Bisseck were monitored for fitness issues. 'We planned our rotations and stuck to them,' said Farris. 'Lautaro was never expected to play unless something extraordinary happened.' 'Benjamin is recovering from a bad sprain but is improving. Bisseck felt something in his knee, but there's no major concern.' Inter finished the domestic season with 84 points, one behind Napoli, after dropping costly points in matches against Bologna, Roma and Milan. But with a European final just days away, Farris insisted the team must leave those regrets behind. 'This is not the time to look back,' he said. 'It's time to go and finish the job.'
Straits Times
23-05-2025
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- Straits Times
Inter must focus on European dream after Serie A blow, says assistant coach
Inter must focus on European dream after Serie A blow, says assistant coach COMO, Italy - As Inter Milan came to terms with the disappointment of losing the Serie A title on the final day, assistant coach Massimiliano Farris said the team had must now shift full focus to the Champions League final against Paris St Germain. Despite a heavily rotated Inter side securing a 2–0 win at Como on Friday, last season's Scudetto winners fell short in their title defence as Napoli were crowned champions after beating Cagliari 2-0. Farris, speaking in place of suspended head coach Simone Inzaghi, urged the team to move on quickly ahead of the final against PSG on May 31. "The mood is that of a team that has done its duty. It's a shame because it's been a long journey, and we've had to let the title slip away," Farris told reporters. "But we're sportsmen, and we congratulate Napoli. Their players are very strong, and we wish them all the best. "But football gives you the immediate opportunity to go and chase a dream. This year, we've had an extraordinary Champions League campaign, and our desire and determination is to go and win this trophy." Farris defended Inter's decision to leave out key players including forwards Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram. "We fielded a competitive team. Congratulations to Como and (coach Cesc) Fabregas for their work. Our thinking was not to risk any players, a rotation was planned, which is what happened," he said. "We thought we could get the result while keeping the players in the best possible condition for Munich." Farris also stressed the confidence within the squad after a challenging season in which they overcame some of Europe's biggest teams. "I've been there, Simone (Inzaghi) has been there, we know what is like. We can't forget that we've faced City, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Barcelona this season," he added. "We're going to live for whatever happens. We have technical leaders who will guide the dressing room in trying to live this great dream." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
