Simone Inzaghi corrected himself, stating that Inter is aiming not just for the Treble, but for the Quadruple, including the Club World Cup, after a challenging 3-2 win against Monza.
The first half at San Siro was surprising as Monza, currently at the bottom of the league, took a 2-0 lead with goals from Samuele Birindelli and Keita Balde Diao.
Marko Arnautovic scored before halftime, initiating a comeback after the break, with Hakan Calhanoglu and an own goal by Georgios Kyriakopoulos securing the victory.
Inzaghi mentioned his former Lazio teammate Alessandro Nesta, praising Monza’s performance at San Siro and congratulating his own team for their comeback. He acknowledged the difficulty against a well-defended Monza but highlighted Inter’s numerous shots on goal and composed play.
During a press conference for the Champions League match against Feyenoord, Inzaghi clarified that Inter is aiming for the Quadruple, not just the Treble, due to their participation in the Club World Cup at the end of the season.
Inzaghi emphasized the team’s focus on making fans happy and honoring every game, acknowledging the challenge but praising the team’s spirit. He mentioned their immediate focus on the upcoming game against Feyenoord.
Inzaghi sees a different Inter in Champions League
Inzaghi noted a performance difference in various competitions. Inter has an exceptional defensive record in the Champions League, conceding only one goal in nine matches, but has conceded 27 goals in 28 Serie A games.
He assured that the team prepares for every match with the same approach. He recognized the difficulty of recovering quickly from Champions League games, noting that German teams playing in Europe also faced struggles. He stressed the need to continue, with another important match against Feyenoord and then Atalanta coming up.
Inzaghi admitted they should have defended better on the first goal but praised Keita’s goal as fantastic. He expressed his appreciation for his players’ hard work, especially with limited rotation options.
Regarding team news, Carlos Augusto returned as a substitute, but Piotr Zielinski suffered a possible calf strain. Lautaro Martinez was also seen with a thigh issue after the game.
Feyenoord, Inter’s upcoming opponent, had their league game rescheduled to allow them a full week to prepare for the Champions League match, aiming to overcome a 2-0 first-leg deficit.
Inzaghi commented on the fairness of Feyenoord’s situation, acknowledging it might not be entirely fair but within the rules.
Asked about Inter’s Serie A leadership, Inzaghi cited consistency, goals, and a game-by-game approach. He highlighted the team’s long season, having played 41 games by March 8, an unprecedented number in their three years together.
Inzaghi concluded by mentioning the fans’ support and the team’s commitment to giving their all.