Inter Milan Focuses on the Champions League Final
Following the disappointment of losing the Serie A title on the final matchday, Inter Milan assistant coach Massimiliano Farris has stated that the team must fully concentrate on the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Despite an Inter with rotations achieving a 2-0 victory in Como on Friday, last season’s Scudetto champions failed to defend their title, as Napoli were crowned champions after defeating Cagliari 2-0.
Farris, speaking in place of the suspended coach Simone Inzaghi, urged the team to move on quickly ahead of the final against PSG on May 31.
“The atmosphere is that of a team that has fulfilled its duty. It’s a shame because it’s been a long road and we’ve had to let the title slip away,” Farris told reporters.
Massimiliano Farris
“But we are sportsmen and we congratulate Napoli. Their players are very strong and we wish them the best.
Massimiliano Farris
“But football gives you the immediate opportunity to go after a dream. This year we have had an extraordinary campaign in the Champions League and our desire and determination is to go and win this trophy.”
Massimiliano Farris
Farris defended Inter’s decision to leave out key players, including forwards Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram.
“We put together a competitive team. Congratulations to Como and coach Cesc Fabregas for their work. Our idea was not to risk any player, a rotation was planned, which is what happened,” he stated.
“We thought we could achieve the result by keeping the players in the best possible condition for Munich.”
Farris also highlighted the confidence within the team after a challenging season in which they overcame some of the biggest teams in Europe.
“I’ve been there, Simone [Inzaghi] has been there, we know what it’s like. We can’t forget that we’ve faced City, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Barcelona this season,” he added.
“We are going to experience whatever happens. We have technical leaders who will guide the locker room to try to live this great dream.”
