Speaking from Monte Carlo on the sidelines of the Champions League draw that determined Inter‘s path in Europe for the coming months, president Beppe Marotta commented on the eight opponents drawn for the Nerazzurri and more.
The club’s number one began with pride at the microphones of Sky Sport regarding last season’s journey, despite the bitter ending: “Statistically, since 2018 we have been the team that has represented Italy the most and I say this with pride, we always do it with the aim of doing well. Chivu? It’s his first experience as a coach, but he has won this competition, he has experience and knows how to face opponents. This new format is difficult, the important thing is that the psychological and physical aspect is always perfect.”
On the transfer market, these were the president’s thoughts just days before the window closes: “Using the Champions League revenues from San Siro for the market? I don’t think we will let ourselves be influenced by this, we have conducted our transfer market with a different model compared to the past. We have invested in five young players, four bought and one promoted from the youth sector. It’s a new model in line with the guidelines of the ownership and the club. We have a debutant coach, but full of experience. The squad available for now is in line with our ambitions. Liverpool and Arsenal at San Siro? As a fan I’m happy, but the level of difficulty is very high. I am confident, playing at home we will have the support of our wonderful fans, we will give it our all. The important thing is to face these opponents in perfect physical and psychological condition.”
Finally, Marotta said he was certainly relieved to have avoided the most dangerous away trip of this Champions League: “Having avoided the trip to Kairat? I saw that it went to Real Madrid, we are happy to face them at home, that’s for sure.”
