Inter defender Stefan de Vrij feels his ex-club Feyenoord ‘convey out one thing further within the Champions League’ however insists the Nerazzurri are ‘prepared’ regardless of the numerous accidents.
De Vrij joined Inter coach Simone Inzaghi for a pre-match press convention on Tuesday.
The defending Serie A champions will go to Feyenoord tomorrow within the first leg of the Champions League Spherical of 16.
“I do know the surroundings nicely; it’s stunning, and the followers actually push the group,” De Vrj, a former Feyenoord defender, stated
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“You’ll be able to see that Feyenoord have managed to convey out one thing further within the Champions League, beating Bayern Munich and Milan. We are going to play an important match.
“I’m blissful about this draw; will probably be a particular match for me. I grew up right here, went via your entire youth academy, took the bus to coach close by, and dreamed of enjoying right here. I made it, and people 5 years have been great.”
Inter have travelled to the Netherlands with out 4 injured wing-backs, together with Federico Dimarco, so
“I believe, initially, that our model of play and ideas don’t change,” insisted De Vrij.
“We’ve been enjoying collectively for a few years, and everybody is aware of what to do, even in positions they haven’t performed in typically. The gamers might change, however we’re prepared, and every of us is aware of their function.
“Our method is at all times the identical for each match. Then, there are completely different moments and video games that go a technique or one other.
“We at all times attempt to defend nicely and never concede targets. Within the Champions League, it’s labored out, and naturally, we wish to maintain going.”
The Nerazzurri have a poor file towards groups within the Serie A prime eight this season, however they’ve the perfect protection within the Champions League, with only one purpose conceded within the league section.
“A group that adjustments at all times brings new vitality to the sport. We anticipate a really intense match. They’ll wish to play their recreation, and we all know what we wish to do: play an important match,” continued De Vrij.
“We take it one match at a time, not trying too far forward, and we wish to go all the best way in each competitors. We’re nonetheless competing on all fronts and wish to maintain going. We’re solely centered on tomorrow and enjoying an important match to assist us advance.”
