From Milan will be worthy of FC Barcelona at San Siro on Tuesday for the second part of their UEFA Champions League Semi -finals, looking to secure a place in the final after an exciting 3-3 draw in the first stage. With just one day to go, Head coach Simone Inzaghi released a clear warning to his players about Barcelona’s star Lamine Yamal.
The 17-year-old was one of the prominent artists in the first stage, To make a goal and make devastation with their dribbling and creativityforce Inters defense to climb throughout the match. During Monday’s press conference before the match, Inzaghi had high praise for the young wing.
“He is extremely difficult to stop. We should try to prevent the ball from reaching him, but in today’s football it is very difficult. We will double -mark him and give him our full attention, but he is a huge talent. The team gives him the ball in the most difficult moments. What impressed me most is how fast he thinks – he already knows what to do as soon as the ball comes to him“The coach pronounced.
On the question of his plan to contain Yamal, the Inter manager suggested on possible tactical adjustments: “We’ll see tomorrow. Dimarco and Carlos Augusto have played together many times, so everything is possible. It is fair to focus on Lamine, which is an outstanding player, but we also have to think about all other talents Barcelona have. “
Inter had a 2-0 lead in the first stage but could not keep off Barcelona’s relentless attack. With all that is still playing for, Inzaghi will look after his home crowd at San Siro to help drive the team into the final – and hope his plan to neutralize Yamal will pay off.
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Inter Star Bastoni Praise Yamal
Lamine Yamal has presented a challenge for every defender he met, including center -back Alessandro Bastoni. The Spanish wonderful’s ability to drive broadly or release deeply has caused problems for Inter, and Bastoni admitted as much when asked about him.
“Lamine Yamal is the best player I have ever played against. His ability to create chances is the best I have seen. We have to double or even triple mark him“Said Italian defender, reflecting the idea coach Inzaghi stated to neutralize the young star.
Despite the threat that Yamal poses, Bastoni remains safe as Inter is preparing for a massive European night: “We have to give one hundred percent – this is a Champions League semi -finals. We are really looking forward to this match. We know what is at stake and we are very aware of it. The group is very motivated. All the Nerazzurri fans are waiting for this game. “
