With the opening of the international match days in September, Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi has already started to make detailed plans for the next key match against Premier League giants Manchester City. According to a new report from Gazzetta dello Sport, the clash, which takes place in two weeks' time, will once again be the talk of the soccer world, with Inter needing to go all out to meet the challenge of a City side that boasts top stars such as Harland.
Inzaghi expressed his satisfaction with the team's current form, especially Toulalm's excellent performance and the team's return to solidity at the defensive end. Last season, Inter showed strong defensive strength in the Champions League, conceding only 22 goals, a result that will be crucial for the upcoming match against a tough opponent like Manchester City. Inzaghi knows that he must continue to consolidate his defense and limit Harland's play effectively in order to get a good result at the Etihad Stadium.
Looking back at last season's Champions League final, Inter lost 0-1 to Manchester City, but the team showed resilience and excellent defensive tactics in the match, successfully containing City's attack and limiting Harland's chances on goal. The partnership of Acerbi and Bastoni was particularly good, allowing Harland to have only one shot on goal in the entire match. This time, Inzaghi will use the two weeks to study City's new changes in depth and develop a more focused game plan.
Notably, the match will be played at the Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City, a challenging venue for Inter. City are dominant at home, having last lost at home in the Premier League back in November 2022, and are unbeaten in the Champions League for many years. As a result, Inzaghi will have to devise a more elaborate tactical plan to deal with City's home advantage.
During the off-season, Inter will make the most of their time to train and adjust. In addition to the already confirmed starters, Inzaghi will have three semi-starters available: Sommer, Pavard, Acerbi and Darmian. They will be competing with Dumfries for starting positions, providing more options for the team. In addition, Josef Martinez, Bisek, De Vry, Carlos Augusto and new signing Palacios will also be involved in the tactical studies against City.
Meanwhile, Inzaghi has not forgotten about next weekend's league opponent Monza. He understands that while preparing for Manchester City, he cannot neglect every game in the league. Therefore, the team will conduct comprehensive and systematic training in these two weeks to ensure that they are in the best shape in all the matches.
