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De Vrij: ‘Inter really feel extra duty in Champions League now’

by Soccer-News

Stefan de Vrij recognises Inter have extra ‘duty’ now as the one Italian aspect within the Champions League, however is raring to search out out their Spherical of 16 opponents.

The Nerazzurri had already assured their spot within the final 16 because of ending within the high eight of the opening league section.

This allowed them to overlook the play-offs, which proved deadly for Juventus, Atalanta and Milan.

“We all know that we’ve got extra duty following the elimination of the opposite Italian groups from the Champions League, and I’m sincerely sorry for many who went out,” at an occasion this night.

The draw for the Spherical of 16 might be held on Friday and Inter know they are going to be up , the edges that eradicated Milan and Juventus respectively.

“On a purely private degree, I’m blissful to face a Dutch opponent. Each PSV and Feyenoord are very sturdy groups,” added the Netherlands worldwide.

De Vrij prepared for Dutch take a look atMILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 18: Theo Hernandez #19 of AC Milan clashes with Anis Hadj Moussa of Feyenoord during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between AC Milan and Feyenoord at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 18, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The 33-year-old got here up by the Feyenoord youth academy and moved to Italy in 2014 for Lazio, then persevering with his Serie A profession with Inter from 2018.

“The Dutch youth academies are glorious and there’s a a lot larger deal with approach in our soccer. Nevertheless, since coming to Italy, I’ve actually improved when it comes to tactical understanding, which is a complete different world to the one we study.”

De Vrij has amassed 290 Serie A appearances in his profession, scoring 19 targets and offering six assists.

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