Fabio Capello has warned Inter to not underestimate Bodo/Glimt, insisting the Norwegian facet usually increase their stage towards elite opponents.
The message comes after the Champions League play-off draw paired the Nerazzurri with the Scandinavian membership.
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Talking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, , the previous Milan and England coach highlighted Bodo’s current outcomes.
“Their win towards Atletico Madrid can occur, however the extra important one was the earlier match towards Manchester Metropolis. Bodo clearly increase their stage after they face stronger groups.”
Capello Warns Inter Milan Forward Of Tough Bodo/Glimt Check
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additionally underlined the problem of taking part in on synthetic turf.
“Taking part in on artificial grass isn’t simple. The ball bounces otherwise and the steadiness modifications. I give a variety of significance to that side. The temperatures ought to enhance for the play-offs, so the chilly can’t be an excuse.”
For the veteran coach, mentality will probably be decisive.
“The large mistake can be considering ‘we had been fortunate with this draw’ and underestimating the opponent. That’s the worst factor that may occur to Inter.”
He believes the return leg in Milan ought to nonetheless favour the Nerazzurri.
“Artificial pitches are tough, however the stage of the groups is so totally different that if the match is approached with seriousness and a focus, every little thing else turns into secondary. They have to not copy Metropolis, who went there prefer it was a visit.”
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Wanting forward, Capello famous that within the subsequent spherical.
“There’s a giant distinction between these two potentialities, particularly if Metropolis get gamers again from damage.”
He closed with cautious optimism about Italian golf equipment.
“On paper, this draw is nice for all three. The opponents are sturdy, but when our groups play at their greatest, I stay very optimistic.”