Federico Dimarco feels ‘obliged’ to assist Inter qualify for the Champions League Spherical of 16, however he’d want to qualify for the World Cup with Italy slightly than win the European Cup with the Nerazzurri.
Inter host Bodo/Glimt at San Siro within the second leg of the Champions League knockout play-off on Tuesday.
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The Nerazzurri should come again from two objectives down, having suffered a
Inter vs. Bodo/Glimt – Dimarco’s pre-match interviews
DORTMUND, GERMANY – JANUARY 28: Federico Dimarco of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his workforce’s first aim throughout the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Part MD8 match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Internazionale Milano at BVB Stadion Dortmund on January 28, 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photograph by Stuart Franklin/Getty Pictures)
Throughout his pre-match press convention (by way of ), Dimarco mentioned Inter’s tactical strategy for tomorrow’s match.
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“Clearly, fairly attacking,” he stated.
“We’re down two objectives. We should take note of their counterattacks as they’ve been deadly in different Champions League video games this season.
“To start with, we should take into consideration scoring, then we’ll see how the sport goes. The primary thought will likely be to make the comeback as quickly as doable.”
Dimarco has contributed to 21 objectives throughout all competitions this season, scoring six instances and offering 15 assists and praised his coach Cristian Chivu: “He’s given me a variety of recommendation for the reason that begin of the 12 months.
“We should strive, we’re Inter. We should play this match as we’ve in different Champions League matches we’ve performed in recent times,” Dimarco continued.
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Federico Dimarco of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his workforce’s first aim throughout the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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“The identical goes for the nationwide workforce. We’ve missed the final two World Cups, and we’re obliged to strive.”
The nationwide workforce was additionally talked about throughout Dimarco’s interview with when the Italy star was requested to decide on between profitable the Scudetto or the Champions League with Inter or qualifying for the World Cup with the Azzurri.
The left wing-back smiled and replied: “Please, let me decide two: Scudetto and qualification for the World Cup.”