Matthäus explains how Inter can put Bayern ‘underneath strain’ in Champions League
Lothar Matthäus believes that Inter have a powerful likelihood of recording a constructive consequence away towards Bayern Munich within the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday evening, however insists that the Nerazzurri must take the sport to their opponents and never focus solely on defending if they’re to return to Italy with the factors.
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Bayern will host Inter on the Allianz Area for the primary leg of the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday evening, with the return leg set for April 16 in San Siro.
Matthäus spent 4 years taking part in for each groups concerned in tonight’s match, making an virtually equivalent variety of appearances for each (150 for Bayern, 153 for Inter).
Like many, he feels that Bayern’s present damage record offers Inter a bonus in what’s in any other case a reasonably evenly-matched contest.
“It’s not a straightforward second, however (Bayern) can concentrate on the Champions League given they’ve a six-point lead over Bayern Leverkusen and higher purpose distinction within the Bundesliga,” the 1990 World Cup winner informed .
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY – MARCH 26: TV knowledgeable Lothar Matthäus seems on after the worldwide pleasant match between Germany and Netherlands at Deutsche Financial institution Park on March 26, 2024 in Frankfurt am Primary, Germany. (Picture by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Photographs)
He continued: “There’s a lack of gamers who could make the distinction reminiscent of Musiala, Davies and Upamecano. Ito gained’t begin, he has additionally been a decisive possibility from the bench. Don’t neglect Neuer, both.
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“This all complicates issues, particularly if you must play towards the perfect staff in Italy. It wasn’t straightforward earlier than, now it’s much more troublesome for Kompany with this example.”
Matthäus explains: Inter have to put Bayern underneath strain
Matthäus went on to clarify that regardless of Bayern’s accidents, Inter can not afford to take a seat again and await counter-attacking alternatives on the Allianz Area. As a substitute, he implores them to place the defensive work in Bayern’s courtroom.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 02: Simone Inzaghi, Head Coach of FC Internazionale, seems on from the dugout previous to the Coppa Italia Semi Ultimate match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
“For Inter, it’s necessary to push the identical manner in assault, and never simply take into consideration defending. You’re taking a danger in case you give Bayern the possibility to maintain maintain of the ball. It’s higher to do the alternative, put them underneath strain. When Kompany’s staff suffers, they’ll’t play ‘their’ recreation in each phases.
“Inzaghi has to discover a method to counter them, and he can succeed as a result of he has good gamers and a very good unit. The staff spirit has grown in recent times, the coach has been there for 4 seasons and that’s good, that’s the way you get outcomes.”