Stefan de Vrij says that the expertise of the 2023 Champions League remaining might help Inter Milan after they face PSG.
The Dutchman spoke to reporters on the Nerazzurri’s Open Media Day forward of the ultimate, through .
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Inter Milan tackle Paris Saint-Germain within the remaining of the Champions League subsequent Saturday.
This would be the fruits of a formidable run to the ultimate which noticed the Nerazzurri’s knock out the likes of Feyenoord, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona alongside the best way.
Nevertheless, this isn’t the primary time that Inter have been right here.
Removed from it, the truth is. The Nerazzurri had been already within the remaining of the Champions League simply 24 months in the past.
Inter reached the ultimate of the 2023-24 version of the competitors.
That point round, the Nerazzurri confronted Premier League juggernauts Manchester Metropolis.
Inter went toe-to-toe with the English staff. They made a mockery of the concept that they had been undeardogs towards Pep Guardiola’s staff.
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Nevertheless, despite that, Inter had been unable to get the win they craved. They ended up dropping by a slender 1-0 scoreline.
Stefan De Vrij: “2023 Remaining Can Assist Inter” Vs PSG In Champions League Showdown
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 12: Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale acknowledges the followers through the heat up previous to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Cagliari at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 12, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
In preparation for the ultimate towards PSG, stated that “the expertise of getting already performed in a remaining helps.”
“It’s a one-off match,” the 33-year-old former Lazio defender continued. “And there’s a vital trophy up for grabs.”
“We’ve performed in lots of finals. And I feel that helps us.”
De Vrij then stated that “we’ve had two days off to place the frustration of the league behind us.”
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“Now it’s time for us to show that into one thing constructive.”
“We’ve rested up,” de Vrij stated. “And we’ve got per week to arrange.”
In the meantime, de Vrij spoke about Francesco Acerbi’s 93rd minute equalizer towards Barcelona within the semifinal second leg. “As with everybody else, I felt huge happiness,” he stated.
“The time was ticking away. And he simply stayed up there to attempt for it.”
“He scored an incredible purpose,” de Vrij added. “And that gave us the push we wanted to deliver the match house in additional time.”
De Vrij Says “No One Can Say We’ve Had An Simple Draw This Time”
EMPOLI, ITALY – OCTOBER 30: Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale passes the ball through the Serie A match between Empoli and FC Internazionale at Stadio Carlo Castellani on October 30, 2024 in Empoli, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Pictures)
In the meantime, was requested in regards to the distinction between this run to the ultimate, and that of the spring of 2023, which noticed Inter remove Porto, Benfica, and AC Milan.
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“Actually, the individuals who stated it was a straightforward draw two years in the past can’t say that right now,” the Dutchman stated.
“We’ve crushed Bayern and Barcelona. And we even have the expertise of enjoying within the remaining, and we all know what’s ready for us.”
In the meantime, de Vrij denied that the frustration over the Serie A title race is a motivation for Inter towards PSG. “That’s one other story,” he stated.”
‘There’s disappointment,” the 33-year-old admitted. “However it’s behind us.”
“Let’s transfer ahead. And beginning right now, we’ll begin getting ready for the ultimate with nice want.”
“We’ll do it the best way we do for each match,” stated de Vrij. “In one of the best ways that we are able to. And we’ll do every thing to win.”
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In the meantime, de Vrij additionally commented that he “doesn’t know” whether or not the ultimate towards PSG will probably be an identical match tactically to those towards Barcelona.
“Each match is completely different,” added the Dutch worldwide.
“However not directly, this opponent does resemble Barcelona. They’ve lots of high quality gamers with tempo. They transfer rather a lot.”
‘However we’re strong,” de Vrij maintained. “We’ll put together to be at our greatest.”
“As a result of towards Barcelona we conceded six targets. That was very completely different from how we’ve been within the Champions League.”
“We’ll do every thing to each defend and assault nicely,” the 33-year-old made clear.
