Inzaghi said: “There is a great feeling of satisfaction; we played a wonderful match, and we took the lead with two goals, then came the disallowed goal that left us with some regret, but I am proud of what the players showed against a team that may currently be the strongest in the world.”
He added: “Unfortunately, small details can make a difference in this type of match, but that doesn’t change anything about my feelings towards these players and what they showed in terms of courage and quality.”
He continued: “After the break, we needed a reaction, and we tried to stay organized, but on their side, there was a player I haven’t seen like him in 9 years, who forced us to retreat.”
Inzaghi explained: “Barcelona has been playing the same way since the beginning of the season; they use the offside trap excellently and have succeeded in scoring many goals through it. They have high quality, and this was clear to everyone.”
He touched on the condition of Argentine striker Lautaro Martinez, saying: “Lautaro is suffering from a small problem; he has played 8 consecutive matches, and during that time I missed Thuram, and we were facing many important matches.”
He praised the substitute striker, saying: “I must congratulate Taremi because he came into a difficult match and delivered an excellent performance. We hope not to lose Lautaro, but I have some doubts right now.”
The Inter coach sent a message to the fans, emphasizing the importance of the return leg, saying: “What we did tonight is similar to what we did three years ago. I am happy for our fans, especially after the great support we received from them on Sunday.”
He concluded his statements: “The players felt that energy and delivered a great match; Tuesday will be a final in every sense of the word, and we will give our all.”
