Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte was extremely satisfied after a landslide victory of 0-0 over Shakhtar Donetsk in the semifinals of the European League. According to the coach, the “Nerazzurri” gave such a great performance in Düsseldorf that the once strong Ukrainian opponent looked like an average team.
“We had the courage and a good plan. We played the European Cup match in the right way and the players deserve all the credit. It was a great performance. We proved that Shakhtar looked average,” Conte said in a television interview.
Inter won the first half on Monday with a goal of Lautar Martínez, scoring four more goals after the change of sides. Martínez scored a second time, another striker Romelu Lukaku scored two goals and once midfielder Danilo D’Ambrosio scored.
“Shakhtar has a number of talented players, quality in combination and speed. But we made it impossible for them to move around the field, we forced them to defend. We know very well that they are not as strong as holding the ball. Thanks to us, they looked weaker than they really are. , “ said the 51-year-old coach.
Inter advanced to the finals of the European League after 22 years. He will play for the first trophy under Cont on Friday against the record five-time champion of Seville, where the Czech goalkeeper Tomáš Vaclík also works. Of the Italian teams in the competition, Parma last triumphed in 1999.
“It’s satisfying for everyone. In my opinion, the most important thing is that many boys play such matches for the first time, they gain experience at an important level – in a tournament where Italy has not figured for a long time.” stated Conte.
The Milan team dominated the European League and its predecessor, the UEFA Cup, three times in 1991, 1994 and 1998, and in 1997 Schalke lost in the final. “Sevilla is very experienced. I think they have won the European League three times in the last six or seven years. However, we have enthusiasm, hunger and a desire to impress people.” said the former coach of Juventus Turin or the Italian national team.
“Now we need to rest, recharge our flashlights and try to give some Inter fans joy. I think they will be proud of these players because they put their heart and soul into it,” dodal Count.
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