Inzaji: I don t want to take credit for the entire & I m proud of the players

Inter Milan defeated Barcelona 4-3 at home in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final to advance to the final. Inter Milan head coach Simeone Inzag was interviewed by Italy Sky Sports after the game and attended a press conference.

How did you accomplish this feat?

"First of all, I have to congratulate Barcelona. They are really a very strong team and need a super Inter to achieve such a success. So these players must be praised, they played two amazing performances, otherwise they would not reach the finals at all."

"I am proud and happy for the players, I am honored to be their coach, they gave everything. The substitutes also performed very well, we have always maintained a high level, and the timing of substitutions is very critical. They deserve to enjoy this moment in front of our fans, and I feel very satisfied."

What did you say to the players before overtime?

"They are really amazing. I told them to believe in themselves, and then made substitution adjustments that can limit their opponents. Although we encountered some difficulties, with a hard-working heart, we can overcome all obstacles."

Inter Milan has never shown timidity, congratulations.

"We try to play this game with our weapons and characteristics. We know Barcelona very well. After the first round, we already know exactly what to do, but it is impossible to do without everyone's sacrifice and efforts. Everyone who plays has given everything, and they are worthy of entering the final."

Your tactical plan today is also perfect...

"I want to add one more sentence: everyone is talking about Yamal, but I also see another equally amazing player, that is Frankie De Jong, who impressed me with his performance as much as Yamal. De Jong always stands right, supports defense, and can always handle the ball cleanly. Although I will never exchange anyone for my own player, he really impressed me. He is an extraordinary player."

Is this the happiest night in your career?

"I am very happy that Flatsey did not participate in the last training before the game. He had some physical problems. He only played the game with painkillers and played a decisive role. And this is just one of many examples, including Lautaro and Dumfries... are players we need but are affected by injuries. We finally gritted our teeth and persevered. It was a wonderful night to share with the club, the fans and the families who always support us. It is always a happy thing to be able to come home to see them."

Has all this exceeded your dream?

"My childhood dream was to be a football player, I did it, played in Serie A and played for the national team with my brother, I had nothing to ask for. As a coach, I embarked on this great journey and I must thank the players of Lazio and Inter Milan."

"They performed incredible tonight, in such a very difficult game. We played four high-level games in a row, and no one looked up to us at the beginning. We listened to everything, and now we are proud of our fans, they have never had a seat, and I want to Congratulations to them. "

"I don't want to say how special we are, all I can say is that we give it all. I think of Devrey, who pushed all the offense out, he is the kind of player who can start in any European giant, but because of Archerby's existence, had to sit on the bench. But he always trained at 200%, and in the 14 minutes of the game, he was as crucial as the rest of the bench, and everyone was great."

You were not favored last time when you reached the final, but this time it might be different.

"We have grown up, and I don't want others to think that I have taken credit on myself, because this journey was created by the players, it's amazing. We will face a great team in the final, whether it's Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain. I can understand your question because we have beaten the two strongest teams in Europe right now."

What were you thinking before Archerby scored?

"That was Francesco's own intuition. No one told him that he should have been forward at that time. Even without that goal, my evaluation of the team would be extremely positive. It is very touching that we have been going on like this."

The substitute played a decisive role...

"I said before the first leg against Barcelona that we had just experienced a bad performance for a week. I said that the reason we got to this point was because of the efforts of the entire team, we fought for everyone, and reasonably allocated playing time in different competitions. Inter Milan never chose to play only in the league or the Champions League. We had to attack the whole line. If anyone said we gave up a certain event, it was nonsense. We were eliminated in the Italian Cup, and the league had to fight to the end."

Do you want to face Paris Saint-Germain or Arsenal?

"They are all great teams and excellent coaches. We have met Arsenal in a tough group stage, but I have no preference for the final opponents."