Simone Inzaghi on Inter Milan's Injury Concerns Ahead of Bayern Match

Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi discusses the team's injury concerns ahead of the Champions League quarter-final match against Bayern Munich.

Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi is dealing with a number of injury concerns ahead of the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Bayern Munich. Inzaghi acknowledged that Bayern are the favorites to win, given their impressive home record in the competition. The German team has remained unbeaten in their last 22 home matches in the Champions League, making them a formidable opponent for Inter.

Inter Milan is set to face a tough challenge on Tuesday, with Bayern's strong home performance posing a significant test for Inzaghi's depleted side. The Inter boss is preparing his team for a high-intensity match, recognizing that Bayern's unbeaten streak at home is a notable advantage. Despite the challenges, Inzaghi is focused on leading his team to a strong performance against the German giants.

“They are an experienced squad, they have absences just like Inter. They press hard, are intense and for many years have gone far in this competition,” Inzaghi told reporters on Monday.

“Along with Real Madrid they are the big favourites for the trophy, but we are still coming here to play a great game,” Inzaghi told reporters.

Inter remain in the hunt for the treble, topping the Serie A table and into the Coppa Italia semi-finals.

“We know what our path has been, that I’ve been here for four years and we never chose between tournaments. We always gave the priority to the next match, know we are representing a great club and will try to cause problems for everyone,” Inzaghi said.

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Inter Milan's final push towards the end of the season is being compromised by fatigue-related injuries, with Hakan Calhanoglu, Alessandro Bastoni, and Federico Dimarco doubtful for the Bayern game. According to Inter manager Simone Inzaghi, Bastoni and Calhanoglu trained with the squad on the day before the match, but their availability needs to be evaluated. “With regards to Bastoni and Calhanoglu trained with the squad this morning, so they need to be evaluated,” Inzaghi said, while Dimarco worked separately.

Inzaghi expressed confidence in Lautaro Martinez's fitness, despite the Argentine striker playing 70 minutes in Inter's previous match against Parma. “Lautaro Martinez was only meant to play the first half at Parma, but played 70 minutes. He is fine and I think he will play tomorrow,” Inzaghi said. When asked about his strategy to counter Bayern's renowned intensity, Inzaghi emphasized the importance of teamwork.