Dimarco reflects on challenges with Atletico Madrid and Inzaghi’s influence at Inter

Federico Dimarco highlighted Inter's focus on maintaining their style of play in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie against Atletico Madrid.

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March 4, 2024

Dimarco On 2nd Round With Atletico — Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images

Federico Dimarco emphasized how Inter prioritize “playing their style” in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 encounter against Atletico Madrid. The Nerazzurri are close to securing a spot in the quarter-finals of the top European club competition after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Diego Simeone’s team last month. Inzaghi’s squad remains unbeaten in European competition this season and is considered one of the top contenders for the championship.

Meanwhile, Simone Inzaghi’s Inter continues their pursuit of the Scudetto, holding a commanding 12-point lead over Juventus before their upcoming match against Genoa. Dimarco has played a significant role in the team, tallying four goals and eight assists in 30 appearances.

Speaking to BeIN Sports via Calciomercato.com, Dimarco addressed the challenges posed by Simeone’s Atletico Madrid. He acknowledged the difficulty of facing Atletico on their home turf, drawing parallels to their tough matches against Porto last season in the Champions League Round of 16. Dimarco expressed confidence in Inter’s ability to maintain their style of play against Atletico.

Dimarco also praised Inter’s head coach Inzaghi, highlighting his positive rapport with the players and his ability to provide guidance, especially to the younger members of the team.

He emphasized the pivotal role of star striker Lautaro Martinez, acknowledging him as one of the premier strikers globally and recognizing his leadership within the team.

Finally, Dimarco discussed the impact of Luciano Spalletti’s appointment on the Italian national team, noting the shift in tactics and style compared to the previous regime under Mancini. He expressed the team’s efforts to adapt to Spalletti’s approach and understand his expectations as they progress through matches.