Inter Milan head coach Simone Inzaghi has spoken of his ambitions for the upcoming clash with Manchester City after winning the Coppa Italia.
Inter Milan defeated Fiorentina 2-1 in the Coppa Italia final of the 2022-23 season at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy, at 4 a.m. ET on Friday to win their ninth consecutive title. It was also their second consecutive title after last season. 메이저놀이터
Fiorentina attacked early in the match. In the third minute of the first half, Nicolas Gonzalez slid in a right-footed shot. Inter Milan continued to falter. In the 18th minute, Fiorentina won the ball in a buildup behind Inter, and Gonzalez hit a shot that sailed over the bar.
Inter Milan equalized. In the 29th minute, Lautaro Martinez received a penetrating pass from Marcelo Brozovic and slammed it home with his right foot. Inter Milan took the lead. In the 37th minute, Nicolo Varela’s cross from the right side of the box found Lautaro, who was tripped up inside the penalty box, and he headed home. The first half ended with Inter leading 2-1.
Fiorentina came out firing in the second half. They took off Sofiane Amrabat in the 25th minute and brought on Luka Jovic to bolster their attack. However, Inter began to consolidate. In the 38th minute, Hakan Chalhanoglu and Lautaro were taken off and Roberto Gagliardini and Joaquin Correa were introduced. In the end, the Nerazzurri held on to their one-point lead and secured their place at the top of the Coppa Italia.
It was the Nerazzurri’s ninth Coppa Italia title and their second straight in the competition. Despite losing the league title to Napoli this season, the Nerazzurri are now in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) final, where they will face Manchester City.
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi also breathed a sigh of relief. After the game, Inzaghi said, “Fiorentina gave us a lot of trouble. Now we have to play our best in the league and in Istanbul.”
He also expressed his desire to do his best in the UCL final against Man City in Istanbul. “In the final, it’s important that we enjoy ourselves for this important trophy. It’s natural to be physically and mentally tired, but the team is in good shape.”