Inter defender evaluated the team’s chances in the Arsenal match

Inter defender Manual AkanjiArsenal, whose rights belong to Manchester City, expressed his thoughts about Arsenal.

The Milan club will face the Londoners today, on January 20, as part of the 7th round of the Champions League.

– In my opinion, Arsenal is one of the strongest teams in Europe. I certainly don’t see them as number one, but they are definitely among the best, so we have a serious test ahead of us that we are fully prepared for.

– How do you evaluate Arsenal’s recent development?

– I have three children at home, so I don’t have much time to watch football. However, it is obvious that Arsenal has a very strong and balanced squad. They show enviable stability, which is an important factor for successful competition in multiple tournaments at the same time.

– How can you beat them?

– The key to success will be effective implementation. In matches with the giants, any mistake can be fatal, but this rule works both ways.

We need to show composure and determination in the final phase, while also minimizing waste of possession. It will be a difficult match where the harmony of the whole team is important.

– Last season Arsenal created many difficulties for Inter and now they are especially dangerous in attack. How difficult will it be for defenders?

– It is difficult for me to draw parallels with last year because I have not played for this club yet. Arsenal are a tough opponent and they are extremely effective, especially from set pieces.

In European competitions you always have to face top-class forwards: we have already seen the powerful attacks of Atlético and Liverpool. Maintaining maximum concentration is vital for us.

– Who do you see as the leader of European football at the moment and what are the tasks facing Inter?

– For me personally, Bayern Munich is the standard in Europe at the moment. They play outstanding football, score a lot of goals and are reliable in defence.

As for our goals, our main goal is to win Serie A as always. The primary goal in the Champions League is to be in the top eight. We will see further because everyone knows Inter’s potential,” Akanji said.