Inzaghi: 'Taremi Performed Well, But Substitution Was Necessary'
Inter Milan's head coach, Simone Inzaghi, explains the rationale behind substituting Mehdi Taremi during the match against Bayer Leverkusen, emphasizing the need to manage player fitness and avoid risks.
Following Inter Milan's narrow 1-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League, head coach Simone Inzaghi addressed the decision to substitute forward Mehdi Taremi during the match. Inzaghi stated, 'Taremi played well, but I had to bring on Marko Arnautovic because I didn't want to risk Tajon Buchanan.'
Inzaghi elaborated on the team's strategy, noting, 'We were aware of Leverkusen's strong starts in recent games. While we performed better in the first half, our final passes lacked precision. Facing a high-potential team, we made several mistakes and need to improve.'
Despite the loss, Inzaghi remains optimistic about Inter's position, stating, 'This result doesn't affect our trajectory; advancing to the top eight is still in our hands. A draw would have been beneficial but not decisive. We must play better, but it's important to remember we competed against a strong team.'
Looking ahead, Inzaghi expects a strong response in the upcoming match against AS Roma, emphasizing the importance of maintaining momentum and resilience in the Champions League campaign.