Manchester City v Inter Milan: Preview, Team News, Pep's Thoughts and Prediction
09/17/2024 09:37 PM
A final rematch in a new era.
The Champions League returns and the new era has begun!
Manchester City are facing a tough test off the jump in Inter Milan.
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
Time and Date: Wednesday 18 September 2024, Kickoff at 20:00 BST, 3.00 PM EST (USA)
Referee - Glenn Nyberg SWE
Assistant referees - Mahbod Beigi SWE Andreas Söderkvist SWE
Fourth official - Adam Ladebäck SWE
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Preview
It's a new era in the Champions League under the new Swiss model and league table method.
Iner are a tough and stingy team and they played a tough style for City here in the new round robin style tourney.
City should have more than enough despite it being a very tough match. Expect some sparks
It should be an interesting match.
Pep's Thoughts
"Historical team and incredible mentality," he said of Inter.
"They are built to win every single game and to win every competition.
"Last year they won a lot and that means in the mindset of the players they can do it, which is similar to us.
"They have good high pressing and go man to man so they are similar to Brentford [in that regard] and after they defend with typical Italian mentality that they have to suffer. They are also strong in set pieces. Incredible qualities.
"Good guys from second line, especially [Nicolo] Barella. I don't know if he will be fit tomorrow but every time from [Federico] Dimarco crosses arrive with four or five players in the box.
"You cannot reach the Champions League final and win Serie A with 90 percent of the same players if you don't have something special."
Team News
City's injuries have Nathan Ake and Oscar Bobb as questionable.
For Inter, Dimarco, Buchanan and Arnautovic all doubtful or suspended.
Prediction
Manchester City 1-0 Inter Milan
