‘Use Pride To Overcome Tiredness’ – Inzaghi’s Impassioned Message To Inter Milan Ahead Of Roma & Barcelona Clashes | OneFootball

Simone Inzaghi has implored Inter Milan to “use pride to overcome tiredness” in matches against Roma and Barcelona.

This according to today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

Inter Milan face two absolutely huge matches in the context of their season this coming week.

Firstly, tomorrow the Nerazzurri take on Roma in Serie A.

And Inter cannot afford any slip-ups. They are level on points with Napoli at the top of the table, and a failure to take three points could see their title defense derail for good.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday Inter take on Barcelona in the Champions League.

That semifinal first leg could be an absolutely decisive match in the context of Inter’s season. They know that they’re closer than ever to reaching the second Champions League final in three years – and maybe even going one further.

Inzaghi Urges Inter Milan To “Use Pride To Overcome Tiredness” Ahead Of Roma & Barcelona Clashes

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: Simone Inzaghi, Head Coach of FC Internazionale, reacts during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Genoa at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 22, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

But at the same time, Inter are also dealing with absolutely unrelenting fatigue.

The Nerazzurri have been playing twice per week since they returned from the international break.

And the wear and tear is starting to show.

Particularly after an absolutely exhausting second leg against Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinal, there are questions about whether Inter have any more gas in the tank.

That was evident in sloppy, sluggish performances against Bologna and Barcelona.

Therefore, Inter must find another gear. And quickly.

According to the Corriere, though, Nerazzurri coach Simone Inzaghi has given his team the instructions that he believes can see them transcend these physical limits.

The Inter coach’s message has been clear. The team have a great deal to be proud of for what they’ve done so far this season – and the past four years in general.

Now, one more big push is necessary. It will be physically extremely difficult – but mentally, the players cannot focus on that.