Inter Milan full-back Federico Di Marco has urged his team-mates to approach tonight’s game against Liverpool with the utmost focus.
Interview via InterTV Inter Milan NewsThe Italian star praised the Reds’ quality despite a difficult period.
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Last season, Liverpool easily won their long-awaited 20th English top flight title.
However, less than six months after leading the Reds to the Premier League title, Arne Slaughter At risk of losing your job.
Indeed, the Dutchman cannot afford any more mistakes as the Anfield giants teeter on the edge of a full-blown crisis.
Additionally, Slaughter damaged his relationship with his star forward Mohamed Salahwho will not appear in tonight’s game.
Inter Milan, meanwhile, will be in good mood on the pitch after winning their last three games, scoring 11 goals in the process.
Still, DiMarco knows not to underestimate this Merseyside powerhouse.
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Instead, he wants the Nerazzurri to remain focused and hopefully reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Federico Di Marco warns Inter Milan not to underestimate Liverpool
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 6: Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco celebrates after teammate Lautaro Martinez (not pictured) scores the team’s first goal during the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match between Inter Milan and Barcelona at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 6, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Carl Lessing/Getty Images)
“We have to continue to follow what coach has asked of us, what we’ve done this week and try to have a great performance tonight,” DiMarco said.
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“We are facing a strong opponent, just like we are facing teams of the same level as Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
“So we need to stay focused and compact, play as a team, help each other and bring home points because today is important.”
And, DiMarco insists he can still improve.
“I try to make my contribution in every game I play,” he said. “But there’s always room for improvement and I’m trying to get better every day.”
Meanwhile, via an interview with Sky Sports Inter Milan NewsDi Marco demanded an “outstanding” performance from his team.
“They are a strong team full of quality players,” he said. “We have to stay focused throughout the 90 minutes. They are dangerous in any situation.
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“We’ve seen over the years that when we perform well it’s because we are a team from start to finish.
“We gave everything we had for each other and we had to do the same tonight.”
When asked about Inter Milan needing to forget last season’s Champions League final: “It’s simple.
“You just have to take it one game at a time.
“In the Champions League, every game is difficult; tonight we faced a strong opponent and we need to stay sharp.”
