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Antonio Conte had to go out to explain his technical decisions in the run-up to the crucial duel he played Inter de Milan this Wednesday, when he receives at the Giuseppe Meazza Real Madrid, for the fourth date of Group B of the Champions League.
The Italian coach was specifically consulted by Alexis Sanchez and the possibility of him acting as a third striker or as a trequartista, a name given to the offensive midfielder in Calcium or who is positioned behind the backs of the attackers.
But Conte does not believe that one of these alternatives will project the Tocopillano to a place as a starter against the merengue team. “It could be one more solution to the current game, or if you play with a team of a lower level than Inter,” justified the strategist.
According to the allenatore, the Lombard team is “an offensive team, with outsiders who are more leading than outsiders, plus attacking midfielders. Putting three forwards becomes difficult for the team to bear,” he stressed.
Alexis Sánchez does not appear among the possible starters of Inter to receive Real Madrid for the Champions League. Photo: Getty Images
In any case, the option of Alexis as a trequartista or third forward will be in the range against Real. “When the game is already at stake, situations are created to risk a little more,” Conte said.
The pressure may force the coach to seek a more offensive formula, since Inter need to beat the Spanish champion to maintain real chances of qualifying for the round of 16 of the European tournament.
Remember that Inter is bottom of Group B with two points in three presentations. The series is led by Borussia Mönchengladbach with five units, followed by Shakhtar Donetsk and Real Madrid with four.
“We have to win the game, get an optimal result. There is no other solution or other way. There are three games left and to qualify we need at least seven points if not all nine,” Conte acknowledged.
