I think this is the hardest tie we could have been handed (apart from Sevilla).
Not in the same class in Europe as Liverpool though. So we'll probably kick their arses.
Saw the match Inter v Ac, Inter defended very deep, looks pretty solid at the back and relied very much on long an accurate passes to Ibrahimnovic from the back, once they regained possession, leaving a big vacuum in the middle, Ibrahimnovic will shoot given the opportunity, otherwise, he plays a holding position, waited for the rest to sprint to position, pass to one of them at the edge of the box, particularly Cambiasso, in a good position to shoot. We need to watch out for Cambassio, he can do lots of damage if we're not careful. I'd fancy putting a defensive midfield, maybe Mascherano to stifle Cambiasson and don't let them have the opportunity to shoot.
Besides that, we must shoot at every given opportunity, I don't expect Torres to be able to waltz pass their defence this time. Hopefully, nick an early goal to settle the nerves and try for the second goal to open up the game and Inter will have to come out of their shell and we can exploit situation further.
I have the hunch that they will deploy the same tactic against us as our forward line, particularly Torres and Gerrard are fast and they will need to defend deep and work on the long balls to win the game. I'd give every opportunity to Torres to take on Materrazzi as the latter has the habit of committing fouls which will be to our favour.
Not unbeatable, but we must play a fast and ruthless game to wear them out as they have one too many players in the 30s bracket.
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