We’re not mitigating it for the Italian champions, as they suffered a terrible 2-0 home loss to Liverpool in the Champions League round of 16 first leg.Firmino’s artistic header and Salah shock Inter as Nerazzurri fire nothing but blanksIt seems Nerazzurri are on the verge of elimination, needing to win by at least two goals against the Reds in front of their very fans. Packed Anfield and the Kop’s roar will be as hostile surrounding as it gets, but Inter’s defender Alessandro Bastoni believes there’s still a chance to win and to reach the UCL 1/4 finals despite such a deficit.A clear NO from Nerazzurri! Inter first to withdraw from the European Super LeagueHe sent a powerful message ahead of tomorrow’s tie that shows his optimism and enthusiasm.”If you are scared to play in these games, then it’s not the right job for you,” he said. “I can’t wait to play the game.”Liverpool are strong in every area of the pitch. Anfield will be a wonderful experience. I’ve been dreaming of playing at English stadiums and got to do so at Wembley in the summer, and that one went our way.”It’ll’ help us improve and gain experience on the European stage.”Black and blue dynamic duo on the double! Lautaro and Dzeko find their shooting boots against the GarnetsAnd of the result, Bastoni added: “I don’t think it was a fair reflection of what we saw on the pitch. We made it difficult for Liverpool, and we know about their European pedigree. “We were punished, and it’ll be difficult to go to Anfield and overturn a 2-0 deficit, but we need to correct the mistakes we made in the first leg and play well. “I’ve been up against Ronaldo, Benzema and Vinicius Junior (in the past). Salah, Mane and Jota are all fantastic players, so we will need to play very well and show our team spirit, that goes for all the other players and me.” ##EDITORS_CHOICE##Inter will have Ivan Perisic – who caused Liverpool problems in the first game – available after injury, although key midfielder Nicolo Barella is again absent through suspension. Coach Simone Inzaghi said: “We know it will be a very tough game against one of the top sides in Europe, but we are full of confidence to give it a go and full of motivation. “It will be important for us to get a goal in the first half. That’s essential. “In the first leg, I think we turned in a very good performance, but it was a harsh result on us based on our performance. “We will be playing at a fantastic stadium in a great atmosphere. It’s fantastic to experience these sorts of evenings, “concluded Inzaghi.CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – ROUND OF 16Second legTuesday23.00: (1.20) Bayern (8.00) Salzburg (14.0)23.00: (1.60) Liverpool (4.10) Inter (6.25)Wednesday 23.00: (2.65) Real Madrid (3.40) PSG (2.80)23.00: (1.15) Man.City (9.00) Sporting (22.0)
