Xiaoyin: I am very satisfied with playing this way with the world s strongest team; three-man defense of Yamal is not enough

Inter Milan drew 3-3 away with Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals. Inter Milan head coach Inzagie Xiao accepted an on-site interview with the broadcaster after the game and attended a press conference.

What are you feeling more at the moment? Exhausted, satisfied or regretful?

"I am very satisfied with being able to play a wonderful game against the strongest team in the world. Of course, we once took two goals and the goal that was judged invalid... I still don't understand why it is invalid... so I still feel a little regretful."

Do you want to re-look at the replay of the invalid goal?

"No need... These details will indeed cause the game to become different, but in any case, it will not change my feelings for these players. They are really great."

After scoring the second goal, Inter Milan retreated for a while and then took the initiative again. What did you say in the locker room during the break?

"We tried to adjust some content. We can't forget that there is a player on the opposite side who we have never met in the past eight or nine years, that is Yamal, who may be a once-in-a-50-year player. Yamal has caused us too much trouble, and even three players are not enough to defend, because this will be pulled out of space, so we can only choose to put the formation to a lower level. After that, his physical strength has declined, and we also played a high-quality performance in the second half."

Barcelona adopted high-level defense, so do you think it is easier to tear the defense open on the wing?

"We know that Barcelona's tactics will work. Although there are some risks, they have scored 150 goals this season, won two championships, and are fighting for the other two. They played great, and we will feel a little regretful about the final result. Barcelona players have extremely high quality, but we have also played a very organized game. Not everyone can play such a game on this stadium."

How is Lautaro's physical condition now?

"He has a little physical problem. After all, he has played eight games in a row. We have suffered a lot of injuries recently and have lost Toram at one point, and we are playing the most critical game. Taremi was injured before, but he deserves praise for this difficult game. He performed well in the face of such difficult games. There are indeed risks in playing eight games in a row. In the end, he had to be replaced. I hope he is nothing, but I am also a little worried."

If you were asked to sign according to this result yesterday, would you agree?

"We played the same result three years ago. I am happy for the fans. The players cherish the hugs given by fans after the match against Roma. Next Tuesday is a final. Whoever wins will go to Munich and whoever loses will go home."

Julio Cesar suggests that you let Lautaro shoot and shoot during the warm-up, just like Turam...

"Marcus and Dumfries are extremely important players, and we really miss them before. Tura M just trained yesterday. He had 15 days off before and didn't shoot during the warm-up, but he played a great game today, and so did Dumfries. They are key players and missed a lot of high-level games. We really need them."

Marotta confirmed in a pre-match interview that he would renew his contract with you...

"I just want to say thank you to the entire Inter world. After losing to Roma, the fans still gave applause to the team, and the young men were very grateful for it."