Inter - Salzburg (24 Oct 23) [2-1]

[NimAraya]

Important match for the qualification and they should not be underestimated. Certain players need to up their game. I will start Frattesi over Barella for this match. The latter needs more rest and he might be distracted after all the nonsense linking him to the betting scandal.

 

[Dave54]

Thank you for opening the thread.

 

[Darth_Ausilio]

Important match indeed. We can’t afford to relax… I can only hope the lack of emblems and recent form in the opening post don’t cost us.

 

[Dave54]

Benfica plays at home with Sociedad. If we win and Sociedad lose, we'll be up by 3 points on them.

 

[Fan since 82]

I've been reading all the rumors about Sanchez starting. That would be a monumental mistake. I'd rather we play with one forward than him starting.

 

[YoramG]

UEFA and their dumbass start times, I'll probably be driving home from work for the first half hour.

 

[CoolMan44]

I'm ok with starting with Sanchez. It's not that I want to start him but I'm more worried about overplaying Thuram/Lautaro. At some point, they do need to rest and if I had to pick a game, it'd be this one even though I think Thuram would do really well against a team like Salzburg, who I guess will play a high-line. I guess there is the argument that Sanchez may theoretically fit better playing against Roma who will be more defensive, but not sure I see him starting that game, and Lautaro/Thuram shouldn't play 3 games in a week as we need to keep them fresh.

Carlos Augusto and Frattesi need to start also imo. I was hoping for Asllani to start as well as Calhanoglu needs a rest at some point, but I guess it may end up being too much rotation at some point.

 

[RickyMaravilla'sRightFoot]

Benfica plays at home with Sociedad. If we win and Sociedad lose, we'll be up by 3 points on them.

Would be better if Sociedad wins because then Benefica is more or less out of the picture. If inter beat Salzburg and Sociedad beat Benfica this matchday, I’m 95% sure Sociedad and Inter are qualifying.

 

[Dave54]

Yes, but this way better chances to finish first.

 

[RickyMaravilla'sRightFoot]

Yes, but this way better chances to finish first.

We’ll get a chance to play Sociedad at home

 

[Dave54]

We’ll get a chance to play Sociedad at home

Well, you saw, they are not pushovers.

 

[ADRossi]

Well, you saw, they are not pushovers.

Definitely, but they won't be able to press as high for as long at San Siro. Plus we were a bit gassed after the derby.

 

[Batman]

I’m in Bangkok currently, is there any chance I can find a cafe to watch this game bere that also serves Shisha (hookah)?

 

[Matt90]

I don't think they're a great side but did turn over benfica away. A wins all that matters then we can start looking at our qualification chances for the R16. Hopefully we can tie that up as soon as possible.

 

[varmin]

Benfica plays at home with Sociedad. If we win and Sociedad lose, we'll be up by 3 points on them.

For me, the best is a tie between Benfica and Real.
We have to win this one, no excuses. Red Bull looks the weakest team in this group, so even with modest rotation we should be able to pull it off.

 

[Dave54]

Draw would be great too for us.

 

[Neroazzurr4]

Draw would be great too for us.

No.
Nothing but 6 points vs Salzburg.
We need 6 points from next two matches because Sociedad will slaughter us in MD5.

 

[Dave54]

No.
Nothing but 6 points vs Salzburg.
We need 6 points from next two matches because Sociedad will slaughter us in MD5.

I meant, Benfica-Sociedad draw.

 

[Neroazzurr4]

Oh sorry for the misunderstanding...but I think Sociedad will slaughter Benfica today too.

 

[Alex de Large]

The best would be a draw in both games of Real-Benfica. I actually think they are super equal in terms of play / squad / players etc..