Ex Arsenal & Man United Veteran Says Inter Milan ‘Not At 100% Yet But Getting There’ After FIFA Club World Cup Win Vs Urawa Reds | OneFootball

Henrikh Mkhitaryan says that Inter Milan are “not 100% yet” after their win over Urawa Red Diamonds, but are “getting there.”

Speaking to the official FIFA channel, via FCInterNews, the Armenian gave his thoughts on yesterday’s 2-1 Club World Cup win.

Inter Milan defeated Urawa Red Diamonds yesterday. They got their first win at the FIFA Club World Cup in their second group stage match.

Inter had to do it hard way. They trailed for the majority of the match, but won right at the end courtesy of a stoppage time winner from substitute Valentin Carboni.

This gave Inter something to really build on heading into their final group stage match against River Plate. They will feel confident they can book their place in the knockouts now.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan: “Inter Milan Not At 100% But Getting There”

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 17: Henrikh Mkhitaryan #22 of FC Internazionale Milano warms up prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between CF Monterrey and FC Internazionale Milano at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Speaking after yesterday’s match, Henrikh Mkhitaryan noted that “we’re tired, mentally and physically.”

“But this tournament is giving us a new impetus. To be more fresh and focus.”

“We have the desire to go as far as possible,” said Mkhitaryan.

“Because this is a new tournament, and we want to go far,” added the 36-year-old former Manchester United and Arsenal midfielder.

“And obviously do better in the next matches.”

Meanwhile, Mkhitaryan stated that “we need time” with new coach Cristian Chivu.

“It’s not easy to do what he’s asking of us right away. But we work hard in training every day.”

“And we listen to him to understand his philosophy,” Mkhitaryan said of Chivu.

“I think that day by day we’ll improve.”

“We have to work on creating chances,” the 36-year-old noted. “We had possession, but didn’t create much.”

“That will be one of the things for us to work on in the coming weeks,” added Mkhitaryan.

“We know we’re not at 100% yet,” Henrikh Mkhitaryan admitted. “So we have to work. And we’ll be happy to do so.”