Netherlands Defender Hails Inter Milan Unity After UEFA Champions League Win: “Always On Point Despite Suffering” | OneFootball

Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij praised his teammates for their unity following a crucial UEFA Champions League win against RB Leipzig.

During his post-match chat with Sky Sports via FCInterNews, the 32-year-old center-back highlighted the team’s chemistry as Inter’s strong suit.

Buoyed by an 11-match unbeaten streak in all competitions, Inter headed into proceedings as favorites against the German powerhouse.

However, it was never going to be a walk in the park.

Leipzig’s surge in the past years has turned him into one of the fiercest sides in Europe.

Known for their free-flowing football and lethal finishing, Marco Rose’s men are among the most potent attacking sides.

But they were powerless against Inter’s rock-solid backline.

It wasn’t another day in the office, but the Nerazzurri got the job done.

Indeed, Simone Inzaghi oversaw a fifth consecutive Champions League clean sheet this season.

Much of the credit goes to Stefan de Vrij.

He filled Francesco Acerbi’s shoes, proving how dependable and consistent he is at the heart of the defense.

Stefan de Vrij Hails Inter Milan Unity After Another UEFA Champions League Win

“You can see that we are growing, we are united, we are playing as a team when we attack,” De Vrij said after the game.

“When we have to suffer, because sometimes we need to sit deep, we can’t think of staying high all the time.

“Even when we have to defend, we are all focused and manage to bring home important results.

“This is one of our strengths.

“In the Champions League, we haven’t conceded a goal yet, so credit to everyone starting from the forwards.”

In addition to maintaining their perfect defensive record in the Champions League, Inter stretched their unbeaten to 12 games.

Therefore, they’ll probably take on Serie A high-flyers Fiorentina in high spirits next weekend.