NN: Poland Superstar Underscores Importance Of Sparta Prague Vs Inter Milan: “Fundamentally Important Game” | OneFootball

Piotr Zielinski addressed the media ahead of tonight’s high-stakes UEFA Champions League showdown between Sparta Prague and Inter Milan.

Speaking to Sky Sport via FCInterNews, the 30-year-old highlighted the significance of taking three points in the Czech Republic.

Inter are on the verge of securing automatic Round-of-16 qualification.

However, the job is not done yet, with Simone Inzaghi’s side needing four more points to seal a coveted top-eight finish.

Tonight’s game in Prague offers Inter a presentable opportunity to consolidate their place in the 36-team table.

But with almost nothing but pride left to play for, Sparta could be a challenging rival, and Zielinski knows that.

“We all know this is an extremely important, crucial match,” he said.

“We are playing against a team that has been on a break in their domestic league. This will be their first match in quite some time, and they will certainly want to prove their worth.

“It won’t be easy, but we have all the qualities needed to secure these three crucial points. Inter is built to compete in every competition.

“We have a deep squad; there are injuries, but there are also players eager to prove their worth. We will fight to the end on every front.”

Piotr Zielinski Insists Inter Milan Approach Every Game with Desire to Win

Fresh off a 3-1 rout of Empoli, Inter headed to Prague with only one ambition.

Inzaghi’s charges are hot favorites and intend to live up to that tag at the Epet Arena.

“We approach this game as we do all others,” Zielinski told Inter TV via FCInterNews. “With the desire to win, perform well with our style of play, and bring home the victory because it is essential.

“They will want to prove their worth and show they are in the Champions League for a reason and have quality players, and we need to be cautious.

“They are a very physical, tall team, so we need to stay focused and try to impose our game to win the match.”

Zielinski, who startes on the bench, understands the significance of keeping things tight in defense.

“We’ve studied their qualities and their dangerous plays,” he stated.

“We are prepared for everything, but above all, we need to play well in order to win the match.”