Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi claims his side needed a “perfect performance” to beat Bayern Munich who prevailed 2-0 in their UEFA Champions League opener on Wednesday.
The German champions triumphed after goals either side of half-time from Leroy Sane and an own goal from Danilo D’Ambrosio from Sane’s effort.
The defeat leaves Inter in a tough spot in the Group of Death, with Barcelona hammering Viktoria Plzen 5-1 in the other game.
“We were tense in the first 20 minutes against an intense and extraordinary side who are one of the strongest teams in Europe,” Inzaghi said.
“After the first goal, we needed to do better. Then, we created various openings only to make too many technical errors with our final pass. We did, however, have chances, like the ones that fell to Dzeko and Correa.
“Against a team like Bayern, you need to produce the perfect performance. We were up against a top-quality team.”
Robert Lewandowski netted a hat-trick in Barca’s win over Plzen, but it was Ousmane Dembele who earned praise from boss Xavi after a dazzling display.
“He is happy, enjoying himself, content, he is important for me, for the group,” Xavi said. “He makes the difference, assists, scores, he is a knife and he is in a good moment.
“I dont want to shower him in praise but the capacity he has in the one-on-one is at the level of the best Neymar. He has to be more bold, shoot at goal more and score.
“He is a good kid and he has to take advantage of these characteristics. He is capable of making the difference and he is doing so.”
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