The Nerazzurri boss insists that he does not fear an axe ahead of the UEFA Champions League game; urges his team to play aggressively against the Phoceens.
Claudio Ranieri insists that his future at Inter Milan is not dependent on the result of the upcoming second-leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie against Olympique Marseille.
The Nerazzurri manager’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 is said to be on the line if his team fails to overturn the 1-0 deficit from the first-leg. However, the Inter coach insisted that he is not feeling the sword hanging above his head, and believes that
he will stay at San Siro for remainder of the season.
While talking to press, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 boss said:
“I’ve never had that sensation, never. I’m the Inter Coach this season, I don’t see why my future should depend on tomorrow.”
The Milan outfit has had an appalling season so far, and their win against Chievo on Friday was the first after two draws and five defeats. The Beneamata coach admitted that the club is going through a tough time, but insisted
that the players have been working really hard.
“It’s not easy to lose for more than a month. The boys have always given their all though. We fought until the end[against Chievo] and we saw the light.”
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 conceded a late goal in their first-leg against the French side and the match ended 1-0.
The former AS Roma coach admitted that they are up against a difficult adversary, but insisted that his team is aware of the opposition's limitations.
“We’ll look to score without conceding. We know about Marseille’s capabilities on the counter-attack, their weaknesses and their strengths.” the coach he added.
The 60-year-old has urged the fans to play their role in guiding the team to the next round, and believes that the San Siro crowd has been phenomenal in lifting the club from these situations in the past too.
The game will be played at San Siro on Tuesday, 13 March.
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