Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi says Liverpool ‘favourites on paper’ ahead of Champions League last-16 clash

Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi has said that Liverpool are “favourites on paper” ahead of their visit to San Siro on Wednesday evening, but has warned that his side “aren’t beaten before we start”. The Nerazzurri are currently second in Serie A, one point behind fierce rivals AC Milan – who beat them 2-1 earlier this month – with a game in hand. Ad/> Inter are the Scudetto holders and, like Liverpool, have only lost twice in the league all season.

Champions LeagueKlopp admits Barella’s absence for Inter Milan ‘not bad’ for Liverpool21 HOURS AGO But, nonetheless, Inzaghi feels that Jurgen Klopp’s side have the edge ahead of their Champions League last-16 tie. “English clubs are excellent. Liverpool are certainly one of the best sides in Europe, but I’m pleased because this club and our fans deserve to play in these sorts of games.

It’ll be very tough, but we’ll go for it with everything we’ve got. “Liverpool are the favourites on paper, but matches are there to be played. We have to take to the pitch to play our game.

“I want the players to play with a clear head. Determination will make the difference and the lads have plenty of that. They’ve shown as much in every game this year.” /> Inter have had some difficulties in Serie A in recent weeks, with two wins from their last five league games.

They drew 1-1 with fellow title challengers Napoli on Saturday, cancelling out an early penalty for Lorenzo Insigne with a second-half strike from Edin Dzeko. Asked whether he was feeling optimistic about his side’s chances of progressing to the Champions League quarter-finals, Inzaghi said: “I’m confident based on the signals I’ve seen from my team. “We produced an average performance in the first half against Napoli on Saturday,