Veteran Netherlands Defender Calls For Caution After Feyenoord 0-2 Inter Milan: “Have Not Qualified Yet” | OneFootball

Stefan de Vrij urged his Inter Milan teammates not to take Feyenoord for granted ahead of next week’s return leg at the San Siro.

During a brief chat with Sky Sport Italia via FCInterNews, the Dutch defender called for caution.

The 33-year-old was the cornerstone of Inter’s impenetrable backline at De Kuip last night.

Indeed, Feyenoord could generate a meager 0.45 xG as Inter shut them out in their own backyard.

Simone Inzaghi observed from the touchline as the Nerazzurri racked up an eye-catching eighth clean sheet in Europe this term.

Furthermore, they have only conceded once in the Champions League in 2024/25.

De Vrij’s contribution has solidified Inter’s status as a defensive superpower in continental football.

Despite his age, the ex-Feyenoord star has enjoyed a superb season, especially in the Champions League.

Inter Milan Star Stefan de Vrij Calls for Caution Ahead of UCL Second Leg vs Feyenoord

Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez handed Inter a healthy two-goal cushion ahead of the return leg at Giuseppe Meazza.

However, De Vrij urged Inter not to rest on their laurels while hailing the team’s performance in Rotterdam.

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 26: Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale gestures towards the fans at full-time following the team’s victory in the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between FC Internazionale Milano and RB Leipzig at Stadio San Siro on November 26, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“We needed an important performance, and in the end, we achieved a great result ahead of the return leg,” De Vrij said.

“We are not qualified yet, so we will also have to play a great match at San Siro.”

Barring a once-in-a-lifetime miracle, Inter should reach the quarter-finals.

Indeed, the reigning Scudetto holders are unbeaten in home Champions League action for over two years.

Therefore, Feyenoord must pull off the unthinkable to overturn a two-goal deficit in Italy.

Meanwhile, Inzaghi’s charges need another quick turnaround as they entertain Monza in Serie A on Saturday.

With a single point separating them from second-placed Napoli, there’s no margin for error.