Italy Megastar Hails Spirit Of Inter Milan Substitutes After Young Boys Win: “Fantastic Attitude” | OneFootball

Nicolo Barella waxed lyrical about the impact of Inter Milan substitutes following a 1-0 UEFA Champions League win at Young Boys.

During his post-match interview with Sky Sport, as reported by FCInterNews, the diminutive midfielder hailed Nerazzurri substitutes’ late effort.

In all fairness, second-half substitutes were regular starters.

Indeed, Simone Inzaghi decided to tweak his formation after a 1-0 Serie A triumph at Roma last Sunday.

Therefore, he benched seven first-team stars at the Stadion Wankdorf, nearly costing Inter two points.

Despite an underwhelming first-team showing, the reigning Scudetto holders had to go in front early in the second half.

After Denzel Dumfries went down in the box, referee Michael Oliver pointed to the spot.

However, Marko Arnautovic squandered the penalty as Young Boys goalkeeper David von Ballmoos thwarted his attempt.

Two minutes before the final whistle, Marcus Thuram found the net off the bench to settle a dramatic encounter in Bern.

Nicolo Barella Hails Spirit Of Inter Milan Substitutes After Young Boys Win

Barella admits Inter failed to live up to their high standard on either side of half-time.

“We could have done much better, leaving them too many chances,” he stated. “In the Champions League, giving space means they’ll try to punish you.

“The attitude of those who came on was fantastic, and that’s how you win cups and championships.

“It’s a confidence boost to have won, and right now we are in good shape. We could’ve done better, but we showed character.”

But there’s not much time for celebration.

Inter must focus on the upcoming Derby d’Italia against Juventus.

Indeed, the Turin giants will touch down at Giuseppe Meazza on Sunday.

Barella acknowledged the magnitude of the task awaiting the Nerazzurri this weekend.

“They’re a strong team, made good moves in the market, and are Scudetto contenders, but we’ll focus on our path.”