Manuel Akanji expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming Champions League match against Club Brugge, underlining the importance of surpassing the previous year's performance. "We have played against Brugge several times in the Champions League. They are an excellent team and it won't be easy, but we want to win, especially after the defeat at the Bernabéu," said the Nerazzurri defender to Inter TV.
Italian champions Inter have already shown good domestic form, winning their match against Parma earlier this weekend. Akanji wanted to convey the same awareness and determination for tomorrow's match, which represents the seasonal debut at home for the Nerazzurri in the 2026/27 Champions League.
The player, who joined the team a year ago, highlighted how the change in game system has affected his role. "The biggest difference is the game system. Before I played with four, now with three. Getting to know my teammates was important and now I feel very confident in the position I play in," he explained. He also praised the communication with coach Chivu, calling it excellent.
For fans, the match will take place tonight at 9pm and will be broadcast exclusively on Sky and NOW, with streaming available on Sky Go and NOW TV. Inter's objective is to improve compared to last season and, above all, to achieve victory in this European qualifying phase. The result of this match could set the tone for their European campaign, with the expectation of continuing successfully in the tournament.