Simone Inzaghi revealed that Inter only wanted him to reach the last 16 after securing a Champions League final berth following victory over AC Milan.
Carrying a 2-0 lead from the first leg, the Nerazzurri put in a professional performance against bitter rivals AC Milan in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final to win 1-0, courtesy of a Lautaro Martinez strike in the 74th minute.
Although Stefano Pioli’s men started the night with intent and purpose, Inzaghi’s troops gradually grew into the game and remained solid at the back to protect their lead. They have qualified for the Champions League final for the first time in 13 years, since Jose Mourinho’s side’s incredible triumph in 2009.
However, Inzaghi made a startling revelation that Inter had asked him to only reach the Round of 16 after he took over from Antonio Conte, as the team management thought it was an appropriate target given their recent miseries in the continental tournament and lack of big-money signings.
