Luciano Spalletti addressed the gathered media in the press conference ahead of tomorrow night’s Champions League clash against Barcelona.

“We have always said that we can play against any opponent. The fact that the team is doing well, in terms of performance and results, demonstrates that this is the chance to see if we really can compete against any side. Barcelona represents the highest level of difficulty that there is.”

Spalletti then spoke on Lionel Messi, whose presence in the game is as yet unknown.

“They have a team mentality that goes beyond just Messi. He is obviously the cherry on the cake, the idol of all kids that dream of becoming footballers. He is one of the best in the world. However, Barcelona have also shown that they are one of the best clubs in the world. During the first game, we did not manage to keep the ball well enough to turn the game around. Tomorrow, we must do better in regaining possession because they do not like it when the opposition has the ball. We must demonstrate character and quality because space will become stretched.”

Spalletti then spoke on Inter developing their own identity and said Barcelona are an example of a team at the level that they wish to reach.

“We started our journey a year and a half ago and we are moving in the right direction. We have an idea about how we want to play and we have to go onto the pitch and keep developing this idea, thus turning it into something which becomes second nature to us. They are already at the level that we are looking to reach. Barcelona have been a point of reference for all coaches, and not just in football. We’re continually developing and we are trying to play better and better football. Getting through the group depends on us and this should make us concentrate fully and act in the right manner.”

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