Luka Modrić’s agent hailed Petar Sucic’s exceptional talent, the midfielder of Inter Milan, and his potential to become one of the best players in the world. Marko Naletilic, Modrić’s agent, expressed his high expectations for the 21-year-old player, pointing out that he has already proved to be a good deal despite a relatively small number of players. Sucic impressed during his debut in Serie A against Torino, demonstrating strong skills and maturity beyond his age, while being a confirmed member of the Croatian national team, where he is considered the long-term heir of Modrić. Naletilic believes that Sucic will be a centrepiece for Inter and Croatia, combining talent, fitness and character, and that it will reach world class levels if it remains fit. He is the last Croatian star to sign for Inter, following the tracks of players like Marcelo Brozović and Mateo Kovačić.

Inter Milan could be deprived of Matteo Darmian for his next Champions League match against the Ajax, due to back pains experienced during training. Although its potential absence is a problem, Darmian’s versatility is valuable, as it can cover several defensive positions. Its absence could lead to a tenure of Denzel Dumfries, although Darmian could still travel to Amsterdam. Inter’s coach, Cristian Chivu, remains confident in her team and hopes that she will return to her best level in this first Champions League game, despite the recent defeats against Udinese and Juventus that raised questions about her ability to manage the team.

Chivu takes responsibility for the team’s performance and acknowledges that they have failed to manage in the final minutes of the games. He is aware of the difficulty of playing in Amsterdam, but he hopes that his team will show the right attitude and find the aggressiveness and determination needed to honour the competition. Despite the criticism, the club’s leaders remain behind Chivu, who was chosen to replace Simone Inzaghi. Chivu is convinced that the team has the potential to do a lot, but must improve in the management of the game, and he hopes that the Champions League will allow him to silence criticism and restore confidence.