Antonio Conte's Inter squad is ready to take on Shakhtar Donetsk in the Europa League semifinals, and spoke to the press prior to the match.
"We are taking on a team full of talent beyond a new technical management. I remember when I played there while managing Juve and even if the players were lesser known, their level could not be doubted. The fact that they've always been able to be competitive proves that. Shakthar will play according to their characteristics. Therefore, alternating phases of high and low pressure to then start again. They have a deeply-rooted identity, compliments to Castro because he was able to convince all his talented players to play as a team. We must not have any fear, only great respect for our opponent."
On President Zhang being at the match: "The president's presence is always an added value for the entire team. It's a pleasure to see him for both me and the players."
On being the only Italian team left in European competitions: "We don't consider ourselves the saviors of the country. We took our path without looking at the others: the objective is to improve ourselves. If we win Europa League, I'd be happy for the club and players, but I certainly don't think about my own trophy case."
