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Inzaghi Hails Frenkie de Jong as Barcelona’s Standout Player
Inter Milan manager Simeone Inzaghi has singled out Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong as the standout player in their Champions League semi-final clash on Tuesday.
The thrilling match, which ended 4-3 in favor of Inter after extra time, featured goals from Lautaro Martinez, Hakan Calhanoglu, Eric Garcia, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, and Francesco Acerbi. However, it was Davide Fratessi’s extra-time strike that secured Inter’s place in the final.
Inzaghi, speaking after the game, was full of praise for de Jong, who impressed him throughout both legs of the tie. Despite the attention on Barcelona’s young talent, Lamine Yamal, Inzaghi highlighted the Dutch midfielder’s exceptional performance.
“A lot was said about Yamal, but I saw another incredible player over these two matches who wasn’t available the last time we played them,” Inzaghi told Sky Sport Italia. “Frenkie de Jong impressed me just as much as Yamal. He’s brilliant at controlling the ball, his timing with passes is spot-on, and he’s just wonderful to watch.”
Inzaghi added that, while he wouldn’t trade any of his players, he found de Jong to be truly sensational over the two legs.
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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