Inter's Roberto Mancini says Wolfsburg are 'complete and have few weaknesses', over and beyond striker Bas Dost's threat.
The Nerazzurri face a challenging trip to Germany as they play the first leg of their Europa League Round of 16 tie with Wolfsburg tomorrow.
'Die Wolfe' will be placing much of their hopes in Dost, who has 13 goals in all competitions since the turn of the year. However, the visitors’ tactician says there are other reasons to be concerned.
Inter's Roberto Mancini says Wolfsburg are 'complete and have few weaknesses', over and beyond striker Bas Dost's threat.
The Nerazzurri face a challenging trip to Germany as they play the first leg of their Europa League Round of 16 tie with Wolfsburg tomorrow.
'Die Wolfe' will be placing much of their hopes in Dost, who has 13 goals in all competitions since the turn of the year. However, the visitors’ tactician says there are other reasons to be concerned.
“Wolfsburg are not just [striker Bas] Dost,” Mancini has declared in today's Press conference.
“They're an excellent team all-round, and the fact they're second in the Bundesliga is ample evidence of that.
“Dost is in a good run of form and he's scoring a lot. But all of Wolfsburg are very strong.
“Their team is complete, with few weaknesses. It won't be an easy game and Inter have to be near-perfect to earn a positive result.
“We'll have to keep our mind on the fact that there are 180 minutes to decide the game.”
Inter have been described as a more globally famous team than their German counterparts, but Mancini played down that matter.
“Our prestige only matters to an extent. The circumstances and the players that go on the pitch are much more important.
“Our players are experienced and they know what games of this level are like. It's a game that will take a lot of care, and one that we must try winning.
“We must take care and not let ourselves be distracted. We must concede nothing. We're looking for ourselves right now and we've shown some improvement.
“It will take several months, but next year we'll certainly be fighting for the Scudetto.
“Today we're here and we'll do our best to make it into the next round, but we know we're up against a very strong team.”