Raphael Varane says: ‘Inter are not only Lukaku’ and comments on Hakimi’s decision to join the Nerazzurri in the summer.
Inter take on Real Madrid in the third game of their Champions League group stage tomorrow.
Romelu Lukaku did not travel with the rest of the team to Madrid because of an injury.
“I know Romelu very well,” Varane said at a press conference.
Raphael Varane says: ‘Inter are not only Lukaku’ and comments on Hakimi’s decision to join the Nerazzurri in the summer.
Inter take on Real Madrid in the third game of their Champions League group stage tomorrow.
Romelu Lukaku did not travel with the rest of the team to Madrid because of an injury.
“I know Romelu very well,” Varane said at a press conference.
“I faced him with Manchester and Anderlecht, he is a great striker. Inter, however, are also something else, a complete team that attack very quickly and create dangers.
“We will have to give our best to win,” he added.
"It will be one of those games where it will be important to attack. We have the character and players to do well in this challenge."
Real Madrid have only one point from their first two Champions League games, while Inter have two.
“I think the absence of Sergio [Ramos] was felt at our debut in the Champions League," Varane said.
"He brings character and experience. With him I feel good, definitely better, but what matters is the collective. Tomorrow we will have to be united and play as a team."
The Merengues will have to do without Eder Militao who has caught COVID.
“We know that in this period we have to make up for unforeseen circumstances, we have to be ready and adapt to all situations,” the French defender said.
“The preparation has been complicated, we must give our best.”
Achraf Hakimi will return to Madrid where he had been playing in the youth sector before joining Borussia Dortmund on loan two years ago.
“Achraf made the choice that he thinks is the best one for his career. I think Real Madrid will always be special for him."
All the eyes will be on Eden Hazard tomorrow as Real Madrid need him to step up and make the difference in such a big competition.
“We are talking about a great person, as well as a footballer. He quickly adapted to the context of Madrid, can give us much more because his is a very high level, a precious talent and a top player.”