Akanji plays down Como: “Inter have always beaten them”

Manuel Akanji has reflected on Inter’s current form, starting with the victory over Como. The Nerazzurri defender played down the excitement surrounding the Lombardy side, who had enjoyed a positive start to the season but lost 2-0 at San Siro on Sunday, November 8. During his remarks, he also addressed the derby defeat against Milan.

“Phenomenal Como? Inter have always beaten them,” was the substance of Akanji’s comment. The centre-back also explained that, after the 3-1 defeat to Milan on October 31, the squad spoke in the dressing room to analyse the performance and react immediately. The response came a few days later in the Champions League, with a 3-0 win away to Feyenoord, followed by another victory against Como.

For Inter, the two wins after the derby represent the restart also highlighted by the defender. Cristian Chivu’s team will return to action on Sunday, November 22 at 20:45 away to Atalanta, in Serie A’s 12th round. The Nerazzurri will then face Stuttgart in the Champions League on November 25 at 21:00, before hosting Genoa on November 28 at 20:45.