Ahead of the Champions League matchday 4 between Inter versus Barcelona, Luciano Spalletti, the Inter Milan coach felt regret for not succeeding in recruiting Rafinha permanently. The Barcelona player from Brazil was loaned to Inter Milan in the second round of Srie A last season. Rafinha won 17 appearances with two goals and three assists as a loan player at Inter.
With that impressive appearance, at that time Spalletti was interested in making Rafinha’s status permanent. But the intention was hampered by the numbers offered by Barcelona. Prices are too high and cannot be met by La Beneamata management.
“I do not know what to say because I have said it all. He is one of the important players that allows us to play games like this. Then there is a time limit and a price that we cannot fulfill at that time.” said Spalletti, shrugging at a press conference ahead of the match against Barcelona.
Can you make Rafinha back to play with Barcelona now? His role was very important when Lionel Messi suffered an injury so he had to miss several matches ahead. Maybe included in the match against Inter Millan at the Giuseppe Meazza. Rafinha became an important player in Barca.
At the first meeting at the Camp Nou, Rafinha who was played from the first minute managed to contribute one goal for Barcelona who when successfully defeated Inter with a score of 2-0.
Facing the match against Inter, Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has not been able to ensure Lionel Messi can appear fit while visiting the Giuseppe Meazza. The Argentine Barca star missed Barcelona’s last 4 matches in La Liga after he suffered an arm fracture injury. Messi suffered the injury when Barcelona faced Sevilla in the Spanish Premier League match on Sunday.
What are the chances of Inter facing Barcelona without Messi? The night at Inter versus Barcelona could be without Lionel Messi. But the presence of Rafinha will be a very thrilling thing for Spalletti’s coach especially because he scored a goal when they met at Camp Nou.
In group B standings, Inter are still in second place with 6 points from two wins and one defeat. To secure a big 8 ticket, Inter must take full points in this match against Barcelona. Toottenham is in the 3rd place with 1 point equal to PSV who is in the position of caretaker.
Competition in this group is still open. But Inter’s victory over Barca at the Giuseppe Meazza is very important because it will strengthen its position. The full three points make Inter have the same 9 points as Barcelona, leaving 2 other competitors Tottenham and PSV Eindhoven.
Then there is no other way for Inter with Spalletti except to get points in this match. Congratulations on playing Inter and Barca.
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