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De vrij: “I grew up here, it will be a special match for me”

It is time for Inter's first leg in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 years. In the night before Feyenoord vs. Inter, Stefan de Vrij, In addition to Simone Inzaghi, the media answered the questions of the media in the press conference before the game:

Who better explain what that means? “I know this environment very well, it is amazing and the supporters are really pushing the team. Feyenoord has a great record in the Champions League this year and defeats Bayern Munich and AC Milan. We know the challenge with which we stand and we have to do our best.” Van Persie remembers you as a child: what are your feelings? “I am very satisfied with the draw, it will be a very special match for me. I grew up here and have completed the entire youth sector. We didn't train far from here and went earlier to get the bus here. I dreamed of playing in this stadium, and over five great years. How does your game change with Bastoni in broad defensive? “First of all, our playing style and our principles will not change because we have played together for many years, even in roles that we don't normally play. The players can change, but we are still ready and everyone knows exactly what to do.” Your numbers in the Champions League are incredible, even compared to the league. What is different? “I don't know that our approach is always the same for every game, but there are always unpredictable moments in games. We always try to work hard in defense to enter. It went well in the Champions League and we hope that we will continue in this way.”

You are an experienced team, it is Van Persie's Champions League debut: What are the advantages and the risks? “When a team manager changes, the team often has new energy, so we expect an intensive match. You will want to prove yourself and we want it to be a great game.” Every week Inter fights for the league title and the Coppa Italia and the Champions League: How do you feel because you play so much? “We work games for games without being ahead. We want to win all the competitions we start and we want to continue, but at the moment we only think of tomorrow's game and we are determined to play well and get into the next round.”