Inter’s Swiss goalkeeper will notably face the “monster” Erling Haaland, who has scored a whopping nine goals in four games since the start of the Premier League season. Silencing the Norwegian striker will be the Nerazzurri’s number one mission, but it will also be a question of ensuring that passes do not reach him.
This match is a “remake” of the 2023 final, which the English won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Rodri. For their part, the Italians are not yet at full speed, with two wins and two draws in Serie A. And above all, performances accompanied by a certain skepticism.
Unlucky finalist of the last edition, Borussia Dortmund begins its journey with a trip to the pitch of Club Bruges. Gregor Kobel and his colleagues seem to have the means to return from Belgium with the three points.
Now orphaned by Mbappé, Paris Saint-Germain begins its journey by hosting the Spanish side Girona, for the first time at this level of the competition. PSG is off to a good start in Ligue 1 with four wins in as many matches, but Europe represents a different challenge.
Bologna, with its Swiss trio Remo Freuler – Michel Aebischer – Dan Ndoye, will also debut in C1. The Italians will host Shakhtar Donetsk.