Inter, Chivu and Akanji target deep Champions League run with Club Brugge test

Inter Milan face Club Brugge in a Champions League match on Tuesday, with coach Cristian Chivu and defender Manuel Akanji stating their ambition to advance far in the competition. The team aims to build on their domestic form and target a top-eight finish. Chivu confirmed lineup changes, noting Calha is fit after the Parma match, while Spence is improving fitness and Bastoni needs protection as a key asset. He stressed the importance of hard work over money or individual talent, and emphasized the squad's maturity, internal competition, and need for fresh energy across a long season. Akanji said the team is confident in their path, focusing on one game at a time after losing their opening match. He dismissed concerns about Manchester City, highlighted squad depth and alternatives, and noted that even a loss would leave six more group games to recover.