Club Brugge eye Tresoldi and Sommer against Inter in Champions

Club Brugge, beaten 3-2 by Aston Villa in the first Champions League match, face Inter tomorrow in the return leg of the second matchday of the League Phase, relying on Sommer and the young Italian‑German Nicolò Tresoldi, who has already scored six league goals and whom coach Mancini hopes to persuade to choose Italy, while Belgian manager Ivan Leko reiterated their importance.

After the defeat to Villa, the Club Brugge manager emphasized that continuity of the already proven players will be crucial to overcome Inter. First and foremost, defender Sommer, a former starter, provides a guarantee of experience.

Germany U21 striker Nicolò Tresoldi has netted six goals this season, becoming one of the club's main offensive threats. Mancini said he wants to convince him, already from next summer, to opt for the Italian national team.

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Ivan Leko's words

The Belgian coach praised the youngster in a press conference:

"I am a big fan of Tresoldi, he is very humble and knows his talent. He works very hard, he has made an important progress. He will reach the top in Europe, where I don't know him but he has the potential."

Sommer's view

Sommer added his assessment of the future striker:

"Nico is a great striker with many qualities, I see him every day in training. I am sure he will have a great career, we are very happy to have such a striker. He is always dangerous, I am happy."

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With these statements, Club Brugge hopes to make a mark in Europe with a performance that can bring the club back among the continent's best, relying on the combination of experience and youth.