Albania Star’s Verdict On Inter Milan 2-1 Urawa Red Diamonds Win: ‘Important To Win, But We Have To Give A Lot More’ | OneFootball

Kristjan Asllani says that it was “important to win” for Inter Milan against Urawa Red Diamonds, but that they still “have to give more.”

The Albanian spoke to reporters after the 2-1 Club World Cup group stage victory, via FCInterNews.

Inter Milan defeated Urawa Red Diamonds yesterday. They got their first win at the FIFA Club World Cup in their second group stage match.

Inter had to do it hard way. They trailed for the majority of the match, but won right at the end courtesy of a stoppage time winner from substitute Valentin Carboni.

This gave Inter something to really build on heading into their final group stage match against River Plate. They will feel confident they can book their place in the knockouts now.

Asllani: “Important For Inter To Win Vs Urawa Reds, But We Have To Give More”

TURIN, ITALY – MAY 11: Kristjan Asllani of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between Torino and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 11, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Inter Milan midfielder Kristjan Asllani gave his thoughts after yesterday’s match. “We had a bit of trouble after conceding,” he admitted.

“But they also defended very well.”

“They sat very deep. And we had trouble finding players between the lines.”

“Then in the second half we went back to having three players in midfield,” Asllani noted. “And maybe then we did better.”

‘They dropped deeper,” the 22-year-old continued. “And we did well to win, it was really important for us to do so.”

But Asllani made clear that “we have to improve.”

“Because a team like ours shouldn’t concede goals. And we’ve conceded two in two matches, both after not that many minutes.”

Asllani commented that “we definitely have to review the errors we made.”

“And we have to grow together.”

Meanwhile, of Inter’s physical condition, Asllani noted that “all the teams are tired.”

“But we don’t care about that. We have to give a lot more, because great things are there for us to take.”

“We’re not struggling. We just haven’t had enough time to train together.”

“We were together for a few days,” Asllani noted. “And a lot of players are still absent.”