Mittelstädt sets sights on Inter as Stuttgart eye an upset

Seven points from three Champions League matches have boosted Stuttgart’s confidence ahead of their trip to face Inter. Speaking to gianlucadimarzio.com after the draw with Atletico Madrid, Maximilian Mittelstädt sees the German side’s position as a solid platform ahead of two difficult fixtures against Galatasaray and Inter.

Maximilian Mittelstädt, interview with gianlucadimarzio.com «They are two very difficult opponents, but we are on the right track. We are in a good starting position and, over the coming weeks, we might perhaps manage to pull off a surprise win against Galatasaray or Inter and move closer to the play-offs.»

The German full-back’s belief also stems from the performance against Atletico: the 1-1 draw at the MHP Arena left him regretting the missed opportunity to take all three points. Leweling had put the hosts ahead in the 36th minute before Julian Alvarez equalised in the 47th; Morten Hjulmand was then shown a straight red card for serious foul play in the 64th minute. Mittelstädt believes the chances they created deserved a better result and sees that performance as the standard to maintain over the coming weeks.

The defender will also have a personal reason to look forward to the Inter game: the joy of facing Bisseck. The German also mentioned that his wife is Italian and that he enjoys playing in Italy.

The match is scheduled for 25 November at 21:00 CET, on matchday five of the league phase. Before hosting Stuttgart, Inter will face Shakhtar this evening and travel to Feyenoord on 3 November: two opportunities to pick up points after opening defeats against Real Madrid and Club Brugge.