Inter Milan star Denzel Dumfries has shared some thoughts on the team's approach to preventing opposition attacks.
Conversation with Voetbalprimeur via FCInterNewsThe Dutch midfielder praised Inter's tactical intelligence.
Tactical fouls have long been a hallmark of Italian football, reflecting a pragmatic approach.
Indeed, sometimes stopping an opponent's movement can be as important as scoring a goal.
Meanwhile, in Serie A, players often view committing a calculated foul as a smart move rather than simply unsportsmanlike behavior.
While this isn't always praised by fans, many see it as a necessary part of the game.
Italian teams became famous for their disciplined defense and tactical fouls, gaining fame in European football.
However, this has become common practice in almost all leagues.
Moreover, national teams such as Argentina or Italy often use this unpopular approach.
As the old saying goes, “Defense, not offense wins titles.”
On the other hand, Dumfries learned to accept the concept after spending four years at the San Siro.
As Niccolo Machiavelli once said: “The end justifies the means.” Italian clubs have embodied this philosophy.
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“Other teams have an advantage over the Netherlands” Denzel Dumfries admitted.
“In this sense, I can think outside the box and ensure the next step in this growth process.
“Argentina, for example, does everything to win. They leave nothing to chance.
“We may be too organized, but that's part of the game.
“This is not the most important thing, but it can give us an additional percentage of success.
“Take the game to the limit, commit a foul to stop the attack. At Inter we are masters of that,” Dumfries laughed.
“Francesco Acerbi and Lautaro Martinez feel free to foul here and there to ensure victory.
“We have Mickey van de Ven on our team.”
