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Wednesday 10 December, 2008 |
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Inter goalkeeper Julio Cesar admits the Nerazzurri played poorly against Werder Bremen, but doesn't fear anyone in the last 16.
The Italian champions fell to a disappointing 2-1 defeat in Germany, but still qualified for the Champions League knockout stages in second place.
“Mourinho told us all before the game that eight points wasn't enough for a team like ours and we had to play well to finish with 11,” Julio Cesar explained.
“We didn't manage it. We put in a bad performance, but the most important thing is that we have qualified.
Coach Jose Mourinho was livid and declared that Inter deserve to face Barcelona or Manchester United in the next round.
“As far as I am concerned, it doesn't matter if we face a top team - if we want to win the Champions League then it is better to get it done with,” the Brazilian international continued.
“In the two years I have been here we drew fairly middling sides on paper and still went out, so it might be better for us to have that extra pressure.”
Inter fell to Liverpool last season and were beaten on away goals by Valencia in 2006-07.
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