Henrikh Mkhitaryan Returns to Form, Sets Example for Young Inter Players
Mkhitaryan, the 35-year-old veteran, is back to his best, scoring crucial goals for Inter after a long career. He's now focusing on mentoring the young players at the club, drawing on his extensive experience.
As the reigning Serie A champions, Inter is gearing up for the new season with a series of high-profile friendlies. Their pre-season tour has taken them to Perth, Australia, where they will face AC Milan and Juventus in the coming days. In a recent interview with Inter TV and local media, Mkhitaryan spoke about the importance of these matches and his role in helping the young players develop.
"I try to act as an example for the young players," Mkhitaryan said. "I try to do everything the right way, the things I know how to do, and show them aspects of the game they can learn from and follow." With over half of the squad consisting of young players, Mkhitaryan's experience and guidance are invaluable to the team.
This is Mkhitaryan's first time in Australia, and he's impressed by the country's beauty. "It's a beautiful place," he said. "I haven't had the chance to see much yet, but we've still got time." The Nerazzurri will take to the pitch in Perth, facing AC Milan and Juventus at the Optus Stadium.
The matches against AC Milan and Juventus are crucial preparation for the new season, with the team looking to defend their Serie A title. "We'll keep working hard, focusing on the areas where we need to improve," Mkhitaryan said. "Obviously the results themselves aren't what matters – they're preparation matches. But of course we'll still try to win both of them and make sure we're ready when the season begins."
As the team prepares for the new season, Mkhitaryan's influence on the young players will be crucial. "I try to give them advice, but in the end it's up to them whether they want to take it on board," he said. With the team's focus on being ready for the new season, Mkhitaryan's experience and guidance will be essential in helping the young players develop.
The Nerazzurri's tour in Australia now moves on to the next match, with Inter set to face AC Milan in a derby on Wednesday 5 August at 19:00 local time (13:00 CEST). Three days later, on Saturday 8 August, Inter will take on Juventus at the same kick-off time.
Source: Yahoo Sports