Werder Bremen

Inter Strikers Are Monsters! - Mertesacker

Werder Bremen defender Per Mertesacker says that Inter's strikers are physically the most powerful that he's ever come up against.

Oct 2, 2008 4:43:36 PM

Champions League: Inter Milan - Werder Bremen, Adriano - Mesut Özil (firo)

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Champions League: Inter Milan - Werder Bremen, Adriano - Mesut Özil (firo)

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Speaking after his side managed a credible 1-1 draw at the Giuseppe Meazza, the German international defender admitted to being profoundly impressed by the Nerazzurri strike-force of Ibrahimovic, Balotelli and Adriano.

"That was the most powerful front-line that I've every played against," said Mertesacker, who himself is no slouch having played at World Cups, European Championships and against the likes of Real Madrid and Chelsea.

"Their guys were all huge, fit and on top of that very agile. I have to admit that does make an impression as most of the guy in northern Germany aren't built as solidly."

On the night the Bundesliga side were more than a match, however, and were able to leave Milan with a point and their heads up high.

"After a shaky start we really managed to pull ourselves together. Everyone played selflessly and in the end we did ourselves proud," concluded Mertesacker.

Werder will now be looking to build on the result when they travel to face Panathinaikos on October 22.

Derek Wanner, Goal.com

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