Cologne is set to witness the Europa League Final 2020 between five time winners Sevilla and Italian giants Inter Milan. Sevilla, being the most successful Europa League side, are the masters of Europe’s second tier competition. On the other hand, Inter Milan are no strangers to European finals. The nerazzurri are in a rebuilding phase under Antonio Conte who was hired to bring back the glory days to the San Siro and winning it would be their first European victory since a Diego Milito brace put Bayern Munchen under the sword in the 2010 Champions League Final in Madrid.
PLAYERS TO MISS OUT
INTER MILAN
Inter will miss the services of their 28 year old Central Midfielder Matias Vecino, who is sidelined due to a knee injury.
SEVILLA
Sevilla, on the other hand, have a full strength squad to choose from for the showpiece event.
PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR
INTER MILAN
ROMELU LUKAKU
Having scored 6 goals and provided 2 assists, Lukaku has been the main man for Inter up front. He has everything an ideal centre forward should have. Strength, dominance in the air and lethal finishes are what make him an asset for Antonio Conte to have. The Belgian number nine has scored a goal every 59 minutes and hence has been quite consistent with his shooting boots.
LAUTARO MARTINEZ
We could have gone for a defender but the Argentine is just too good to ignore. He has had 3 goal contributions in the 4 appearances he has made in the Europa League. Amidst links with Barcelona, he has kept performing at quite a good level throughout the season. The 22-year old will partner the big Belgian up front, which has turned out to be one of the deadliest duo’s in the Europa League.
SEVILLA
SERGIO REGUILON
The Real Madrid loanee has been a brilliant addition to this Sevilla side. The left back isn’t one who would set the world alight, but is very solid, both defensively and going forward. His defensive awareness will be needed in the all important finale if Sevilla are to keep the quite potent Inter Milan at bay.
LUCAS OCAMPOS
Lucas Ocampos has one of the revelation of the season in La Liga for Sevilla. Spearheading Lopetegui's attack, he is the team's joint top scorer and has been a relentless performer for them. He had scored the winner against Wolves and had looked good against Ole’s United. Sevilla’s attacks depend on his performances.
PREVIEW
This would be an evenly contested final. The two teams have very little to choose between them. Inter Milan have the better players while the men from Seville are more experienced in the Europa League. It would be a great final to watch.
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