Schalke’s Christoph Metzelder: Inter Are Very Attractive Opponents

Schalke defender Christoph Metzelder has expressed his excitement at Friday’s Champions League draw and is eagerly anticipating the quarter-final tie against holders Inter.

“This is a huge challenge for us. However, Inter are not only a difficult opponent, but are also very attractive to play against,” Metzelder was quoted as saying on the club’s official website.

The former Real Madrid defender then looked back to the past and pointed out that Schalke are again running into familiar opponents.

“When Schalke won the UEFA Cup in 1997, they also locked horns with Valencia and Inter on their way to the title. That could be a rather interesting omen.”

Metzelder is particularly looking forward to meeting former team-mate Wesley Sneijder again and was full of praise for the Dutch playmaker.

“I’m really looking forward to meeting Sneijder again, who I still know from my spell at Madrid. He’s one of the best attacking players in the world, just like Samuel Eto’o.”