MILAN - Inter Milan defender Juan Jesus believes his team must win the Europa League to back the Champions League. Nerazzurri absent in Europe's top competition since last appeared in season 2011/12.
"This competition (Europa League) now offer direct qualification for the Champions League," said Jesus told Globo Esporte as quoted by Football Italia on Thursday (6/11).
"That's why we are very focused. With seven points, if we beat Saint-Etienne tonight, we are getting close to escape. "
He said that Inter want to get back into the Champions League. According to Juan, Inter actually should not be missed in this competition.
This season, UEFA issued a new rule. Automatic Europa League champions can compete in the Champions League the following season.