Article by Tudor Belivacă – Published Monday, January 19, 2026 23:31 / Updated Monday, January 19, 2026 23:39
Manuel Akanji (30), the defender of Inter Milan, said that Arsenal is not the best team in Europe, even though the “gunners” have won all six matches so far in the Champions League and are leaders in the English championship.
According to the Swiss defender, German champions Bayern Munich are the strongest team in Europe. The Bavarians won 5 out of 6 matches in the Champions League, the only defeat being administered by Arsenal itself, 3-1 at the end of November.
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Inter – Arsenal, the match in round #7 of the league phase, was scheduled for January 20, from 22:00. The match will be broadcast in liveTEXT format on GSP.ro and on TV on Prima Sport 1 and Digi Sport 1.
Manuel Akanji, before Inter – Arsenal: “He is among the best, but for me they are not at the top”
“For me, Bayern is the strongest team in Europe at the moment. They play excellent football, score a lot and concede very few goals. Arsenal are among the best, but for me they are not at the top. They are definitely one of the top teams though and it will be a big challenge for us. But we are ready for it“, explained Manuel Akanji, according to those from sportal.bg.
Manuel Akanji is on loan at the team coached by Cristi Chivu. The defender was brought in from Manchester City in September 2025 and his loan will expire in the summer of 2026. He has made 25 appearances for the Milan outfit. It is quoted by specialist websites at 22 million euros.
Arsenal is one of the strongest teams in Europe. They have invested heavily, are ambitious and love competition. They are currently at the top of the Champions League and the English Championship. Arsenal are a team that can hurt you in many ways and I would say they are a complete team.
We are aware of their strengths and will have to find a way to limit them
–Cristi Chivu about Arsenal
