Inter captain Mauro Icardi spoke with InterTV after the 2-0 win on the day 13 of the 2017/2018 Serie A season, against Atalanta at home at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milano’s San Siro district.

“I think the second goal was the most beautiful one, when I scored the first one I was all by myself but in order to score the second one I had to break free from the defender and find the ball. I could have scored a hat-trick if only I could have scored on the chance I had in the first half, that mistake irritates me a bit, I must do better in that situation” Icardi began before being asked his opinion on particular episodes in the match.

Do you think you should have had a penalty?

“I think so. The referee said that he checked the situation out via VAR and that is good enough for me, we won the game despite that.”

Is the Champions League your objective? 

“Yes, we know that. This is our objective and we need to stay focused on that.”

Are you ready for December 9th when you travel to Turin to play Juventus? 

“Yes, of course. Ah, we do not play on the 10th? That’s much better, because on the 10th of December it is Wanda’s birthday, that means that I will be home if we play on the 9th.”

How much of your improvement is thanks to Spalletti? 

“He has contributed a lot, he and the rest of the staff are working a lot and we have all improved. Spalletti is very important for us.”

How badly do you want to be the top scorer of the league? 

“The important thing is that Inter wins, then we will see.”

How much does Icardi cost if Neymar is worth €200 million? 

“I do not think about that, I want to stay here. I hope to be an icon like Zanetti, everybody knows that.”

How much do you practice finding the goal? 

“Not that much, that is more about instinct. I practice a lot of other aspects of the game.”

A lot of fans at the stadium, like always these days? 

“We have a great attendance average and it is important to keep on winning for them.”