The match-winner of the Derby della Madonnina, Mauro Icardi was so excited after the game that he gave a second interview to Sky Sport after having decided the game with his 1-0 header during the final minutes of the game.
The Nerazzurri captain revealed that “Steven Zhang came down to the locker-room in order to say hi to us, the atmosphere is great. Our beginning to the season is a shame though, with the team we have we should have done better. But during our final run we have managed to bring home some really good results, both in the Champions League and in the Serie A. Now we just have to continue like this.”
What went through your head when Donnarumma mistimed the ball?
“Eh, the ball kind of ended up on my head. Vecino made a great cross, I was going towards the first post then I saw the ball being a bit higher and I changed my direction. I saw the goalkeeper slip, saw my chance and put it in the net. Usually, I go towards the first post, maybe the defender knew about this, but in the final moment I changed my direction.”
Is Inter the anti-Juventus?
“We have never said that, we just have to do well and start to get used to winning. Before the international break we had a good run with a streak of wins, now we just have to continue like this with this team. We have to get used to being up there, just like the other teams.”
Your wife Wanda Nara was in the stands today?
“Being close to her is great for me, she is always there, through the good times and the bad. If we play at home or if we have an away game it does not matter, she is always there.”
What is your best memory from the derbies you have decided?
“Last year was great, because I scored a hat-trick. Tonight [yesterday] was a great win as well since we played really well from the start and managed to get the win during the final minutes. Spectacular for everyone.”
