Inter midfielder Nicolò Barella, whose wonder strike late in the Nerazzurri’s 2-1 victory against Hellas Verona tonight secured the vital three points, talked to Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia following the game.

“The first half was a bit difficult, they play well, with intensity, they put us in trouble. Then a great team came out, we’re a group fighting to win.”

“The standings are a stimulus, it’s good to see them, it means that we’re doing our best and we’re doing well. There’s been a tough period with a lot of close matches, but we prepared well in the summer to be ready, today we had to win and close this period well. Today’s goal is the best goal I’ce scored in my career.”

The Nerazzurri’s victory tonight sees them return to the top of the league table, two points ahead of rivals Juventus.

However, the Bianconeri play AC Milan tomorrow, and a victory against the Rossoneri will see them return to the top of the league table.