Striker Marko Arnautovic feels that even though he’s not in good scoring form, he’ll still keep working hard for Inter Milan.
The 34-year-old spoke to Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews, after the Nerazzurri’s 2-0 Serie A win over Lecce.
Arnautovic did not have an altogether unproductive match in the final third against Lecce this evening.
The Austrian produced a memorable backheel assist for Nicolo Barella for Inter’s second goal to wrap up the win.
And it was a battling performance from the former Bologna and West Ham United veteran.
Arnautovic had a tough marker in the form of Lecce defender Federico Baschirotto. But the Inter player still held his own in the physical tussle, and held up the ball for the team.
But one thing Arnautovic did not do was stick the ball in the back of the net.
The striker did have a couple opportunities to do so.
But perhaps lacking a bit of confidence in front of goal, Arnautovic was unable to score from them.
Naturally, this is far from ideal for a centre-forward deputizing for Inter’s free-scoring captain Lautaro Martinez.
But Arnutovic is ready to keep working and doing what he can to help the team. Even when he’s not finding it easy to find the back of the net.
Marko Arnautovic: Finding It Hard To Score, But Still Giving Everything For Inter
Speaking after this evening’s win, Arnautovic said that “It made me emotional. I’m in a tough period right now.”
“When Inter called me I felt a sense of childlike happiness,” the Austrian continued.
“The first little while I was here was difficult. I was out for six or seven weeks.”
“But the fans, my teammates, and the coach all help me a lot every day.”
“I want to give everything for this shirt,” Arnautovic said. “I love this club.”
The 34-year-old went on that “I try to score, but it doesn’t go in.”
“It’s a difficult period for me,” he continued.
Arnautovic said that “The three points are what matters,”
“We have to try to always win and win the title.”
“This is an extraordinary group. Everyone fights.”
