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Superstition take me away: it is Henrikh Mkhitaryanlike last year, the player chosen byInter to present the Italian Super Cup semi-final against Atalanta in a press conference. Live text by TMW.
8.15 – The press conference is scheduled to start at 8.30.
8.30 – The press conference begins.
What difficulty is there in playing against a midfield like Atalanta’s?
“Obviously tomorrow’s match will be very important, we know that Atalanta has been playing very well lately. We will try to play at our best to win, it is very important for us to continue winning starting from the Super Cup. We will do our best.”
How has Inter changed since the last 4-0 win against Atalanta?
“We are talking about a match played four years ago, we have both changed. They have won many matches in a row and so have we, who at the time I don’t think we were at the top. We are demonstrating a very high level, that of last season: a match awaits us difficult, we hope to play as we know how to play.”
What do you recommend to Frattesi who wants to play more?
“He is a great player and a great teammate, as a footballer and as a person. I can only tell him to continue hard, he has the quality to play in a team like Inter: you can see it in training and in matches. He must not give up, he is on right path, he will have his chances to play. Then obviously it depends on the coach, it is clear that he deserves to play and I think he will help Inter in the future.”
Do you feel at home in Riyadh?
“Yes, it’s the third time we’ve played here in Riyadh, we won the previous two and we hope to do it again. We know Atalanta’s strength, I hope the fans help us feel at home and win.”
Do you feel like you’re back on top?
“Yes, at the beginning of the season I wasn’t at my best but as the races went by I got back to my levels. The competition from Frattesi and Zielinski helped me a lot, they push me to improve. I don’t have to think about my age, I thank them because every day, both in training and in matches, they lead me to show my qualities and deserve my place. We all want to play, but we are here to support each other to give our best to win WIN”.
8.37 – Mkhitaryan’s press conference concluded.