It’s too early to become euphoric, but Inter players, coaches and supporters feel amazing after their dramatic win over Napoli in the Supercoppa Italiana final on Monday night.Inter captain Lautaro Martinez spoke after winning the first trophy with the captain’s armband on. It was a pivotal moment for the Argentinean, who is already the undisputed leader of the Nerazzurri.”We knew that Napoli was a tough and quality opponent; they put us in difficulty, but we were good at remaining calm and in the game until the last minute. We are very happy to bring it home. The schedule is not entirely in our favour now, but we have to think about our path and continue like this, all together and on the same path. Today, we had a very important goal: we wanted to bring the cup home, and we did it. Now we return to Milan; there will be happiness on the plane, but from tomorrow, we have to think about Fiorentina, a very difficult match to face. My teammates give me the strength to continue on this path, always working at the maximum. They make me raise the level. You can’t relax. This is the first title I won as captain, and I am happy to lift it.”Lautaro is the real deal! Inter captain wins the Supercoppa Italiana with a last-gasp daggerRemaining hungry for wins is what separates top players from those who are “just” good. Lautaro has that inner drive to improve and crave results all the time.”What can we improve? Everything! I always think about raising the level, trying to raise trophies because they are very important for us, for the history of the club, and for the teammates who come. I told the guys that it was very important. We understood the message and played another very important final, giving continuity to the things we are doing. Inter is where it deserves to be.”Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi answered journalists’ questions and urged Martinez not to settle.”Lautaro must continue like this. He has had six excellent months; he is a leader and the captain, and he has helped his teammates. He must continue. A difficult evening for Barella? At the end of the first half, Barella had also learned the news. On that ball, he should have tried not to get booked. These are things that can happen. This year, he is working very well. Let’s move on; we won the Cup, and we are happy. Finals are prepared in six to seven days with more calm. Against Lazio, we had spent energy, and there was concern and fatigue.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7822166##Overcoming Lazio and Napoli in Saudi Arabia gave Inter the first trophy of the season, but the race for Scudetto is heating up for Inzaghi.”We know what our race is and what we have done so far. We have competitors who are performing at a very high level. We will have to do the next six months like the first. I am happy that the fans in Arabia are happy; the fans from Milan joined us, and Lautaro’s dedication was beautiful as he went to celebrate under their section. It wasn’t an easy game so all compliments go to our players. We always stayed in the game, and the guys did well interpreting it. We found a goal with great merit that allows us to win a very important trophy.”
