Piotr Zielinski highlighted Lautaro Martinez’s significance to Inter Milan after final evening’s Champions League win towards Slavia Prague.
Throughout his post-match interview by way of , the Polish midfielder hailed El Toro as a ‘elementary’ a part of this crew.
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Piotr Zielinski made his first aggressive begin underneath new supervisor final evening.
Certainly, the 31-year-old obtained the nod over Nicolo Barella in midfield and fared moderately effectively.
Regardless of missing minutes this season, the previous Napoli ace confirmed glimpses of his class towards sub-par opposition.
In the meantime, stole the present, netting a match-winning brace to take his Champions League tally to 26 objectives.
In doing so, the 28-year-old striker received the ‘Man of the Match’ award.
Extra importantly, his objectives helped the Nerazzurri keep an ideal report within the Champions League this season.
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Furthermore, final evening’s win prolonged Inter’s successful streak in all competitions to 4 video games.
Piotr Zielinski Praises ‘Elementary’ Inter Milan Captain Lautaro Martinez
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 30: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their crew’s first aim in the course of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Part MD2 match between FC Internazionale Milano and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio San Siro on September 30, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
To begin with, underscored the significance of taking three factors final evening.
“It was vital to win tonight,” he mentioned. “Slavia is a troublesome crew.
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“Nevertheless, we approached the sport effectively, confirmed our qualities, and I’m comfortable we obtained the victory.”
Then, he hailed the crew’s restoration after a heartbreaking Derby d’Italia defeat at Juventus.
“The attention that we’re robust and have been working exhausting in the course of the week,” Zielinski added.
“Sadly, we had a few off video games, however we overcame them.
“The opposite groups are three factors forward, however the season is lengthy, and there are many factors to achieve.
“We’ll attempt to win as many matches as potential to achieve the highest.
“I feel there’s a powerful want to win. Final 12 months, we carried out effectively however didn’t win something, which was damaging for the membership.
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“This 12 months, we’ll do the whole lot potential to win one thing.”
Moreover, Zielinski waxed lyrical in regards to the Argentine famous person.
“After all, nobody wants to speak about him. He’s elementary for our crew.
“He has high quality, and it’s a pleasure to play with him, however not solely him, as a result of all of us are robust.”
New Supervisor, Identical Successful Mentality
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, gestures in the course of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
Requested whether or not he feels totally different in comparison with final season underneath Simone Inzaghi, Zielinski replied: “I can’t say precisely.
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“We’ve high quality, and the coach asks us to do different issues. Now we see the outcomes.
“He’s glorious, and we’re working effectively.
“We’ve been working effectively with the employees and the coach. That’s our power.
“What was lacking at first of the season is now exhibiting, and if we proceed like this, victories will come.”
Zielinski additionally delivered his verdict on Inter’s sensible Champions League begin.
“We attempt to get as many factors as potential to maneuver ahead,” he continued. “We’ve the standard to do it.
“It’s a prestigious competitors for a participant, so motivation comes naturally.
“We’re doing effectively, and within the league we’ve regained rhythm. We’ll intention to climb again to the highest quickly.”
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Moreover, Zielinski acknowledged that he can nonetheless enhance his sport.
“Let’s say there’s nonetheless room for enchancment.
“The coach gave me this chance, and I feel he believes in my qualities. I’m comfortable and can at all times attempt to do higher.”
He additionally hopes to carry out higher than final season.
“Positively greater than final 12 months. I would like to enhance right here. This might be the best season.”
Lastly, he admitted he solely needs to play, regardless of the place.
“Wherever the coach performs me, I attempt to do my finest. My pure place is mezzala, however I might additionally play deeper.
“I’ve the qualities for this position, and if I get the possibility, I’ll give my most.”