Schelotto: Milan derby is always a special game, but Inter are the strongest team in Italy

Recently, former Inter Milan player Schelotto accepted an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport. He talked about his short Inter Milan career and his expectations for the upcoming Milan Derby.

Between January and June 2013, Schelotto played only 12 times in Inter Milan, averaging only 43 minutes per appearance and scoring only one goal. But this goal is of great significance. In the derby, he scored the equalizer goal just 5 minutes after coming off the bench, leaving a mark on his Inter Milan debut.

Recalling that game

"This week is always special, especially because of the derby. From today on, I will receive a lot of calls and messages, reliving the memory of that goal. I came on as a substitute and scored the equalizer just 5 minutes later. Every time before a derby I think back to that moment 12 years ago. It always makes me proud to experience it all again and look at my tattoo (match date February 24, 2013) and I feel like I will be there on Sunday, like. As usual."

This tattoo came from a special bet

"Of course, look here. I was in the same room with Ricky Alvarez during the pre-match training, and we were both Argentinian the night before the game. What happens if someone plays and scores a goal tomorrow? Then there was this bet: If one of them scores a goal, he will get a tattoo. At halftime, Ricky ran to me and shouted: Let’s get a tattoo tomorrow! So I went there on Monday, and I ran. ."

Is it the most exciting moment in your career?

"Absolutely, in that situation, you understand that football is not just a sport, it is also a part of life. Without football, I have no strength. A goal that stays in everyone's heart. I will never stop thanking the Inter Milan fans for the love they gave me."

"The best thing is that it was the first time that my whole family came from Argentina to watch me play. , all the sacrifices, efforts, hardships and being thousands of miles away from home came to mind. I had just come out of a difficult period in Atalanta, and this goal made me so relieved that I even burst into tears during the celebration. "

Talking about that goal, you always did. Thanks to Moratti

"I will never forget after the game, when the president took my hand in the midfield and said: Look around, look at all this, think about all the people watching you here and in front of the TV. From tonight on, you will always be recorded in the history of Inter Milan. These words will never stop me." I still remember these words in my mind every time the Serie A schedule is announced for Derby Day. "

I also have regrets about my experience at Inter Milan.

"It's a bit regretful, because I only stayed at Inter Milan for 6 months and I hope I have at least 4 years left. I can stay for a year. I haven't fully adapted to the environment, but they didn't even let me participate in a pre-season training, and I didn't have a chance to prove myself. But I am only disappointed about that, otherwise I am very proud of the experience of working with Chivu. 3}

"He looks like the guy we have in the locker room and I'm happy to see that he's still a leader, positive and always ready to help others. It's great to see him celebrating with that passion as if he's still a part of the team. He's down to earth. He has a strong desire and the results of his work are obvious. He has always had the ambition to coach Inter Milan. He told me this once when we met in the hall of San Siro when he was in the youth team."

Recently you have been playing in Dubai, why?

"This is a collaboration aimed at building links between Switzerland and the UAE. Now I am back at Paradiso FC in Lugano, but recently I was loaned to Dubai City in the Arab League 2, The derby opponent there is United FC coached by Pirlo, but I miss my family very much, especially my wife and daughter, so I will return to Switzerland from January 1st. "

Back to this derby, which team do you think is in better condition?

" It is always a special game, but Inter Milan is the strongest team in Italy: Bastoni, Varela, Calhanoglu..."

You did not mention Lautaro's name

"I will talk about him, I expect him to be the decisive player Qualitative figure. Lautaro is a champion, when Inter signed him a few years ago, I said he would be a great striker. Now every team in the world wants him, he has surpassed himself, and I think the Ballon d'Or should be awarded to him last year."

source:vn7