Matteo Lavelli said he was surprised by his appearance on the pitch in Inter's comeback against Fiorentina, which ended 2‑1 in favor of the Nerazzurri. The young striker, who started the day with the Under-23s, was introduced by coach Gian Piero Gasperini in the final phase of the match, contributing to the victory. After the match, Lavelli spoke to Inter TV, expressing his emotion and underlining how unexpected his role in the main match had been.
In his speech, Lavelli said: "Emotion? I can't describe all the sensations I feel, I entered a moment in which I didn't expect to do so. But we managed to turn the game around and that's the important thing. Playing was a surprise, yesterday I played with the Under 23s and I absolutely didn't expect to play today." The striker then reiterated that his goal is to give his best for Inter, while maintaining a realistic approach to the future, stating that "what will be, will be".
The match took place at the San Siro, where Inter showed strong determination, managing to recover the victory thanks to two decisive goals. The result confirmed the solidity of Gasperini's team, which continues to show a good balance between young talents and experienced players. Lavelli, who has demonstrated he has the character to play at this level, expressed gratitude for the opportunity he received and recognized the importance of contributing to the team's success.
For Inter, the victory against Fiorentina is a positive sign in the race for the Serie A standings. The club has already highlighted other emerging talents during the season, showing a young and ambitious development strategy. Lavelli, who showed great enthusiasm, was cited as one of the protagonists of the team's future, with his ability to quickly adapt to the team's needs.
Looking to the future, Inter will continue to focus on a mix of experience and youth, with Lavelli appearing ready to become a key element of the attacking department. The team, which has already demonstrated that it can recover in critical moments, is preparing to continue its campaign with the hope of consolidating its position among the top positions of the championship.