Lautaro Martinez admits he went through ‘a difficult period’ during his goal drought, but let it all out after a hat-trick against Salernitana. ‘Inter had lost some of our determination lately.’
The Nerazzurri ended their dismal run of three draws in five competitive games, thrashing Salernitana 5-0 at San Siro.
Lautaro Martinez hadn’t scored at all in 10 official matches, in Serie A since December, but got a hat-trick this evening before the Edin Dzeko double.
Serie A | Inter 5-0 Salernitana: Lautaro hat-trick revitalises Inter
“We were missing a victory, we were missing goals, today we got five and are very happy,” the Argentina international told Sky Sport Italia.
“On a personal note, it has been a difficult period, because strikers live for goals. The team needs goals. I always try to give my best, but sometimes you can miss the easiest chances and yet fire it into the top corner.
“I celebrated with determination and rage, because we are going towards an important game and we needed to prove a lot this evening. We had lost some of our determination and character lately, Salernitana were very aggressive, and we played well.
“I want to thank the fans who are always by our side.”
Lautaro Martinez doesn’t seem to do things by half-measures, as he went 10 games without finding the net, then got three in one go. What happened?
“I don’t know. When I am in bed with my wife, I talk a lot, as I am sad when I can’t help the team. I talked to her, my friends and my family in Argentina. I want to dedicate these three goals to my daughter, who just turned one and is at home, hopefully asleep right now!”
He ran to hug coach Simone Inzaghi on the touchline and Inter really needed this confidence booster ahead of the Champions League Round of 16 against Liverpool, having lost the first leg 2-0.
“Inzaghi always had faith in me, he fights with us from the touchline, is always by our side. We go to Liverpool with determination, to play our game and try to go forward in the competition.”
8 games without a goal ➡️ 3 goals in 56 minutes!
Lautaro gets his hat trick 🎩⚡ pic.twitter.com/cVZtgXm91u
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