Felipe Melo claims “people criticise Inter because we irritate them up there” and defends his neck-kick on Lucas Biglia.
The midfielder spoke to Inter Channel and was typically forthright when it came to the media.
“People criticise Inter because we irritate them up there. I’m sorry for them, but I really don’t care. Many would love to be in our place.
“At the start of the season nobody expected to see Inter this high up the table, but here we are. We want to work so we can improve even more.”
Felipe Melo claims “people criticise Inter because we irritate them up there” and defends his neck-kick on Lucas Biglia.
The midfielder spoke to Inter Channel and was typically forthright when it came to the media.
“People criticise Inter because we irritate them up there. I’m sorry for them, but I really don’t care. Many would love to be in our place.
“At the start of the season nobody expected to see Inter this high up the table, but here we are. We want to work so we can improve even more.”
The Nerazzurri dropped off the top spot with their 1-0 home defeat to Sassuolo, while Melo is still sitting out a three-match ban for his extraordinary foul in the 2-1 loss to Lazio.
“We could’ve beaten Sassuolo 5-1, while I think without my penalty foul we would not have lost to Lazio,” continued the Brazilian.
“The real mistake I made was the penalty, because a player of my experience should not have gone into a challenge like that.
“As for the red card, on the other hand, I can say I didn’t see my opponent coming. I tried to kick the ball away and found Biglia under my leg. I thought the dismissal was exaggerated.
“I tried to avoid him by jumping, then they decided to give me a three-match ban for violent conduct. In other games we saw incredible fouls without even a card, but that’s in the past now. Let’s forget about it.”
Melo had his foot so high that he kicked Lazio midfielder Biglia in the neck and shoulder. He was already on a yellow card at the time.