Ivan Perisic said Inter ‘always believed’ in the Coppa Italia in their 4-2 win over Juventus and can still take the Scudetto, but aimed a vicious sideswipe at the club over his contract. ‘You don’t wait to the last minute.’
The Nerazzurri had taken an early lead with Nicolò Barella’s scorcher, but Juve turned it around through Alex Sandro and Dusan Vlahovic in 120 seconds.
A contentious Hakan Calhanoglu penalty forced extra time, which is when Perisic took control with two goals in two minutes, converting a spot-kick for the Matthijs de Ligt foul on Stefan de Vrij and firing in a screamer for 4-2.
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This is Inter’s eighth Coppa Italia trophy, the first since 2010-11, after also beating Juve during extra time in the Supercoppa Italiana.
“I always believed, when we were 1-0 up or 2-1 down, I tried to lift everyone’s heads, as we lost our heads for 10-15 minutes, but we reacted well and I think the victory was deserved,” Perisic told Sport Mediaset.
“I always feel like a leader, but when the team works like this, it’s easier to be a leader. We just need to keep going, there are two final games left, anything is possible in football and we must keep believing.”
Do you still believe Inter can take the Scudetto off Milan?
“Always.”
However, the interview ended on a sour note when Perisic was asked about his contract situation, which expires on June 30, and CEO Beppe Marotta saying there was a good chance of extending their deal.
“I don’t know anything yet. With important players, you don’t wait to the last minute. You ought to know that too.”
“That is SPECIAL!” 😍
A beauty from Ivan Perišić and Inter are 4-2 up and closing in on Coppa Italia glory 🔵⚫ pic.twitter.com/hiP3hsIv5H
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) May 11, 2022
Knowing Inter‘s owner, Perisic might probably the one to be sold if his value rises this season.
I think Perisic gave us message, he leaving. 🙁
He’s more than right, but I think it’s time to split after the best of seasons. Time for Di Marco and Gosens.
Of course they always believed. They own the VAR referee. What do you think they spent all their money on this winter???!!
How do you sell someone who’s contract ends at the end of the season?
Hrm…..
@ Ardhi He can’t be sold his contract will be up. Inter fans most of the time were very quick to criticise the guy but he’s been one of the most hard working player this season and ALL seasons he played for Inter. After this final perfomance Inter will definitely give him whatever he wants but even if he leaves he has already done more than enough for Inter in a few years he’s been at Inter.
Perisic who? The referee was Inter‘s key man. Incidents and errors can always happen, but when all the errors are in favour of one same team, it’s not sport any more.