Kenan Yildiz insisted he believed in the incredible Juventus comeback against Inter for 4-4 because ‘things can always change in football,’ while Michele Di Gregorio hailed the team’s ‘character.’
It was perhaps the most thrilling Derby d’Italia in history, as the Nerazzurri went from leading 1-0 to trailing 2-1, then were 4-2 up until the 70th minute when Kenan Yildiz came off the bench to bag a brace.
In the end, the points were shared at San Siro in an extraordinary 4-4 draw that saw two Piotr Zielinski penalties, Dusan Vlahovic, Tim Weah, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Denzel Dumfries and Yildiz on target.
Kenan Yildiz saviour of Juventus at San Siro
“I just want to thank my team, my family and also the coach. It is not always easy, but I was happy to come in and help my team with the two goals,” Yildiz told Sky Sport Italia while clutching his Man of the Match award.
It was only the second time this season after the game with Cagliari that the Turkish talent had been left on the bench in Serie A, but he made quite the impact.
“In these games we always have to be together as a team, because in football things can always change. I came on with full power and I feel good.”
62′ – subbed on
72′ – goal
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Juve goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio also made his contribution with a series of saves at 4-2 to keep the game open.
“It hurts to concede four goals, but the most important thing was the strong reaction of the team,” Di Gregorio told Sky Sport Italia.
“I think this side has so much character and proved it once again. We can continue with this attitude and it will take us far.”
See how the game unfolded on the Liveblog.