Italy Star Admits ‘It’s Been A Little While Since I’ve Been At My Best’ | OneFootball

Inter Milan wingback Federico Dimarco admits that he has not been in the best of form for some time.

The wingback spoke to InterTV, via FCInterNews, after this evening’s 1-1 Serie A draw against Napoli.

It was something of an evening of mixed emotions for Inter Milan wingback Federico Dimarco.

In the first half of today’s top-of-the-table Serie A clash with Napoli, the 27-year-old scored the opener. He did so with a spectacular free kick.

However, in the second half, Dimarco had to come off with an injury.

The Italian international only made it a few minutes into the half. He went down holding his right thigh, with initial reports indicating that the problem was a contracture to the thigh flexor muscle.

Federico Dimarco Admits: ‘It’s Been A While Since I’ve Been At My Best”

After the match, Federico Dimarco made clear that “We knew we were up against a strong team in Napoli.”

“We have to congratulate the team, who played with character and the desire to bring the result home.”

VENICE, ITALY – JANUARY 12: Federico Dimarco of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between Venezia and FC Internazionale at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on January 12, 2025 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

“It’s a shame about the late goal,” Dimarco continued. “But it’s a point we’re keeping close to us.”

“You can’t fault the team for anything in terms of character and charisma,” Dimarco continued.

“We were up against a different opponent.”

The Inter wingback noted that Napoli “created a lot, and we didn’t create quite as much.”

“But I think it’s a big points for us,” he made clear.

Meanwhile, Dimarco gave his thoughts on his free kick goal in the first half.

“It’s been a long time since I scored like that,” the Italian international said. “I would have liked to have celebrated it with a win, but it’s ok anyway.”

“We haven’t trained much on free kicks lately. Let’s just say it was a good goal.”

Dimarco said that “It makes me really happy to hear the compliments.”

“But at this level, it’s never easy to always play at a high level.”

“This has been a period where I honestly haven’t been playing at my best,” Dimarco admitted. “But that can happen during a season.”

“I’ve tried to stay quiet and just work. And today the goal arrived.”