Inter striker Lautaro Martinez spoke after the team’s defeat in the Round of 16 of the Club World Championship playoffs (0-2).
It was the last goal, given the small forces we were left with, we put our hearts into it. I’m really sorry, I never want to lose, but I want to say that you have to want to stay here. We fight for certain goals: who wants to stay, who stays, and who can’t leave. I saw things I didn’t like.
I want to fight to win, because we’re in an important team that has been returned to the top. Who do I address? Everyone in general. You can’t do anything alone. I’m primarily responsible as captain. Now I apologize to the fans, because another defeat hurts a lot. We gave all our strength and came so far. There’s no anxiety, now we’re thinking about rest. It’s been a tiring season, we need to recover physically, and then start all over again with all the desire we have.
AC Milan President Giuseppe Mrotta
commented on the team captain’s words:
