Mkhitaryan spoke to the press today ahead of the final.
What is the difficulty of playing against a midfield like Atalanta's?
“Obviously tomorrow's match will be very important, we know that Atalanta has been playing very well lately. We will try to play our best to win, it is very important for us to keep winning from the Super Cup. We will do our best.”
How have Inter changed since the last 4-0 against Atalanta?
“We are talking about a match we played four months ago, we both changed. They won a lot of matches in a row and so did we, who I don't think were at the top at that time. We are we leave a very high level, the same as last season: a difficult match awaits us, we hope to play the way we know how to play.”
What advice do you have for Davide Frattesi who wants to play more?
“He is a great player and a great teammate, as a player and as a person. I can only tell him to keep working hard. He has the quality to play in a team like Inter: you can see that in training and in competitions.” He cannot give up, he is on the right track, he will get his chances to play. Then of course it depends on the coach. It's clear he deserves to play and I think he will help Inter in the future.”
Do you feel at home in Riyadh?
“Yes, it is the third time we play here in Riyadh. We won the previous two and we hope to do it again. We know the power of Atalanta, I hope the fans help us feel at home and to win.”
Do you feel like you are back to your best?
“Yes, at the beginning of the season I was not at my best, but as the matches went on I got back to my level. The competition from Frattesi and Zielinski helped me a lot, they push me to improve. I don't I have to think about my age, I thank them because they push me every day, both in training and in matches, to show my qualities and earn my place. We all want to play, but we are here to support each other and we must do everything we can to win. Whoever starts will work hard. Whoever comes in will help his teammates win.”
Do you follow the Saudi Pro League? Would you like to play in Arabia in the future?
“I don't follow too much. There are a lot of my former teammates and friends who play here. I have a contract with Inter and we will see what happens at the end of the season, but I am happy to play.” for Inter.”
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