Diouf, power and precision: "It felt good: I often try that shot in training"
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— Jul 26th 2026The words of the French midfielder, who bagged a decisive brace in the friendly against Karlsruher
Andy Diouf's impact on the game against Karlsruher can be demonstrated in just 2 minutes and 51 seconds: 171 seconds was all it took for the French midfielder to turn the match on its head and hand Inter a victory that had seemed all but out of reach. Two goals, two moments of real quality from his left foot: first, a powerful half-volley from the edge of the area; then, a beautifully curled finish into the far corner. Power and precision, two very different finishes with the same outcome. They capped an impressive display from both Inter and Diouf, who spent the entire second half operating on the right flank.
After the game, Andy – the match-winner against Karlsruher – reflected on the performance in a post-match interview:
“It's a good feeling, but this is just the beginning – that was only our first game. We've worked really hard throughout this training camp, every single day, but we have to take things one step at a time. The second goal? As soon as I brought the ball under control, I looked up towards goal. It's something I try a lot in training, and in matches I just try to do the same. I simply want to give everything I can and help the team. I feel good out on the pitch, but I still have a lot of work to do because playing out wide isn't my natural position. I speak to the coach a lot, and now we'll have plenty more time to keep working. I think it was a great way to finish such an intense training camp, with a good result.”
Andy Diouf