Carboni: "A great feeling, but all I'm thinking of is getting past the group"

SEATTLE - Valentin Carboni, the match winner against the Urawa with his first goal for Inter, is preparing for the game against River Plate. The 2005-born Argentinian spoke about the game against the Argentine side, which will decide the final standings in Group E.

What was it like after your goal the other day? "The gaffer praised me in front of everyone in the changing room, for my journey with this injury over the past eight months and for my goal. We are already thinking about tomorrow's game because it is important to finish top of the group". You will face River's talented player Mastantuono. What do you think of him? "I know him, he is a big talent, and he will be going to Real Madrid. I am not thinking of that, even less so of the future. We only want to be rightly aggressive and have the mentality to win". How many times have you re-watched your goal and have you received lots of messages? "I have re-watched it, and yes, I did receive a lot of messages. But the right people are those that are always there for you, even during difficult times. I would like to thank everyone who is always close by me". What do you expect against River? "They are very aggressive an intense, so we must also be aggressive. We have all the right elements to have a great game". About your role. "In the 3-5-2 I can play as a centre-midfielder, support striker or even more out wide: it is up to the manager". What can you tell us about your future? "I never speak of my future. I like living in the present and I am only thinking of the game against River". Did your goal change something in the team? "It was important for our competition, for the chance to get out of the group and to finish first".

How does it make you feel to play River Plate? "It makes me feel good, they are a great team that I like: I do really want to play!".