Before the pre-match press conference against Slavia Prague began, Inter Milan player Di Marco was interviewed and talked about the team's status, new coach Zivo, his playing time, and teammate Pio Esposito.

What is Inter Milan's current status?

is very good, we have won three consecutive games and we need to fight for a fourth victory tomorrow. In the Champions League, every game is difficult, but we have to face it like we did in the past three games.

What attitude will you start your Champions League journey at home? What is the goal?

I think the growth of the team and the club is obvious to all. We have to start tomorrow and do our best in all competitions. Everyone has seen what we did against Ajax. We are strong and we deserve to stand here for two consecutive years. Now we have to fight to go as far as possible.

Can you talk about head coach Ziwo? What did he bring to the team?

He gave us a lot. Personally, he is helping me regain my confidence that I have lost. As for the past, we had to start from scratch as we did when we won the league title. We have a new coach who gives us new motivation and we have to follow him in the best way.

You have played more than 80 minutes this season. Is there any change?

No, because I always give 100%. This is the coach's choice. However, being able to play for 90 minutes more frequently, rather than being automatically replaced after an hour, can help you improve your physical condition.

You and Pio Esposito both grew up in Inter Milan youth training, and you hugged each other after scoring against Cagliari. How do you evaluate him?

Pio is very young, he is a good kid, and he works very hard every day. He is doing everything he can to be the top European player, but I want to emphasize that he has to grow. He is only 20 years old and needs time to grow up. And, I've known him since he was five because our brother used to play football together. Be his "uncle"? That's not, but we Italian players are all trying to help him integrate into the team as soon as possible.