Claudio Marchisio was beaming after his magnificent goal sent Inter crashing to only their second Serie A defeat of the season.
“I have to say that against Cagliari and in the first half tonight my legs weren't responding as well as I'd hoped,” he said after the 2-1 Juventus victory.
“I am working very hard in training to recover from my injury and always give my best for the team.
“As for the goal, I am happy above all for the team, but also for the fans and I must confess a little for myself.”
The young midfielder netted a Leo Messi-style goal, controlling with his left foot, right, then finishing again with the left after skipping past Walter Samuel.
It is a victory that puts Juventus right back in the title race, five points adrift of Inter and still one behind Milan.
“Our belief and conviction changed everything. Inter are a top club, we know that, but beating them tonight was very important.
“We must continue like this and not lose our path, without forgetting that Milan are also in front.”
There was controversy late on with Felipe Melo's red card for a scuffle with Mario Balotelli, a former Under-21 international teammate of Marchisio's.
“Mario is a friend and I try to give him advice. Unfortunately people are wrong to insult him. The fans continually sniped at him, but all we wanted was the victory.
“Having said that, he needs to improve his behaviour and attitude.”
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