Italy Wingback Praises Inter Milan Progress Despite 2-2 Napoli Draw: “We Would’ve Lost This Game A Few Months Ago” | OneFootball

Inter Milan wingback Federico Dimarco addressed the press after Sunday’s frustrating 2-2 home draw against Napoli.

Speaking to Sport Mediaset via FCInterNews, the Italian star hailed the team’s progress under Cristian Chivu.

Federico Dimarco opened the scoring with his fourth Serie A goal of the season, putting Inter in front just before the ten-minute mark.

As a result, the 28-year-old now boasts nine goal contributions in 18 league matches this term.

Therefore, he is the most prolific defender across Europe’s top-five leagues.

However, Inter failed to capitalize on Dimarco’s early strike, dropping the lead twice to register a third consecutive home draw against Napoli.

Indeed, Scott McTominay notched up a brace to help the Partenopei avoid defeat at San Siro.

Despite failing to settle the score with the reigning champions after a controversial 3-1 loss in the reverse fixture, Inter performed well.

Unfortunately, Cristian Chivu is still waiting for his first win against direct Scudetto rivals.

Federico Dimarco Hails Inter Milan Progress After Napoli Draw

BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 28: Federico Dimarco of FC Internazionale reacts during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and FC Internazionale at New Balance Arena on December 28, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“There’s some regret, yes, because we went ahead twice and then got caught,” Dimarco said after the game. “But we take this important point against a strong team.

‘We always have to remember they are the Italian champions, and there’s a reason for that. It’s good like this; we have to keep going the way we are.”

Asked whether Inter could’ve done more, Dimarco replied: “Right after the match, it’s hard to say; when we analyze the game, we’ll understand better.”

Then, he slammed the media for putting pressure on Inter.

“That’s just you guys liking to make headlines… A few months ago, we would have lost this match.

“Today we hold a draw against a strong team. We’re first, 3 points ahead of Milan and 4 ahead of Napoli.

“We have to keep going like this and follow what the coach asks us to do.”

Furthermore, he commented on his stunning strike.

“I haven’t watched it again, but Marcus also told me. Too bad it didn’t give us the win.”

Finally, he assessed the competition.

“There are many teams close by. Being the champions of Italy, they are a bit stronger.

“But Milan, who we lost to in the first leg, are still behind; Juventus is coming back, and Roma is doing well.

“There are many teams within a few points of each other.”