While on international duty with Belgium, Diego Moreira spoke to RTL Info to reflect on his decisive performance in Milan’s derby win over Inter and to outline his ambitions with both Milan and the Belgian national team.
Key role in Milan’s derby victory
Diego Moreira is a winger who joined Milan over the summer from RC Strasbourg for a reported €50m plus significant add-ons.
Across 10 games in Serie A and the Europa League, Moreira has scored four goals and provided three assists.
He was crucial in Milan’s derby victory over Inter, scoring one goal and assisting two in the 3-1 result.
Speaking to RTL Info, Moreira said: "We know how important a game like the derby is in Italy, and we set the tempo, we controlled the game."
He added: "I was decisive in that match, but it is also due to my teammates. It is something that will remain in my memory forever."
Intense weeks and injury challenges
Moreira described the recent period at Milan as demanding, with the team facing a series of matches while several players were unavailable through injury.
He said: "It has been a tough few weeks, because we had to play a series of games while many players were out injured. It was intense, but it was up to us to prepare in the best possible way."
Wearing Ricky Kaka’s number
Moreira currently wears the shirt number previously associated with Ricky Kaka at Milan.
He commented: "It is an honour to play with his number, but I am building my career and trying to make a name for myself too."
Competition and confidence with Belgium
Moreira is in the Belgium squad for Nations League fixtures away to Turkiye on Thursday and hosting Italy on Sunday evening, but he is by no means guaranteed a starting spot.
He told RTL Info: "Of course I want to play even more, but we know that there are some extraordinary players on the bench. I have to continue proving my worth and giving the coach good reasons to use me."
Moreira also said: "I feel confident, but that doesn’t mean I will rest on my laurels."
