The former Lecce player returned to goals in Serie A after about four months of fasting.
At the end of a match in which he was the absolute protagonist with a brace, Atalanta striker Nikola Krstovic shared his emotions on DAZN. His words revealed the human side of the footballer, with heartfelt dedications that link success on the field to personal affections and one’s roots.
A goal for the family, one for the country
The Montenegrin center forward wanted to give a special meaning to his two goals. “I want to dedicate this day and this double to my son and Montenegro“, he declared, underlining the importance of a moment of sporting joy that coincides with a significant anniversary. On January 7, in fact, Orthodox Christmas is celebrated, a very heartfelt holiday in his country of origin. Krstovic expressed the desire to share this day with his family and with all his compatriots who were celebrating.
Thanks to De Ketelaere
In addition to personal dedications, Krstovic highlighted the value of teamwork. The former Lecce player spent words of gratitude for Charles De Ketelaere, author of the assist for his first goal: “The credit for the first goal is all his. Thanks to Charles, a really nice assist. I saw him and thought: sure he’ll shoot and instead he gave me the ball“. Thanks then to the whole group for a performance in which everything was given.”Three important points for the ranking and we move forward“, concluded the attacker, already projecting himself towards the next home match on Saturday.