Livaja laps up debut goal

Inter Milan’s Marko Livaja was delighted to score on senior debut in their Europa League clash with Rubin Kazan, but said he can improve.

The Croatia Under-19 international got the hosts at San Siro on level terms just before the stroke of half-time after Rubin went 1-0 up from the penalty spot.

But in the second half Inter fell behind again and had Japan international Yuto Nagatomo to thank for salvaging a draw, and Livaja said he could have been more prolific in front of goal.

Speaking shortly after the full-time whistle, the former Hadjuk Split youth player told the club’s official TV station: “I scored the first then I messed up the second… we didn’t win but it was an enjoyable match.”

Livaja revealed it was exciting for him to open his account for the Serie A giants but at the same time remained level-headed about the moment.

He added: “Yes, it was an emotional occasion for me. I didn’t go crazy after scoring. My aim is always to score goals.”

Although slightly disappointed with a home draw his focus has been immediately switched to this weekend’s Serie A clash with Siena.

“Now we have to think about Siena, it’s an important game,” he said.