I’m not Maradona says Inter hero Emre

"Maradona was an incredible player but all that I am concerned with is doing my best for Inter."

Emre, who has been switched from the left flank to a central midfield position by coach Hector Cuper, scored two superb goals on Saturday as Inter battled back from being three goals down to draw 3-3 at the Stadio Olimpico.

"Im very happy to have scored especially as they were so important for us," he added.

Cuper explained why playing in a more central position has brought out the best in Emre.

"Playing in the middle allows him to make the most of his technical and tactical qualities," Cuper said.

"I know that when needed Emre can be played out wide on the left, but he gives his best in the centre. He is a very intelligent player."

Lazio stormed into a 3-0 lead on Saturday night thanks to Claudio Lopez’s hat-trick, but after Fernando Couto had put through his own net Emre completed a miraculous comeback by scoring twice from outside the penalty box.

His first was an exquisite chip from 25 yards which floated into the corner while his second was a low drive struck with his less favoured right foot which beat Angelo Peruzzi at the near post.

Emre has enjoyed a lengthy run in the team after being used mostly as a substitute last season following his move from Turkish giants Galatasaray.