How was the parade for the Scudetto?
“It was a great emotion: I had made the parade with the national team after the European Championship and it took us 3-4 hours, this time it took us twice as long. The affection that the Nerazzurri people has given us is something we will hardly forget.”
Which symbol do you choose for the season?
"I don't choose an episode, but the whole year. All the strength that the group had: there were so many episodes that led us to say that maybe this would have been the right time. After so many wasted occasions, there was so much desire to celebrate and make up for the mistakes of the past. And that comes from a collective, from a team union that has been seen throughout the year."
An image that comes to mind is the Bologna goal, with this group work from central to central, almost an innovative thing. When you think about the kind of growth you have made and the evolution of your game, what satisfaction do you have?
“It's nice to be the showcase of modern football. It is an evolution that comes with Inzaghi. Before it was a classic 3-5-2, now we hardly stay that way. I like to get into the field and expand. We now have such an understanding and harmony, so we all know what our partner will do. And we have confidence in each other.”
Your role models are Thiago Silva and Sergio Ramos. What did you 'stole' them with your eyes?
"Personality, not the fear of making certain plays. If you do your homework, you will never be a game changer as Steph Curry says, who has always been my role model even in a sport other than football: he has left his mark and that's what I would like to do too."
What did Inzaghi convey to you?
"It was also seen on the bus during the festivities the relationship that there is with the coach. Surely the quality that has conveyed us the most is the tranquility and serenity of going to the field to play football."
How is Lautaro?
"He inherited a great responsibility. Until last year we had Handanovic, who was a great personality inside the locker room and was not easy to replace. He plays this role differently, because in any case he is of a different age, and he also relies on us 'elderly' in the group to ask for some tips: it is something that pleases me, because it raises awareness and gives a little responsibility to everyone. I like how he plays the role of captain."
Who surprised you the most?
"Definitely Thuram, I didn't think he could have such a strong approach in our football. We had already played against Borussia Moenchengladbach and it hadn't impressed me that much. Instead you realize how much he is, as well as overflowing physically, even intelligent in movements and how much you work for the team. If I have to tell you one, I'll tell you Marcus."
Inter will start as a favorite next season…
"I said it before a workout a few weeks ago, that is, after the storm it's always sunny. In football the most difficult thing is to repeat itself, now they will all be waiting for us at the gate: starting next season, they will all be ready to point the finger at us. We have a great desire to repeat ourselves, despite the fact that many of us may have experience. But we are still young guys with a great desire to win."
by ForzaInter_1908