The Italian international Raspadori, who currently plays for Atletico Madrid, accepted an exclusive interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, during which he talked about the dual challenges of the club and the national team.
Let's start with the national team
"We must now participate in the play-offs, and we also understand how important this is to the entire country, because missing the previous two World Cups has had a great impact on us. Now the national team has encountered some difficulties, but we can always cheer up in adversity, and we have to do it this time to achieve a goal that cannot be missed."
This is more of a psychological problem than a technical one. Question
"When things don't go well, there is never a single reason. We have excellent qualities, both mentally and technically. We must work based on this and do everything we can to amplify and show our strengths and avoid mistakes like recent ones. The players are here, the team is strong, and the coach is well prepared, and we have the conditions to achieve success."
Next is Atletico Madrid's game against Inter Milan.
"This game is very important for the Champions League campaign. We lost two difficult games in England and won two at home. If we want to get into the top eight, we have to do everything we can to win."
How is Atletico Madrid's form?
"It's good. We have won five games in a row and the away win at Getafe is also very crucial. We lost there last year and it is important to win such difficult games. Now we are in points We are only 4 points away from Real Madrid in the table. After a difficult start, we have recovered very well."
Simone said that he did not give Raspadori enough opportunities
"I thank him, but I know that there will be fierce competition. I was the same at Napoli, which helps you to give your best on the field and in training. I certainly hope to play every game, but it is also good to be like this. Waiting for more consecutive opportunities is also a quality and I am always ready to be called upon. "
How this choice came about
"Atletico showed interest and I did not hesitate, I think it is a good opportunity to grow. I have always followed and admired La Liga and I am excited to have the opportunity to try. Of course, it is not easy to leave Naples, it is a unique city, full of opportunities. Full of passion and love for football. I had a great time there and won two Serie A titles. I had a lot of support from the club, my teammates and the fans, and I had an incredible experience."
Inter Milan was also interested, but nothing really concrete."
Inter Milan beat Roma, but lost to Napoli, Juventus and AC Milan.
"Losing important games may affect the mood of the team, but I know many Inter Milan players and I understand their psychological quality. They know how to recover from disappointment. This is a strong team and they will be full of motivation."
Conte and Simeone
"They have a lot in common, they are both very Strictly, if they want to tell you something, they will say it directly and will not beat around the bush, which is something I appreciate very much. Their training methods are different, and there is more emphasis on intensity and ball training, but they can both convey great passion and energy and inspire you to go all out on the court. This is reflected in their teams. "
What is the difference between Serie A and La Liga?
"In Serie A, football is more about tactics and research. In La Liga, I immediately noticed a huge difference in intensity, both on the field and in training. It's a different way of playing and it's very exciting for me, all the teams are playing hard and I love it. It's exactly what I expected and what I imagined when watching La Liga from a distance ”
Marcos Llorente
“We talk often and I ask him for some very valuable and interesting ideas. In the locker room, he adjusts the atmosphere according to the situation, which helps the team building and creates a good atmosphere.”
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