«Scoring is always a great thrill, succeeding in the European Championship is even more beautiful. Representing Sardinia like Riva? He is an unattainable myth ”
ROME. “We will try to make Spinazzola proud, we can not help but find other ways to celebrate for him.” It is the thought that Nicolò Barella wanted to dedicate to the blue outside who was seriously injured during the match against Belgium.
“It was the first goal for which at the end of the match I did not rejoice precisely for what happened to ‘Spina’, I am really sorry for him – highlighted the midfielder from Coverciano where he is preparing the semifinal against Spain together with his teammates. scheduled for Tuesday in London – It was all strange, football gives a lot but also takes away a lot, on the other hand it is our work, our passion ».
Then returning to the goal that on Friday evening unlocked the match against Lukaku and his teammates: «Scoring is always a great emotion, succeeding in the European Championship is even more beautiful. For me it counts but it’s even more important if it helps the team. Representing Sardinia as Gigi Riva did? He is a myth, unattainable, I can only say that I hope to get close and always make my land proud ».
On Tuesday the match against Spain which is worth the final on 11 June. «Spain champions of Europe _ underlines Barella _ had an incredible midfield, with many great champions. The hope is to do like them and maybe even better. Here we are all owners, not just me or Jorginho and Verratti who are also two phenomena. For the midfield there are Pessina, Locatelli, Castrovilli, who stayed at home due to injury or by choice. To speak only of us would be disrespectful ».
«For sure _ continues the Cagliari midfielder who has been at Inter for two seasons _ together with that of my club, the blue midfield is the strongest department in which I have ever played. Who do I admire about Spain? If I think of some midfielder from the past, it is inevitable to think of Xavi and Iniesta, who inspired all those who love football, not just me. Today I consider Busquets one of the best at the moment for many years. Tuesday will be a great challenge, we will try to beat their midfield and obviously all of Spain ».
The images of the hug between teammates in rival Inter on Saturday in Italy-Belgium went around the world. “What did I say to Lukaku at the end of Belgium-Italy? I was happy for myself _ says Barella _, but sorry for him, we have been playing together for two years, we have won a championship together. We have created something special but it will have many other occasions to celebrate ».
«As for Mancini’s message at the end of the match – he concludes -, I was exchanging my shirt with Lukaku when the coach was talking. Did that indicate that there were still two to go to the final? Things in the locker room remain as they are and I do not circulate them either on social networks or during interviews “. (HANDLE).