After D. Frattesi scored in the second match of the UEFA Nations League group stage, contributing to Italy's 4:1 away victory over Turkey, he gave an interview to Sky Sport Italia.

First of all, I'd like to start with you and your goal. How badly did you want to score, and what do you say about the excellent individual form you're in right now?

Yes, I really wanted it. It had been quite a while since I last scored for the national team, and we really needed to give a strong response after last Friday's match. So I think the goal is exactly the right way for us to reset and start fresh. I sincerely hope this new beginning will bring more joy and satisfaction to the Italian fans and the whole country. In short, it's a very good new start.

Your start to the new league season has also been outstanding. I'd like to ask how you're feeling physically and mentally. How strong is your desire to play for the national team and to play a decisive, key role on the pitch, as you did today?

That desire is extremely strong, but clearly to play a decisive role at the national team level, I first need to make an impact at club level and, most importantly, get consistent and adequate playing time. That's my most important personal goal this season.

To be honest, I didn't expect the start of the new season to go this smoothly, but my internal motivation is very strong, especially after last season. As they say, I've always had a fire inside me, and I'll maintain this momentum for quite a while. So I hope to continue contributing to the team with new goals and excellent overall tactical performances.

By the way, can you tell us specifically what tactical instructions Coach Mancini gave you before the match? And about your specific position on the pitch, Tonali's position, and the specific tasks the coach set for you? What were your real feelings on the pitch?

The feelings on the pitch were really good. The attacking players, my teammates and I, have known each other for many years, including Jacopo (Raspadori) and Pio (Sebastiano Esposito). We played some passes and runs that looked quite natural, smooth, and simple, but in reality these combinations are not simple in a match at all. So the chemistry and understanding we've built over time are crucial.

Before I went on the pitch, Mancio (Mancini) told me one thing: he reminded me to always watch for rebound opportunities at the edge of the penalty area. Since the coach gave such an instruction, and he clearly understands the game very well, it turned out that his advice was really very effective and directly led to the goal.

What did you say to him after the goal?

Nothing at that moment, and even now I see he's still busy with interviews from other media.

What do you plan to tell him later? Since he's nearby, would you like to say something to him?

No, no, no, I won't say anything. But again, I've always known that his instructions and advice are never random or unfounded; they're always very purposeful. So I hope he'll continue to give me such good ideas in the upcoming matches, and let's see if we can repeat this success in the next game.

As a more experienced player compared to some of the young newcomers on the team, I'd also like to ask you about Kaiode. That incredibly long throw-in into the attacking third was amazing...

Yes, at that moment I saw him grab a towel and carefully wipe the ball, and I thought: what is this guy doing? But then unexpectedly—to be honest, I didn't particularly notice this detail in the dressing room, but it was actually a specially designed and practiced throw-in tactic. The ball may have bounced slightly off the ground after the throw, otherwise, given its trajectory and power, I think it could have even directly created a threat or gone into the goal. So we need to keep practicing this special tactic.

Also, about Sebastiano Esposito—was he nervous before coming on the pitch?

I think at the start of the match or before coming on, there must have been some nerves and excitement, which is completely normal. But as soon as he stepped on the pitch, he proved through his actions that he's fully capable of handling this level of play. So we're all very happy to see another excellent young player join our national team.

Переведено ИИ.

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