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12.30 – It will be Gianluigi Donnarumma to answer questions from journalists today in Coverciano. The national team goalkeeper will speak on the third day of the Azzurri’s retreat, who are preparing for the Wembley final against Argentina.
Yesterday in Coverciano he spoke Alessandro Florenzi: Click here to re-read his press conference.
13.20 – Gianluigi Donnarumma has arrived in the press room.
Does this Champions League say that Courtois is the best goalkeeper in Europe?
“Sure, Yesterday I saw the match and he played an incredible match, he kept Real Madrid standing until the end. It made me feel a bit, we could have been there, but unfortunately football is like that. They won. and I congratulate Courtois, he made great interventions “.
Will your future be more peaceful?
“It hasn’t been an easy year, but it’s still me and I’m always working hard. I’m always at the disposal of the team, of Italy. There is no problem, you just have to start again and do it in the best possible way.”
What will you miss about Chiellini?
“He will miss everything about Giorgio, both on and off the pitch he was a point of reference for Italian and world football, especially for us young people. He gave us a great hand, now we want to give him great joy. He will miss him on the pitch, it’s really fantastic. and always gives you a hand, even with a simple word “.
How was the first season at PSG?
“Being part of such a club and such a team helps you a lot, taking turns for a goalkeeper is not easy but this season has helped me from all points of view.”
How did you react to the Milan Scudetto? Are there any new Donnarumma?
“After winning the title, the perfect year was the Scudetto of Milan and I congratulate them, they did an incredible job and I’m proud of them. to aim for, there is Bastoni, Raspadori, Scamacca … But now we have to start again, the disappointment of the World Cup is still fresh and on Wednesday we have to win. We have to start playing well and getting great results “.
Was it foul what you suffered in Real-PSG? Anything to say to the San Siro fans in view of Italy’s return in September?
“For me, yes, it was a foul. We could have managed it better, even afterwards. Too bad, football is made up of episodes and we had dominated before. We have a great team and great champions. At San Siro, I think about myself and my team . What people think should not affect us: I just say that when I am with the Italy shirt we must cheer on Italy “.
What season has it been for you? What loss was Raiola for you?
“It was a complicated year. But you have to start again, you have to accept it and move on, you have to work harder than before. On Raiola, I say that I had an incredible relationship and it was really a cold shower. I always want to remember him with a smile, he always has wanted to do something important for the players, he will give us great strength. ”
Are you going back to Wembley on Wednesday, what are your feelings and what is your future in the national team?
“We must not forget what we did at the European Championship, this is a fantastic group and they gave us an incredible result. The disappointment of not entering the World Championship is still fresh, we are still disappointed. It hurts, some guys will no longer be with us but we young people must bring Italy back to where it deserves “.
You said it is not easy for a goalkeeper to alternate. Have you thought about losing your place in the national team?
“I don’t need reassurance, it’s been a difficult year but I don’t need reassurance. I’ve always been careful to work, I always feel proud to be here and to wear this shirt”.
Could Italy-Argentina be the last for other teammates too? What promise did you make to Mino in your Instagram post?
“I’ll confess it after having kept it … I meant the World Cup, Chiellini will retire then the others will make their choices in peace. I’m sorry for Chiellini, it could have been his last World Cup”.
Have you talked to Messi?
“Absolutely, with Messi and Di Maria. When we broke up in Paris after the last race we talked a little bit about it … They are a great team, you have to prepare them in the best way.”
Is it inevitable that goalkeepers play so many with their feet? Can you handle the criticism?
“I have broad shoulders and I can manage them, just as I manage praise. It is part of your job. On the game with your feet, it is normal to have benefits but sometimes you risk a little bit, in some games risking a lot becomes complicated and you have to know how to manage certain situations. The role has changed a lot, I was lucky enough to work a lot on it already from the Milan youth sector and I already had the prospect of playing the ball from behind. Certainly in some moments of some matches you don’t have to risk so much, football has changed”.
TMW – For you in Paris it was a difficult season. While Milan have won the Scudetto, are there any regrets for not staying?
“No regret, I’m happy with what Milan has done and I wrote to all my teammates. I’m happy with what they have done but there is no regret.”
13.43 – Press conference concluded
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