Inter Milan Wing-Back Demands Italy Be ‘Mentally Strong’ In World Cup Play-Off Against Bosnia & Hails Teammate As ‘Truly Special’
Inter Milan Wing-Back Demands Italy Be ‘Mentally Strong’ In World Cup Play-Off Against Bosnia & Hails Teammate As ‘Truly Special’ Federico Dimarco has called on Italy to be mentally resilient above all else in Tuesday’s World Cup play-off final against Bosnia, while delivering a glowing tribute to Inter Milan teammate Pio Esposito that underlines just how highly the young striker is regarded within the national team camp. The Inter wing-back spoke at a press conference at Coverciano ahead of the crucial fixture, addressing the tactical challenge Bosnia present and offering a candid take on what Italy need to do to secure their place at the World Cup. On the mindset required for the match, Dimarco was clear, with quotes via FCInterNews .
“We must be mentally strong above all. If we are strong in the head we will bring home the result. ” He expanded on the point when asked whether legs or mentality matter more.
“It is the head that commands the legs. We know we face a very strong team, one with several players from our league. We will need to be good in every aspect.
” Dimarco Heaps Praise On ‘Truly Special’ Inter & Italy Teammate Pio Esposito When the conversation turned to Esposito, Dimarco was warm and protective in equal measure. “Pio is a truly special boy, even for his age he is already ahead mentally,” he said. “It is genuinely difficult to get angry with him.
He always gives 100% in matches and in training. That demonstrates his growth over these six or seven months. ” On the pressure the teenager faces, Dimarco was careful.