Today is the second day of the Italian National team in Coverciano. Marco Verratti took the floor directly from the main hall: Portugal is their next opponent, with an eye to Napoli, the Champions League and much more: "Certainly we believe in that first place spot, but we know that it does not depend solely on us and therefore it will be difficult. But we will fight to win and have a great game at the San Siro".
Responding to the criticism: "It has always been like that, when I play well I'm a national, otherwise no. With Italy it is more difficult to prove your value, because with your club you work every day, while here, only a month or a month and a half. I have said this before: everyone expects a lot from me, as they consider me an important player. My task is to give everything in the middle of the field".
Italy therefore returns to Milan. Against Sweden, a year ago, he was not there: "Elimination was a difficult time for everyone. We have to move forward, it was a defeat that did us good, because it made us aware that we had to give more. Our first goal is to redeem ourselves in the eyes of the people we have disappointed. We must bring enthusiasm".
The questions inevitably slips to Gian Piero Ventura and his resignation with Chievo: "I do not know the situation. I have my opinion, but I would not want to talk about it. Not going to the World Cup was not just his fault, we all went wrong. It's a wound still open, I wonder if I will happen to play in the next World Cup in four years. We knew we could get second behind Spain, who is superior to us. There is great regret for the playoffs with Sweden".
On Sandro Tonali, the first call-up for a 2000 to the national team: "I have not talked about it yet, but to get to the National team, you need quality. He reminds me a bit of myself, because I was in the Serie B for my first call-up. The National team does not happen to everyone, and he will certainly be happy - he will bring excitement and we need that".
From Italy to PSG, where the criticism is not lacking, especially after being caught driving under the influence of alcohol: "I made a huge mistake, which can not be done, even more so when you represent a great club. I apologized and I will move on. That said, I'm a person who does not care what the press says or a journalist. Whether in negative or positive moments. I play for a club, they trust me, they always show it to me. I've been there for 7 years, I've never had problems with the coaches. Since Ibra left, I became responsible for many things. So I feel like going on to win something important."
