PINZOLO - "What is your dream?" or "How does it feel to have so
many fans at just 20 years of age?" or "When will you be back?"
These were just some of the questions posed to Marco Andreolli, Mauro Icardi
and Diego Milito, the three Nerazzurri players who appeared on stage tonight
in the Piazza Carera in Pinzolo. Roberto Scarpini, Roberto Monzani and Nagaja Beccalossi took part by
relaying those questions from the fans.
Andreolli began by stating: "My dream has now come true. Every day I have
to show I’m worthy of this shirt. Right now I’m only thinking about improving
because when I left my desire to return was incredible. The fans? They’re the
essence of football, and none of this would make sense without them."
Diego Milito then admitted: "I don’t really know for certain and I don’t want to try to estimate the date. The doctors and I are trying to do the best we can because I can’t
wait to get back on the pitch and repay you fans for your support. We hope it’s
soon." He then passed the microphone to Icardi and Mauro could not hide the fact that he hopes to follow the same path as past Nerazzurri champions, just like Milito, who was seated beside him. El Principe
then spoke about his childhood: "As a youngster I was always active. Did I
dream of becoming a footballer? Honestly, no. I’ve loved football since the day
I was born, but I was never one who dreamed of making it to the highest level.
My son Leandro? He’s crazy about the game."
When asked about his
international future, Icardi responded: "We'll see. First I have to play for Inter, and play well. Then I’ll start
thinking about the national team."
Then Milito confessed to have bought a team-mate’s shirt:
"It’s true. Walter Samuel’s at a Pupi Foundation auction." El
Principe continued on Mazzarri: "We’re getting on very well with him. It’s
true we’re working hard, but we shouldn’t compare him to other coaches since
each one has his own style."
Andreolli gave his thoughts on Inter’s objectives: "We’re not setting
goals for ourselves. Certainly it’s a new team and so we need to work hard and
get to know each other. We need to improve on a daily basis and learn
everything we can from Mazzarri. We have to give our all for these colours, then
we’ll see where it takes us."
"Playing at the San Siro in front of our fans. Yes, I think this is what I
missed most of all," revealed Milito, while Andreolli explained the
differences he encountered returning to Inter after so long: "I was 16
when I first arrived and I remember that day very well when I first walked
through the gates in Appiano Gentile. Ten years ago I was a kid. Now I’m older
and coming back was something truly emotional for me. It was a dream that came
true, and now I hope to build on it."
"For the past five months, from the moment I wake up, my thoughts are on
playing again," said Milito. Then it was Icardi’s turn to speak on his
hopes: "Scoring 15 goals this season? I’m hoping for even more… I chose
the number 9 because I’ve always liked it. For a forward 9 has a certain
significance, and it’s been worn by so many great players."
The final question was for Diego Milito, who explained that the toughest defenders
a forward can face are "Walter Samuel definitely, and then my brother
Gabi." And if he had to choose his most beautiful goal? "It’s hard
not to think of the second one in Madrid, although the goal I wanted the most
was the one against Siena that allowed us to win the Scudetto."
