Scamacca, the Premier and the legend… Cantona: “I saw his videos. Now I’m at 70%, but in a couple of months … “

Years after Di Canio, another Roman became a Hammer, aiming to shine in the Premier League. Gianluca Scamacca started well, taking the affection of the fans. But he doesn’t want to stop …

Italians do It Better. They know this in England, especially in London, where many Italian players have found their fortune over the decades. Usually they do it at Chelsea, but also at West Ham there are famous examples, those of Angelo Ogbonna and especially Paolo Di Canio. And years later, another Roman became a Hammer, aiming to shine in the Premier League. Gianluca Scamacca started well, taking the affection of the fans. But, as he tells him in an interview with DailyMaildoes not want to stop.

The Cantona myth

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And to the question of who his childhood myth was, he answers with a legend of the Premier. “Years ago they did commercials with Cantona. I have seen them and I have also seen some videos of when he was playing for Manchester United. He was a very influential and important player, even a little arrogant in his approach. And I am trying to do something. like that, I have to find that confidence. I am at 70% of my potential, in a couple of months I will reach my maximum or almost. I have a great feeling with Paqueta, but I know I can do better. That’s why I have to work on self-confidence , about intensity and presence on the pitch. Here in the Premier League you have to be more impressive. And I’m not worried about comparisons with Haaland or Kane, it’s something that others do, it doesn’t affect me. better”.

The Premier and the path so far

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Another world, another football. But Scamacca appreciated the challenge right from the start. “It’s a completely different thing. I like England and I’m having fun at West Ham, there’s a lot of support for the new players. And the league is also different, in Italy it’s tactical, here it’s fast and physical, it’s a game different. When my agent told me West Ham was interested in me, I said ‘close quickly’. I was happy. ” And of the bad boy etiquette he had in Italy, he cares little, because he is very clear about his journey and his goals. “This is my job, my passion, I live for it. And it’s a dream for me, I don’t worry about pressure or why I’m away from home. I live for football and that’s enough. I found my self-confidence. during my journey, but I had a lot of difficulties in the past. I had to work on myself, on my head. Everyone in football has his experience and if it wasn’t my passion I wouldn’t be here now. ” But, to the delight of West Ham, Scamacca is here to stay.