The Nerazzurri captain, on the eve of the challenge with Barcelona, plays the charge: “The determination must never be missing, as the Nerazzurri team did when he eliminated the Blaugrana. Golden ball? First the team comes”
Lautaro Martinez reveals himself in the press room with the Zen calm of Captain Bramoso to bring the boat back on the right route. Listen to the questions, weighs words and a certain point jokes as well. The first time he set foot in Barcelona was 21 years old, the second 22, the last 25. Now he has 27 and wears the band: “I am a little older, but I have the same desire to conquer finals and win titles. I saw his companions work big after this week. We are not used to losing three games in a row, he hurt us, but the group is strong. We will have to be united. They are our keywords.”
Yamal
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Lautaro scored two goals in the last two away challenges against Barcelona. Different stadium this time – from Camp Nou to Lluís Companys -, but the same ambition: “We want to redeem us. The determination must never be missing, like the Inter of 2010 that eliminated the Blaugrana in the semifinal. We are ready to play a game of great personality. In recent years we have played two Champions League semifinals. We know the offensive potential of Barcelona well, we will have to make a great game at a defensive level. We have already done it during the course against opponents and strong teams. Chapter Thuram. Inzaghi has not yet dissolved the reserves on his use: “For us it is fundamental, the coach has not yet told us if he will play or not, but his forward contribution is important. If I think of the Golden Ball? First the team comes, then the individual prizes. I think about winning for the fans and for our families, who in the end are the ones who suffer most. The prize, if it arrives, is thanks to the group”. The last note is on Yamal: “Between him and Messi there are no comparisons – concluded Lautaro -, Leo is the largest of all time. Lamine is doing great things, he has a great future”.
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