Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella sees winning his first match as important despite all the difficulties.
The Azzurri beat Albania 2-1 in the Euro 2024 Group B first match on Saturday. Make the former champion debut with 3 points as desired Promotion ufabet. The next game is scheduled to clash with Spain on June 20.
“It was a bit of a strange start to the game. Scoring a goal after 23 seconds can affect the mental state of the players,” the midfielder, who scored the winning goal, told UFABET Sport Italia.
“however We want to win this game. We should have scored more goals and [the game] dropped off a bit towards the end. But winning this game gives us a start in the right direction.
“I am happy because the last few days without training have been difficult, but the coaches, staff and teammates have made me feel like I am part of the team. I want to repay that.”
When asked about becoming the current top scorer for the Italian national team with 10 goals, the Inter Milan midfielder replied jokingly.
“That’s worrying. Because it means I’m getting older and playing more.’
Italy recovered from the shock of conceding the fastest goal ever scored at a European Championship to beat Albania 2-1 as Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella ensured the defending champions made a winning start to the tournament.