Inter Milan teen Matteo Cocchi has named teammate Federico Dimarco as his inspiration.
The 18-year-old full-back made his Champions League debut for the Nerazzurri final season in opposition to Feyenoord.
He additionally performed a key function in Inter’s profitable Primavera marketing campaign.
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Talking within the matchday programme for Inter’s match in opposition to Sassuolo this night, , Cocchi mentioned inspirations and proudest moments.
“I’ve by no means had a real idol,” the Italian mentioned, “however there are gamers who’ve impressed me and considered one of them is unquestionably Dimarco.”
Inter Milan Teenager Cocchi Names Dimarco As Inspiration
SANT’ARCANGELO DI ROMAGNA, ITALY – OCTOBER 28: Matteo Cocchi of Italy in motion. Throughout European Underneath-17 Championship 2024 qualifying spherical match between Italy and Northern Eire. At Stadio Valentino Mazzola on October 28, 2023 in Sant’Arcangelo di Romagna, Italy. (Photograph by Giuseppe Bellini/Getty Pictures)
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Cocchi is a left-back and due to this fact performs in the identical place as Dimarco.
The teen is lucky in that Inter have a proficient star like Dimarco for him to be taught from.
Cocchi additionally mentioned pre-match preparation:
“I put together matches with nice calm, attempting to remain as relaxed as potential and clear my thoughts in order that I can provide every part on the pitch.”
{The teenager} was requested about crucial problem of his profession to this point.
“It was overcoming the second after lacking a penalty within the UEFA Youth League two years in the past,” he mentioned.
“It wasn’t straightforward,” he continued.
“However due to the crew and the coach I managed to maneuver ahead and be taught classes from it.”
Cocchi joined Inter’s youth system from Bologna in 2021 and final yr, his contract was prolonged till 2027.