Donnarumma

Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma admits he couldn’t totally take pleasure in his latest Champions League win with PSG and urges followers to help the Azzurri: ‘We have to get to the World Cup collectively.’

Donnarumma spoke at a press convention at Coverciano on Wednesday. Soccer Italia was among the many accredited

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“I wouldn’t say there’s fear,” mentioned Donnarumma.

“There’s positively stress as a result of it’s an vital match the place we have now to offer all the things to win. There’s a World Cup at stake. Everybody right here understands the significance of this sport. We’re prepared. There’s a little bit of an emergency state of affairs, however we’ll discover the fitting setup to go there and attempt to win.”

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – APRIL 15: Marco Asensio of Aston Villa takes a shot while underneath stress from Gianluigi Donnarumma of Paris Saint-Germain throughout the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Closing Second Leg match between Aston Villa FC and Paris Saint-Germain at Villa Park on April 15, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Picture by Dan Istitene/Getty Photos)

CRITICISM – “We have to discover steadiness, as a result of after the loss in opposition to Germany, I learn issues I didn’t like. We misplaced in opposition to an important workforce, and each matches had been balanced, even when we began the second leg poorly. I solely learn unfavourable feedback concerning the workforce after the sport. We want steadiness as a result of we’re a younger group, we all the time struggle, we all the time give our all ,and we will nonetheless develop so much. We’re already at a excessive stage, and this workforce wants help as a result of there are proficient younger gamers with an important future and an important coach. We’ll want your help and the help of all Italians to realize nice issues.”

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LUIS ENRIQUE – “He’s introduced calm and steadiness. There’s a unbelievable relationship with all of the gamers, and he makes us really feel vital. The primary factor is the sense of calm he transmits, even in an important matches.”

BEST MOMENT OF HIS CAREER? – “That’s true, there have been powerful moments even once I got here again to play right here, morally very tough ones. It’s not straightforward if you return to your nation and also you’re not welcomed as you deserve. Now I’m completely happy to have regained confidence, steadiness, and the fitting mentality. I’m completely happy to have the help of all Italians.”

MUNICH, GERMANY – MAY 31: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates after Need Doue of Paris Saint-Germain (not pictured) scores his workforce’s second purpose throughout the UEFA Champions League Closing 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Munich Soccer Enviornment on Could 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Picture by Lars Baron/Getty Photos)

BARTHEZ SAID HE LOST WEIGHT? – “No, however I’ve all the time dealt with all the things very well. I’m an expert in each facet, and I’ve all the time taken care of my physique, together with coaching and all the things else. For positive, through the years, I’ve grown in all areas, particularly mentally. I feel I’ve made progress there, and I’m completely happy about that as a result of it helps me handle video games higher. That’s a part of a participant’s development.”

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MEETING INTER PLAYERS AFTER UCL FINAL – “I didn’t say something. There was a heartfelt hug with my teammates after the match. I used to be very completely happy about it. The reality is that I struggled to completely benefit from the Champions League victory as a result of on the opposite facet, there have been brothers I’ve all the time fought alongside. There was an exquisite embrace with them on the finish of the sport. One thing really particular that meant so much to me. We haven’t talked about it right here, not even a single joke. The one factor we’ve centered on is the energy we have to carry into these two matches to offer all the things collectively.”

SET PIECES – “We’ve made some modifications, however total we have to keep calm. Each nook kick or free kick can’t be handled like an enormous supply of stress. In Dortmund, we adjusted a couple of issues, and now we’ll see what to do in opposition to Norway. It’s a match that should be ready properly. We’ll work on the right way to deal with these conditions within the coming days. With the coach and your entire workers.”

HAALAND – “He’s probably the greatest strikers within the World, an unbelievable ahead. We’ll have to offer all the things to cease him. I put together for each match the identical means, however there’s all the time a bit extra stress when you find yourself up in opposition to a striker like him. You positively pay extra consideration when somebody like that’s on the opposite facet.”

DORTMUND, GERMANY – MARCH 23: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy seems to be dejected after Jamal Musiala of Germany (obscured) scores his workforce’s second purpose throughout the UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal Leg Two match between Germany and Italy at Soccer Stadium Dortmund on March 23, 2025 in Dortmund, Germany. (Picture by Alex Grimm/Getty Photos)

WHAT HE BRINGS FROM PSG – “I attempt to carry the calmness and freedom I’ve once I play for PSG and the mentality of giving all the things on the pitch. Matches are lengthy these days, and there are 5 substitutions. You win and lose as a workforce.”

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ACERBI – “Absolutely, it might have been useful to have Ace right here with us, however everyone seems to be answerable for their very own actions. Whoever comes right here should give all the things. Being a part of the Italian nationwide workforce is a accountability. Because you had been a toddler, you could have all the time dreamed of carrying the Azzurri jersey. It’s an unbelievable honour and it’s important to give all the things for the shirt.”

AGENT MEETING INTER – “I didn’t know he was at Inter. I really feel good in Paris. Then it’s as much as the membership to determine whether or not to resume my contract or not. I’m prepared for something, however my first selection is Paris. I’ve discovered my steadiness, the followers and the workforce care about me, and I hope to remain right here for a few years.”

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 20: Joshua Kimmich of Germany has a shot saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy throughout the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal leg one match between Italy and Germany at Stadio San Siro on March 20, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Alex Grimm/Getty Photos)

FUTURE – “As I’ve already mentioned, I’m not closing the door to something, I’m having fun with the second. Perhaps, in a couple of years, issues might change. Italy is unquestionably my dwelling, and I do miss it a bit. Perhaps in the future I’ll come again, however for now I’m taking issues day-to-day. I really feel good, and everybody at PSG has confidence in me. I’m completely happy, proper now, I’m simply centered on what I’m doing and having fun with all the things in Paris.”

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MESSAGE FOR ITALY FANS – “We have to get to the World Cup collectively, and we’d like the followers’ help. If we go, we’ll go altogether. We’re a younger workforce, we have to trust, and we have now an important coach. We want steady help. Even when not everybody might be with us in Norway, we all know that each one Italians are behind us, and the help of all of the followers might be essential.”

IMPROVEMENTS – “I’ve discovered steadiness in all the things with Luis Enrique. He’s helped me so much, particularly on the psychological facet. I’ve discovered extra composure via the video games. I all the time attempt to keep linked with the workforce, comply with the sport and keep communication with he line of defense. Now we have robust gamers who need the ball at their toes. There’s nice motion and mobility. When you could have the ball, you could have extra choices. Past that, I’ve improved in each facet because of the efforts and dedication I’ve put into each single coaching session. I’ve an important goalkeeping coach who helps me so much. I’m in a great place, and I consider dedication is the important thing issue for long-term enchancment.”