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Daniele De RossiItalian footballer, midfielder for Roma and the Italian national team.
Date of Birth: 24.07.1983
Country:  Italy |
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- Italian footballer, midfielder for Roma and the Italian national team
- De Rossi's perspective on Mario Balotelli
- De Rossi's view on Balotelli's behavior
- Italian fans' absence at Euro 2012
- Impact of fans on the outcome of the match
- Support from Italian fans during the match against Ireland
- De Rossi's admiration for Steven Gerrard
- De Rossi's thoughts on England's playing style
- Adapting to a new position in defense
- Undecided position against England
Italian footballer, midfielder for Roma and the Italian national team
Daniele De Rossi is an Italian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for the Italian club Roma and the Italian national team. Known for his strong defensive skills and leadership on the field, De Rossi has established himself as one of the top players in Italian football.
De Rossi's perspective on Mario Balotelli
In a recent interview before the training session of the Italian national team in Krakow, De Rossi shared his thoughts on the upbringing of Mario Balotelli and admitted that he too made mistakes at his age. When asked about Balotelli's knowledge of English players, De Rossi highlighted the importance of putting pressure on the English team, regardless of who does it.
De Rossi's view on Balotelli's behavior
De Rossi acknowledged that Balotelli, like any young player, needs to go through mistakes and grow up. He believes that Balotelli is behaving normally for his age but should start becoming more responsible and accustomed to being evaluated as an adult. De Rossi emphasized that this is the moment when Balotelli needs to become a man.
Italian fans' absence at Euro 2012
When asked about the low number of Italian fans supporting the national team at Euro 2012, De Rossi explained that Italy is going through a difficult time, and many fans cannot afford to travel to Poland and Ukraine. He anticipated that Italian fans would still be in the minority, considering the large number of English fans who passionately support their team.
Impact of fans on the outcome of the match
De Rossi dismissed the notion that the ratio of fans in the stadium would have any effect on the match's result. He emphasized that what matters is the performance of the players on the field, and regardless of the number of fans, it will be eleven against eleven.
Support from Italian fans during the match against Ireland
De Rossi expressed his gratitude for the support received from the fans who made it to Poznan and the millions who supported the team from home. He hoped that some of them would be able to attend the match against England as well.
De Rossi's admiration for Steven Gerrard
De Rossi revealed that Steven Gerrard has always been one of his idols. He praised Gerrard's class and acknowledged his consistent high-level performance throughout the years.
De Rossi's thoughts on England's playing style
De Rossi noted that England plays in a similar style to Italy, with a strong defensive approach. He admitted that he was personally hoping to face Ukraine in the quarterfinals rather than England.
Adapting to a new position in defense
De Rossi expressed his appreciation for the trust placed in him by coach Cesare Prandelli, who assigned him to a more defensive role. He enjoyed the flexibility Prandelli allowed him in interpreting his role on the field.
Undecided position against England
De Rossi stated that he is unsure about which position he will play against England, leaving it up to the coach's decision.
