At the first championship match against the Lazio He had his first taste of the pitch at the Olimpico, at the end of the match, against Fiorentina, then he played for the whole second half: Anthony Raymond is settling into his new reality of Venice after arriving on loan for a season from Bologna. The promising 2004-born striker showed off his skills last year at Ternana in Serie B (9 goals and an assist for him in his first real experience among the “big boys”) and now he’s trying to do the same in Serie A.
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The press conference begins at 2.30pm
What are your first impressions of the group? What made you decide to join Venezia?
“First of all, the fact that there was an ambitious project, even for me, made me decide. It’s a club that is growing a lot. Then the public, when I played here I found great warmth. I can’t wait to play at Penzo”.
Your strengths?
“Attack the depth, the movements of marking. I will give 300% when I am called upon.”
Do Pohjanpalo and Gytkjaer help you?
“Yes, they help me and give me advice, they are helping me a lot.”
You came close to scoring right away.
“Too bad, he took it from me. But the goal will come.”
How will you limit Torino on Friday?
“We respect everyone, but without fear. We compete with everyone.”
About Francis?
“It helps me a lot. It helps me grow in my movements towards the ball and in general as a striker.”
Did you play a good game in Florence?
“I think so, we tried to play with our principles and with courage.”
Is there a striker you look up to?
“When I was little I admired Cavani so much when he played for Napoli. Icardi too.”