TMW Radio
Mattia DamianiArezzo midfielder, spoke to the microphones of TMW Radio during the transmission To All C:
What awareness does the draw with Pescara leave you with?
“We played very well, I would say that we showed that we can compete with anyone. The draw was perhaps a little tight for us because we had the best opportunities. We are very confident.”
The match against Pescara also coincided with your return to the pitch after the injury. What feeling was it?
“It was quite a long time and it wasn’t easy, although getting back in front of our people was a nice moment. Now the worst is over and I have to put more minutes into my legs to get back into condition. I’m still clearly not one hundred percent, but we are working to raise this percentage.”
Now you will face a Perugia in difficulty. What do you expect?
“It’s a game felt by both sides, so we’ll have to go in with the right head; even if they are in a difficult moment we must think of us. If we play like we did on Sunday we will be able to take points from Perugia too.”
You have been in Arezzo since 2022 and spent the two-year period with Indiani. What has changed with Troise compared to the past?
“When you have a coach for two years you get used to his way of playing, but I would say that the coach this year immediately made us understand his ideas. We are all on his side and in fact the results were visible right away. Another characteristic of his is that he wants a lot from us young people and that he wants to make us improve. He wants to make us become great players and he is succeeding.”
How is the square accompanying you at the moment?
“The square is always fantastic, it accompanied us even in difficult moments. There aren’t many places like this, it’s lucky to play here. This must be a stimulus for me and for others. I think I’ve grown a lot in terms of personality, as well as in some technical and tactical aspects.”
You grew up in Udinese’s youth sector. What did that experience leave you with?
“I spent thirteen years at Udinese. All the years there and the many first team training sessions helped me to be ready for grown-up football. With Cioffi I made four benches in Serie A precisely because I trained a lot in the first team.”
Are there any other young people in Italy to observe?
“I’m seeing many young people who are making great journeys. Last year we all saw Fabbian from Bologna, who has a skill that I possess less, namely insertion into the box. I often watched it to perhaps improve in the production phase.”
Speaking of young people, at Udinese in the Primavera you shared the pitch with Ianesi, now a key player for Pontedera. Did you expect that he could also have important numbers in professionalism?
“I have known him for a long time, because we shared two years in the Spring. He is a very strong player and I expected him to do well even among the greats because he undoubtedly has qualities.”