“Where am I at with Italian? I’m studying, but in English I feel more confident. And I have to be careful never to use the words that Barella teaches me…”. Here, even from a small response like this one from Denzel Dumfries – given in the interview granted to The Republic – we fully understand the unity at Inter between teammates. Because even though the former PSV right-back has been in Milan for just over three years and is still rusty with the Italian language, there is always someone who helps him on and off the pitch.
The discussion then moved on Bastoni’s recent admissionwho would prefer to play another Champions League final rather than win the 21st scudetto: “‘Basto’ is always right. The championship is very important, but losing the final in Istanbul in 2023 wasn’t easy. I’ve never been able to watch it again the match. We want another chance and we will do everything we can to win it.”
Then there is one fact that stands out: Inter scores double in Serie A compared to the Champions League, where however they defend better. And Dumfries didn’t fall from the clouds, in fact he tried to give an explanation about it: “We talked about it, but there isn’t a simple explanation. In the cup we have to maintain the fighting spirit, but by scoring more goals. But now we’re thinking about Lazio , she’s very strong.”