Italian national team captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo spoke to Rai following Italy’s impressive 4-1 victory over Israel in the Nations League. The defender, who scored two goals in the match, shared his thoughts on the emotional evening and addressed recent criticisms.
“It was already emotional to wear the captain’s armband, but then to score two goals as well is something special. It was an emotional evening that I’ll carry with me for my entire life,” Di Lorenzo expressed, clearly moved by his performance and the significance of the occasion.
When asked about whether this performance served as a redemption following recent criticisms, Di Lorenzo responded with maturity and perspective:
“Complicated moments happen to all players, and I experienced them last season. People tend to fixate; they’re stuck on past performances. But I’ve started this season strongly, even with Napoli, and I hope to continue in this vein. Today was a difficult match, but we managed to make it look easy.”
The captain’s words reflect a player who has weathered criticism and emerged stronger, using it as motivation to improve his game. His performance against Israel not only silenced doubters but also demonstrated his importance to both the national team and his club side, Napoli.
