Italy U21, Marianucci: Grateful to Baldini, proud to be here | OneFootball

Luca Marianucci, defender for Napoli and the Under 21 National Team, shared his thoughts on the eve of the European qualifying match against Armenia, highlighting the enthusiasm and focus of the Italian team.

Italy U21, Marianucci: “Thanks to Coach Baldini for the opportunity, it’s an honor to be here”

“We approach this match with a lot of enthusiasm, especially after the positive performance against Sweden. Now we’re not thinking about Poland, we’re focusing exclusively on tomorrow’s match against Armenia. We hope to replicate the performances we’ve been delivering so far,” Marianucci stated.

The Italian defender then expressed gratitude towards the coach: “I have to thank Mr. Baldini for giving me the opportunity to wear the National Team jersey. As we always say among ourselves, it’s an honor to wear it and we must honor it for all those who support us.”

The experience in Cremona

Marianucci also spoke about staying in Cremona, the training base for the Under 21 National Team: “We received a really warm welcome. I’ve already had the chance to know this sports center during my youth career and it’s truly top-notch, there aren’t many like it in all of Serie A. Congratulations to Cremonese for what they have achieved. We will play against them on December 28th and it will be a challenging match: they’ve started strong and won’t give us any points for free.”

With these words, Marianucci emphasizes not only the technical value of the group but also the importance of the formative experience within the Under 21 National Team, a crucial step in the growth path of young Italian talents.

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