Prestianni says a Benfica player inspired him to go to the U20 World Cup | OneFootball

Argentina beat Italy, 1-0, in the third match of the U-20 World Cup and finished the group stage in first place. Gianluca Prestianni admitted that Nicolás Otamendi's participation in the Olympic Games was crucial to accepting the challenge of leaving Benfica mid-season.

"We know we are here to make it to the last game and possibly win the World Cup. We can't concede anything to anyone", assured the young forward of Benfica, to Argentine media, in the quick interview area, after the end of the match.

In the three group stage games, Prestianni only totaled 28 minutes on the pitch and explained: "I try to do what I do daily at Benfica, then show on the field how we work there and give my best".

"When Nico (Otamendi) went to the Olympic Games it made me realize the importance of wearing this jersey. He worked hard to be able to go knowing he was captain of Benfica. It gave me an extra reason to come here", revealed the winger, about his compatriot.

This season, with the Benfica jersey, Gianluca Prestianni - valued at 8 million euros - played nine matches: five in the Liga Portugal Betclic, three in the Champions League and one in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. In the 200 minutes he was on the pitch, the winger scored one goal (Tondela).

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