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

Argentina defeated Italy 1-0 in the third match of the Under-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 for him to accept the challenge of leaving Benfica mid-season.

"We know we are here to reach the final game and win the World Cup. We cannot give anything away to anyone", assured the young forward from Benfica to the Argentine media in the quick interview zone, right after the end of the match.

In the three group stage games, Prestianni totaled only 28 minutes on the field 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 the captain of Benfica. It gave me an extra push to come here", revealed the winger about his compatriot.

This season, wearing Benfica's 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 Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup. In the 200 minutes he was on the field, the winger scored one goal (Tondela).

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