Destro: It’s true, I was quite anxious before, but now I am very happy to be in the list. The injury was horrible because it forced me to stay out for such a long time, but the belief in my abilities was fundamental and pushed me to work very hard so I could earn this call. Self-esteem is important and I have great self-belief, so in difficult moments that enables you to get great results. “I want to thank Rudi Garcia and my Roma teammates. Garcia had a big impact on me, as he put his faith in me and that was important.” Football Italia Destro anxious for World Cup call Football Italia3 Hours Ago 0 Comments Mattia Destro admits he felt “anxious” before receiving the World Cup call due to injury and a four-match ban. The Roma striker is included in Cesare Prandelli’s provisional 30-man squad for Italy, pushing out the likes of Alberto Gilardino and Luca Toni. “It’s true, I was quite anxious before, but now I am very happy to be in the list of 30,” Destro told Rai Sport. He had missed the first half of the season with a knee injury, but recovered to score 13 goals in just 19 Serie A appearances. “The injury was horrible because it forced me to stay out for such a long time, but the belief in my abilities was fundamental and pushed me to work very hard so I could earn this call. “Self-esteem is important and I have great self-belief, so in difficult moments that enables you to get great results. “I want to thank Rudi Garcia and my Roma teammates. Garcia had a big impact on me, as he put his faith in me and that was important.” “Let’s just say that without the ban I could’ve shown even more of what I can do, but that was the decision made by the Disciplinary Commission. That kind of incident is seen often during a game, as you go into a challenge with a bit too much sporting aggression to be sure of getting the ball. Was it a nasty gesture? Absolutely not. I am against the use of video evidence in games, as I think there are enough referees to judge a situation.” Destro was prolific at Under-21 level, although he disputes his reputation as being a little argumentative. “It’s not true. Let’s just say I have a particular personality, as I am an introvert and keep myself to myself. I am the same on the pitch, but during a game I give all of myself. I am sure it will be a spectacular World Cup. Italy have a very strong team and a wonderful group of people. “Prandelli is a talented, well-prepared Coach who has already shown his qualities.” Destro is not sure of a place in the final squad of 23 yet, as he must prove himself against the likes of Giuseppe Rossi, Ciro Immobile, Lorenzo Insigne and Antonio Cassano. VERRATT. M... K..,
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