Recently, Italian defender Buongiorno gave an official interview to UEFA, where he shared in-depth information about his debut experience with the national team, the characteristics of the new generation of Italian defenders, and his thoughts on the upcoming showdown with Spain.
Recalling his debut for the national team, Buongiorno said it was a very special day. He was not originally selected for the final stages of the UEFA Nations League, but was unexpectedly called up to the squad on the eve of the match against Spain and was given the chance to play against the Netherlands. "It was an incredibly wonderful moment." He said.
Talking about the characteristics of the new generation of Italian defenders, Buongiorno emphasized that modern soccer requires defenders not only to have excellent defensive abilities, but also the skills and awareness to handle the ball. He said, "Defenders nowadays have to be versatile, we not only have to defend, but we also have to know how to handle the ball wisely and help the team to launch attacks."
Regarding the previous match against Albania, Buongiorno believes that although the start was a bit difficult, the team quickly adjusted to the situation and showed great strength and responsiveness. In particular, he mentioned the team's selection and high pressing strategy in the game as the key to salvaging the match.
As for the upcoming showdown with Spain, Buongiorno admitted that it will be a very tough game. He said that his team will need to maintain possession of the ball under strong pressure from Spain and focus on restricting the opposing side players in defense, avoiding one-on-one confrontations in the open field. He also highlighted the need to keep an eye on Spain's rising star, Yamal, and try to limit his play in the game.
