Sebastiano Luperto, Cagliari defender, spoke in a long interview about his first period with the rossoblù club
Sebastiano Lupertodefender of Cagliarigave a long interview to New Sardiniaon his first period in rossoblù, on his arrival in Sardinia and on his bond with Davide Nicola. Below are the words of the former Empoli player:
WITHDRAW: «We discussed a lot with each other, everyone expressed their opinion on the situation and what needed to be improved. It helped us work together more and get to know each other better. In sport these are not secondary things.”
CAGLIARI: «One thing that positively surprised me were the “elderly” people in the locker room, they immediately made me feel like one of them. This allowed me to integrate quickly into the group. I feel like I’ve been playing here for a long time. A welcome like this makes you work well and gives you energy. I’m happy with the choice I made in the summer.”
SERIE A: «This year the teams are equipped, there has been an upward leveling. The new formula of the Champions League and the Europa League will force the big teams to play more challenging matches. This could benefit the “smaller” teams because they will be able to take points even with the top teams. In summary, in my opinion the salvation quota will rise. We look forward with confidence, aware of our means.”
TRAINER: «Nicola was important. I talked to him before coming here, he explained everything to me. Then I had a conversation with the president Tommaso Giulini and the sporting director Nereo Bonato. I understood that they had faith in me. It was the driving force that pushed me to face this new adventure with great enthusiasm. I felt appreciated by society. A beautiful moment connects us with the coach: the salvation of the last championship in Empoli at the last second. A particular emotion, a hard, complicated journey but in the end we reached the finish line.”
IDOL: «I really liked Milan and I was a fan of them. But now I am a professional footballer and my favorite team becomes the one where I play. As a figure and for what he has done in football, I admire Paolo Maldini. He was a champion on and off the pitch. I met him when he was a manager, I appreciated his manners, his education, how he relates to people. Truly a gentleman and an example for all”
VIRTUE: «Humility has always distinguished me. I respect people, I listen a lot, I am calm and calm. Things that my family passed on to me and I put into practice. But on the pitch it’s another thing. When you play you want to win and you have to be determined. This seems natural to me. Sport is competition, as well as respect and loyalty. But I can say that I am a sometimes tough but fair footballer.”
BELONGING: «The first day I arrived I spoke at length with Giulini. He explained to me where I had come to play and the meaning of wearing the red and blue shirt. I understood that there is a strong sense of belonging here. A chat that was of great help to me and helped me understand where I had arrived. I’ve only been here for a short time, but I’ve already understood one thing: the Sardinian fans are warm but not intrusive. For me this means being special. At the stadium they are felt both at home and away and for us footballers this is comparable to adrenaline rushes.”
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