Barella: “Spalletti honest and frank, he criticized and praised me”

“With me Spalletti He was honest straight away, he criticized me and complimented me, he spoke in a frank, direct way and I really appreciated that, I know I have to be impulsive and maybe score a few more goals". This is what he said Nicolo Barella speaking today from the Italian team's retreat in Coverciano.

“A new era has begun and we must do well – continued the Inter and national team midfielder – Every coach has his own characteristics. I thank Mancini who believed in me since the time of Cagliari and will always be linked by the memory of the European Championship won, Spalletti is a different coach with different ideas that are new for me too. They need to be taken, stored and put on the field. Last season with the Naples showed the best football together with Manchester City”. Considering his passion for Barella wines, when asked a specific question, he answered: “Since we are in Tuscany, this national team is like a Brunello, character and elegance.”

“It is a great honor to be among the thirty candidates for the Ballon d'Or. I am proud to represent our country in this list and I think that besides me, there could have been some other Italian players - he added -. I thank all those who for the second time in three years have allowed me to be on this list, I think of my Inter teammates and coach Inzaghi. Who will win the Ballon d'Or? In past editions the winner was quite obvious, this time the outcome will be more uncertain”.