Sergi Roberto, one of the most experienced players in the Como dressing room, doesn't hide his pride in qualifying for the Coppa Italia semifinals, which came at the end of a lengthy penalty shootout against Napoli. "I'm very proud of this achievement. As a team, we're very united and we're working incredibly hard. I'm proud to be part of this family," said the midfielder, emphasizing the spirit that holds together a young but ambitious group.
The former Barcelona player then turned his attention to the emotional aspect of the evening. "Today there were a lot of young players who found themselves playing in a cup quarterfinal for the first time. I myself was incredibly nervous," he admitted, emphasizing the tension he experienced on the pitch before and during the penalty shootout. However, this tension was transformed into positive energy, capable of propelling Como past the obstacle of a heated stadium and a top-tier opponent.
Jean Butez sealed the feat, making a decisive save on the final penalty. "I pushed with my feet and gave everything to get that ball," the goalkeeper explained, describing the moment that changed the evening. "I haven't done very well in penalties before, but I was lucky on the decisive one." Simple words, but they belie the coolness and determination of someone who was ready at the most crucial moment.
Butez then expanded his focus on the team's performance: "I think the team did a great job: everyone kicked well." The enthusiasm, however, must not derail the team. "Against Inter, we'll try to have fun. But first, we have some important league matches ahead of us." The semifinal is already upon us, but Como knows that the best thing now is to keep our feet on the ground and keep dreaming.
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I agree with what Sergi Roberto said, but I think the league games are more important. Qualifying is great, but we mustn't forget our main objective, which is staying up.