Milan, March 17 (LaPresse) – "Everything is definitely happening very fast, I am focused only on the present and working day by day. It is a pleasure and a source of pride to be called up for the first time. I try to give my best, and receiving compliments from the national team coach is even more motivation to keep working." This is what Cesare Casadei, the national team midfielder, said in a press conference from the national team training camp in Appiano Gentile, ahead of the match against Germany in the Nations League quarterfinals. "My experience abroad has given me a lot; I can say that these two years have made me a different person and player. I am very proud of the path I’ve taken. The football is different, in England, there’s a difference in terms of intensity, even though Serie A is also competitive," he added, referring to his experience at Chelsea. "In England, I’ve been at different clubs, it’s just a matter of opportunity," he replied when asked if there is more attention for young players there. "I am a midfielder who likes to make runs into the box and score goals. I always try to give the team what the coach asks of me based on his principles," he said.

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