Inter defender Stefan De Vrij says he’s “read at least four books this week” due to being in lockdown, and says PSG star Kylian Mbappe is “very difficult to mark as he’s very fast.”
The Inter defender took part in a video chat as all of Italy is under lock down due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
The Dutch defender answered questions from fans on a whole array of topics.
De Vrij was asked how does it feel to be coached by Antonio Conte.
Inter defender Stefan De Vrij says he’s “read at least four books this week” due to being in lockdown, and says PSG star Kylian Mbappe is “very difficult to mark as he’s very fast.”
The Inter defender took part in a video chat as all of Italy is under lock down due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
The Dutch defender answered questions from fans on a whole array of topics.
De Vrij was asked how does it feel to be coached by Antonio Conte.
“It feels good. I’m learning a lot of things from him, like everyone else. We are happy, and we try to follow him,” said De Vrij.
The defender has formed a solid partnership with Milan Skriniar, so how does he like playing with him?
“Milan is a very strong defender and I learn a lot from him. He is a very good lad, and he’s a pleasure to play with.”
De Vrij revealed he likes to read.
“So far, in a week, I’ve read four books. We have a lot of time on our hands and I like to read on the balcony in the afternoon. I like reading spiritual things.”
De Vrij was full of praise for PSG forward Kylian Mbappe.
“There are many players, like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who are hard to mark, but Mbappe is also very difficult because he is so fast.”
The Inter defender then stated that he was a Feyenoord support growing up.
“I always cheered for Feyenoord and then I played for them. My dad passed on my passion for football. He played as a boy and he is one who watches a lot of matches, including mine. He is proud of me.”
De Vrij has scored twice in the Derby della Madonnina, so which goal did he like more?
“I think this year’s one is better due to the type of game that it was; the comeback from 2-0 down to 3-2. It was nice to score the winning goal.”
De Vrij is now a defender, but he didn’t always play in that position.
“I started as a striker, then I moved to midfield. At 16 I became a full back and a central defender by the time I made it into the first team. Football was the first sport I started as a child, but I also did tennis. I had to choose between the two in the end.”