Lorenzo Insigne insists Italy are going to Spain on Saturday to win as “a draw doesn’t do anything for us.”
Both sides are runaway leaders in their qualifying group for the 2018 World Cup, making it likely that the winners at the Santiago Bernabeu will go on to book their place in Russia.
“It’ll be great to return to the Santiago Bernabeu,” the Napoli forward told AS.
Lorenzo Insigne insists Italy are going to Spain on Saturday to win as “a draw doesn’t do anything for us.”
Both sides are runaway leaders in their qualifying group for the 2018 World Cup, making it likely that the winners at the Santiago Bernabeu will go on to book their place in Russia.
“It’ll be great to return to the Santiago Bernabeu,” the Napoli forward told AS.
“It’s one of the most important stadiums in the world and playing there with the national team, after having done so with Napoli, will have a different charm.
“My goal at Real Madrid was unique. To be honest, I saw Keylor Navas off his line and wanted to put the ball in the top corner! I ended up shooting low, but it went well all the same.
“Spain? They’re a very strong national team, they always manage to bring through incredible young players like Asensio, Lucas Vazquez, Bartra, Morata…
“They’re playing at home and they’ll be defending first place, so it won’t be easy.
“Of course, we won’t retreat. We need the three points and a draw doesn’t do anything for us. We’re going to the Bernabeu to win.
“Reina told me that Lopetegui was a great Coach. He gave La Roja something more than what they had a year ago.
“We beat the European champions last year, ours was a very united national team. Conte conveyed anger and a desire to win, even in the friendly.
“Ventura? He’s imposing his style on the national team. We’ve changed so much, compared to Conte’s team at the Euros.
“He wants a younger and more attacking team. We’re doing a lot of work with the 4-2-4.
“Youth? We have Donnarumma, Bernardeschi, Rugani, Conti, Belotti… There are so many others. Along with the older heads, we can really forge a great group.”