Giuseppe Rossi discussed his career, the many injury setbacks, beating Juventus and the future with Fiorentina.
The striker sat down with RAI programme Sfide to look back over the many ups and downs of his football experience.
“My career has always been filled with sacrifices, but I have always had and still do have dreams. I won’t let those get away,” said Pepito.
Just turned 28 last month, Rossi has damaged the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee twice and been out of action since mid-August with another knee problem.
Giuseppe Rossi discussed his career, the many injury setbacks, beating Juventus and the future with Fiorentina.
The striker sat down with RAI programme Sfide to look back over the many ups and downs of his football experience.
“My career has always been filled with sacrifices, but I have always had and still do have dreams. I won’t let those get away,” said Pepito.
Just turned 28 last month, Rossi has damaged the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee twice and been out of action since mid-August with another knee problem.
“When I got back into the locker room, I burst into tears,” he revealed of the setback during a game against Livorno in January 2014.
He rushed his recovery and was called up for the preliminary Italy squad, but then cut from the World Cup party.
“I always gave everything, but I think it had already been decided. It went the way it went. There’s no point crying over it now. The World Cup is gone and I have to get back on my feet.”
Rossi was asked to consider his highlights, starting from Manchester United through Parma, Villarreal and Fiorentina.
“I didn’t play much in Manchester. My goal against Sunderland was a wonderful feeling, but I wanted to play more regularly, so I went to Parma.
“At Villarreal I scored on my debut against Real Madrid and what a goal… I skipped past Fabio Cannavaro, then Iker Casillas. An unforgettable moment.”
At Fiorentina, his favourite memory is the hat-trick that turned defeat into a 4-2 victory over rivals Juventus in October 2013.
“In football everything is possible. After we got it back to 1-2, I wanted to show the fans we could do it. At 2-2 the stadium erupted. Third goal, the crowd was delirious. Incredible.
“I saw people crying in the stands and singing our names at the top of their lungs for two hours after the final whistle. That day I truly understood what it means for Fiorentina to beat Juventus.”