The Catania midfielder admits that it will be a dream to play for the Italian national team; insists he is focused on the clash against Inter Milan.
Catania midfielder, Francesco Lodi, has revealed his dream of representing the Italian national team one day in his career.
The 27-year-old has been in superb form in the ongoing campaign, and he is hopeful that his performances will not go unnoticed with Cesare Prandelli. The former Empoli star has represented Italy at all youth levels, and is looking
to win a debut in the Nazionale as well. The midfielder expressed his love for the Sicilian club, stating that he might stay at Catania for the remainder of his career.
While talking to the press, the Rossazzurri midfielder said:
“La Nazionale? I was always involved with the Azzurri up to and including the Under-21s. To play for Italy would be a dream, why should I not hope, I am of a football mature age. At the moment my national team is Catania - a large
club, a large support, I would sign here for life. If a day comes when I play for Italy, it would be merited whilst at Catania.”
Vincenzo Montella’s side will take on Inter Milan in their next league game. The Nerazzurri have been in dismal form of late, but Lodi is not taking them lightly, and insists that Catania need to focus on their own game.
“Inter is a team of champions who have won everything, they are going through a difficult period and will be angry, we will have to enter the field with a lot of enthusiasm.”
Catania come into this game on the back of an impressive run, having won their last two league matches. While the Rossazzurri will be looking to continue their winning streak, Inter will be desperate to end their poor run of form.
The Elefanti will travel to San Siro on Sunday, 4 March. A win against La Beneamata will put Catania to the 7th spot in the Serie A table, equal on points with Claudio Ranieri’s men.
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