The Bianconeri defender states that the presence of so many Juventus players in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 squad will help the Azzurri’s team chemistry; insists he is hungry to perform in the Euro 2012.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leonardo-Bonucci-c22064 has revealed that Antonio Conte played a vital role in helping him improve as a player, and thanked the manager for encouraging him to put his best in each game.
The Old Lady lifted their first Scudetto after the Calciopoli scandal, and the defender was one of the major contributors to the team’s success.
The Bianconeri centre-back stated that he improved a lot under the leadership of Conte, and insisted that the coach helped him realize that he can pose a much greater challenge for the opposition.
While talking to Sportal, the
“I improved a great deal thanks to Conte and I thank him, as be made me understand that at times I needed to be grittier and less lazy.”
Bonucci is included in Cesare Prandelli’s 32-man squad for Euro 2012, and the list includes a number of other players from Juventus.
The Bianconeri defender stated that the addition of so many players from the Vecchia Signora, is a testament to the quality of the Turin giants.
The Italian centre-back stated that the presence of a number of players from the Italian Champions, will not only help in cultivating a winning mentality at the Azzurri, but also improve their team chemistry.
“The fact there are so many Juventus players in the Italy squad is certainly positive, as it means we have worked well throughout the year. It also allows the Nazionale to be based on a group who already know each other and bring
a winning mentality, the kind we’ve shown this season.”
Bonucci hailed Gigi Buffon as a true champion, on and off the field, and insisted that they often laugh and joke together, even about the 2006 World Cup.
The Bianconeri defender went on to praise Andrea Pirlo, stating that the playmaker’s ball-control is phenomenal, and insisted that it is baffling to see him beat the players of the opposition so easily.
The Old Lady centre-back concluded that he feels incredible hunger when thinking about the upcoming Euro 2012, and insisted that hunger and humility are important components of success, for a young player like him.
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