Future Udogie says his time at Tottenham has given him ‘physicality’ and ‘electrical energy on the pitch’ however admits Italy initially underestimated Venezuela.
The previous Udinese left-back performed 90 minutes in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, in Italy’s 2-1 win over Venezuela.
It was a troublesome recreation for the Azzurri who noticed Gigio Donnarumma save a penalty kick after simply three minutes and needed to thank Mateo Retegui for a decisive brace. The Genoa striker has now scored 4 objectives in 5 appearances with La Nazionale.
“It was an advanced match as a result of they’re a bodily workforce that fights. That is their power,” Udogie advised Rai Sport.
What was Italy’s drawback in opposition to Venezuela final evening?
“I feel the strategy. Maybe we underestimated them somewhat, however in the long run, we made up for it,” the Spurs defender replied.
What are they studying from Luciano Spalletti?
“Like all gamers, we’re adapting and attending to know the coach. We attempt to study one thing new each day.”
What has he realized at Tottenham this season?
“I feel it has given me some physicality and somewhat extra electrical energy on the pitch.”
Udogie concluded the interview with an enormous smile and stated that he completely goals to be included within the Azzurri squad for Euro 2024.
The 21-year-old left-back has made three appearances with Italy’s nationwide workforce, together with Thursday’s match in opposition to Venezuela. The ex-Udinese star made his senior Azzurri debut in opposition to Malta this previous October.