In an interview with Italian newspaper La Repubblica, Inter midfielder Stefano Sensi has spoken on a range of topics and firstly spoke on what football means to him.

“Football is my life, but now I struggle to think about it. Resuming playing is not the priority,” he began the interview which appeared in today’s print edition.

“We are citizens like all the others, we think of those who are ill and those who die and about the doctors and nurses on the front line.”

Sensi then went on to discuss the relationship that he has with Inter manager Antonio Conte and provided an update on his physical condition.

“I have an excellent relationship with Conte. It’s more playful than you think and he is very direct which I appreciate. With some of us, myself included, he has a paternal attitude.

“I’m recovered from the injuries, I’m ready, or I would be, rather.

The 24-year-old then went on to reveal when he realised he would have a career in football.

“At school I was not a phenomenon but at 12 I left home to play football. When did I understand that football would be my life? When I was at Cesena in Serie B.”

Next Sensi shared his love for Inter and his dreams both for football and in his personal life.

“My heart beats for Inter. I dream of winning trophies with Inter, as Inter is my home. I also wish to play in the European Championship’s with Italy and then start a big family.”

Sensi then went on to discuss the player that he idolised when he was growing up and something that he is trying to improve upon to become an even better player.

“I idolised Xavi and I study videos of him playing. When I get compared to him it is exciting but I do not get carried away.

“I have to improve my peripheral vision, it is something difficult to train but I am working on it.”

In conclusion he was asked if he has any concerns about his place in the team due to the arrival of Christian Eriksen during the January transfer window.

“A great team must have multiple players for each position. Christian has played at high levels, he has given us and will give us a great hand.”