In an interview with Italian news outlet PassioneInter.com, Inter Primavera prospect Thomas Schiro has spoken on a range of topics and started by discussing what it means to him to be playing for a team such as Inter.
“When I wore this shirt in my first training sessions with the club I realised the incredible luck that I had. Playing for Inter is a source of great pride for me and pushes me to always give me best for the club and its history,” he explained.
He then went on to reveal who he looked up to when he was even younger and revealed that he also tries to improve by looking at some Inter first team members, namely Marcelo Brozovic.
“In the past two years I have played mainly as a midfielder, but I have had the opportunity to try different roles. Since childhood, however, I have always had a great admiration for Zinedine Zidane.
“Growing up I didn’t have a particular player to follow, but I watch videos of many important players such as Cambiasso and Xavi. I also try to steal as many secrets from Brozovic as possible, but I also often watch Barella and Vecino.”
Next the youngster, who is the captain of the Primavera side, spoke on what it was like to work under former Inter Primavera manager Stefano Vecchi.
“Vecchi was fundamental for me and for my growth. Thanks to him I improved my aggression. He also helped me understand the importance of knowing how to play multiple roles and improving in any aspect of the game, because everything is useful.”
The 19-year-old then discussed what it has been like to work under current Inter Primavera boss Armando Madonna.
“He too has been fundamental in my growth, because he taught me to have more confidence in myself, which has been decisive. He also made me understand that I had to take more responsibility both on and off the field.”
The Italian youth national team player proceeded to discuss what it has been like to sometimes work with Inter manager Antonio Conte and the first team.
“I have been lucky enough to train with the first team several times. During these sessions I noticed his great attention to detail. He sees things that I do not think others would notice. He has a great desire to win. I really liked what he said to me and he often tells us young players to have confidence and passion.”
He then recalled how it felt to be included in a Europa League squad under former Inter manager Luciano Spalletti.
“It was truly an incredible thing to get to experience the atmosphere of the first team and such an important competition. I had mixed emotions that are difficult to explain.”
Schiro, who has been with Inter for seven years now, also spoke on former Primavera teammate Sebastiano Esposito, who has had a first team breakthrough this season.
“Seba is very strong. He has a devastating shot and a determination to admire. We were lucky enough to have him as a team mate.”
