Antonio

His importance as a veteran player
“I think I have an important role because we play with many young players. Some are newcomers, and others have been here longer. Our job is to help them. It’s my job to make them better players and also take on part of that responsibility. But young players also have to accept their role when they start because they are not Ramos or Maldini when they begin playing. I think it’s a job on my part and also on theirs.”

The emergence of academy players
“As a veteran, you have to take on that responsibility and relieve pressure on the younger players. My role is like that, and if you look at the young players, they are doing very well. Look at those coming in, like Thiago. There are many, and they are doing a great job. The coach knows them well, and hats off to him for giving them that confidence.”

The team’s mentality
“You don’t just need that mentality tomorrow; it’s always. That’s how it is. As I said before, we win together, or we all lose. We have to make the right choices.”

Taking the decisive penalty again
“Hopefully, it doesn’t come to that, but I am ready. I took responsibility. If I have to, of course, I would take it again, no problem.”

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