Augusto: Dimarco and I are competitors? Inter Milan has never had too many left-footed players

June 28th Inter Milan full-back Carlos Augusto accepted an interview with the Milan Sports Daily and talked about topics such as this Club World Cup.

Club World Cup

"Under Qiwo's men, we are not afraid of fighting or fouls. Eliminating the Champions League has become a past, we have analyzed the mistake, and now we only have the Club World Cup in our eyes."

After playing against the river bed, there was "traces of battle" on our legs

"Everything is normal, a little healthy South American atmosphere is good for everyone..."

Is Inter Milan a bit too much when fighting against the river bed?

"Of course not, it's often the case in the Liberators Cup! I'm not talking about the previous games, but now. This is also part of the game. We are also great, able to respond to them with the same strength, score goals at critical moments. Finally, it's a little nervous, but it's no big deal."

After the Champions League, do you need such a high-intensity, high-confrontational game to completely wake up?

"There are three games left, the Champions League has become a thing of the past, and we will try again next year. We have discussed that we must always remember what we did wrong so as not to repeat the same mistakes, but life must continue. Football will always give you new opportunities: before the new season begins, we want to achieve good results in this Club World Cup. We are gradually understanding it, and it is a very exciting event. South American players are not used to this stage of display, but European players also value it, so every game is a trap."

Before the game, the whole world was talking about Mastantono, but the most shining star was F-Esposito. How do you protect him?

"He is very mature and can protect himself. He only needs proper patience and don't give him too much responsibility. He can't expect him to score goals in every game now. It is obvious that he is strong, but I saw his modesty in the training camp. Unfortunately, in Italy, when a young man comes from abroad, people often hype unconditionally, and I don't understand why. Then when a real genius comes from the Italian youth training system, people often don't notice him immediately."

In your position, what mechanism changes have Zivo brought?

"We haven't worked together for a long time, but we know each other very well, and a little adjustment can re-establish the connection. The coach lets us get along well and is gradually bringing some ideas that are slightly different from before. After stealing, we pursue a vertical and fast attack, put more pressure after conceding the ball, and maybe more fiercely, which is exactly what you see against the Riverbed. This is also important, fighting without fear of fouls: we are trying to feel more free in this regard, because we have the technical ability to make the difference." How is the competition between

and Dimarco?

"Very good, the relationship is great. In football, 'competition' and 'confrontation' are not swearing: Inter here, we need a lot of left-footed players. In fact, we are a good group: Dimarco, Bastoni, me, and Archerby behind. Now Caboni is again, but he needs to make a difference on the offensive end."

And Luis Enrique is a pure right-footed player: Macon tells us that you two are different Brazilians

"I saw it, he (Macon) said he is authentic Brazilian, and I am a little 'Swissized' (laughs). Maybe that's the case, but we are all proud of our origins. And, give Luis some time: he has the talent to be a great player, he is truly authentic Brazilian."

Speaking of Brazil, what did Ancelotti say to you?

"I was very happy to receive a call from him before the training camp and then see him at the training camp: we communicated in Italian, and if needed, I could help him translate it into Portuguese, although he could communicate with everyone in Spanish. And his team is learning our language at the speed of light, which is also a good signal. I just want to say that he is the right person in the right place, and we need such a winner."