Zacagni is the hero of Italy's promotion to the top 16 of the European Cup. He recently accepted an interview with UEFA.
About the goal against Croatia
I had a few nervous days these days, it was a very strong emotion, obviously we didn't think we needed a draw in that game, but we got a draw, luckily has come upon us.
I used that move as normal, not realizing it was the last touch of the game. When I saw Calafiore pushing the ball forward and their defense getting tighter, I stayed in my position and didn't hesitate when the ball came through. The celebration was great, the whole bench, all the staff, all the lads got involved. Some of our ribs were hurt from being squeezed by everyone, but it was really exciting.
About the top 16 opponent Switzerland
Switzerland is a strong team and a well-prepared team. They have a lot of experienced players who have played in our league. We knew we had to have a good game to put them in trouble and advance to the quarter-finals. They are a good team overall and we have watched a lot of videos of Switzerland. They are a very compact team that plays well with each other and it will take a good game to beat them.
About Italy being in a "correct" half
Of course, when we look at it, it can be said to be quite favorable, but we have seen at this European Cup that every team is competitive , lesser-known teams are also causing trouble for big teams, so we need to stay focused and take it one game at a time. I like Austria a lot, but Switzerland is also very strong.
