In the quarter-finals of the European Youth Championship, the Italian U21 lost 2-3 to Germany U21 in overtime and missed the semi-finals. After the game, Italian U21 coach Nuziatta was interviewed.

The Italian U21 played very hard, but it was not enough, and it was not satisfactory in the end. I would not use the word "not enough". I would like to thank the players for playing a wonderful 120-minute game. Even when we were 9-to-11, we still insisted on the game and lost the game until 4 minutes before the end of overtime. They played real football, they knew what they should do, and I would never stop thanking them for everything they did, thanking them for everything we worked together to do, and it wasn't easy.

Two players from the Italian U21 were sent off. What do you think of the referee's performance?

Now there is no point in negotiating the referee. It seems to me that the referee ruined the game, but the result is determined, we feel very painful and realize that the team should have moved on, and we have played a great game in every way. The opponents are all players who play in the Bundesliga. People think we will definitely lose before the game, but if the referee does not ruin the game, the opponent will hardly touch the ball.

Should these young players also get more opportunities in the club?

I think they will eventually get more opportunities. Some players have already gotten game opportunities in the club, while others will gradually gain more continuous playing time.

Italian national team coach Gattuso watched the game on the spot. What did you leave behind for him?

In the past two years, these players have grown a lot. If I saw them one day in Italy, I would be very happy.

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