Danilo D’Ambrosio was the subject of a live question and answer session which was broadcast across Inter’s socials media channels and he spoke on a range of different topics, starting with why he wears the number 33 shirt.

“I chose 33 because my favourite number is 3. When I arrived at Inter obviously this number wasn’t available because it belonged to the great Giacinto Facchetti, so I chose to add another 3.”

D’Ambrosio proceeded to discuss some of his idols and his and his son’s love for the club.

“My idol, due to his passion, the way he played and presented himself throughout his career is Zanetti.

“My wife has always followed me on my journey and now our passion has been passed on to our children: the eldest has been coming to the stadium ever since he was very young, he’s become very fond of Inter and knows all the players which is impressive.

“I’m happy that he’s mine and Inter’s biggest fan, and I aim to make him suffer as little as possible! Other than me, the first three players he met were Lautaro Martinez, Lukaku and Gagliardini.”

He then went on to discuss which was the most exciting match he has been involved in in all his years with Inter.

“The most exciting match since I arrived was the one we played against Lazio at the Olimpico when we won 3-2 and I scored from a corner which started Inter’s comeback and allowed us to return to the Champions League.”

He also spoke on the memorable goalline clearance that he made on the final day of last season against Empoli, an action which helped Inter toward victory and achieve Champions League qualification.

“Time stopped before that ball hit the crossbar! That image is imprinted in my memory, I was hoping that Caputo would cross it instead of shoot because I knew that I could then somehow stop them scoring.

“So, when I saw the ball going towards his teammates I tried with all I could to push it away, and luckily, or skilfully, the crossbar helped me out and they didn’t score.”

Inter teammate Milan Skriniar also sent in a question and D’Ambrosio then spoke on how it is to play alongside the Slovakian international, who is widely regarded as one of the world’s top defenders.

“It’s great to share the pitch with him, he’s a serious guy, a professional in every sense and a superb player who can become a great champion. I hope that’s what he achieves.”

Next D’Ambrosio spoke on his role on the pitch and also spoke on how he tends to score goals from corners.

“Through his advice and his work in training, Conte makes it easier for you to put what you’re trying into practice on the pitch, we try a lot of different things in training, so for me playing either as one of a back three or as one of the wing-backs doesn’t make a big difference, I know what to do.

“The way of reading the game changes but I don’t mind either position. Oriali is someone who used to serve Inter, there’s a direct and sincere relationship with him, just like with everyone, I’ve always respected him, I had the pleasure of working with him in the National Team and then here at Inter.

“Plenty of goals from corners? It’s not just instinct, it’s more determination that drives me because I look at how the opposing team line up for corners and then I choose the run I’m going to make, so when my teammate takes the corner I’m already making my run along the route I’ve decided, and if the ball comes my way then there’s a 90% chance I score.

“All of my Inter shirts I’ve scored in are special to me, I’ve got all of them in my wardrobe, every goal I’ve scored across my career with Inter is special, because since I’m not an attacker every time I score it’s a great emotion, especially since I became a father, I feel I have to give something more.”

He moved on by discussing his dream five a side team of players, all barring one of whom has played for Inter.

“If I could choose retired players too, I’d have Handanovic in goal, he’s one of the best keepers in Europe, in defence I’d go for Cannavaro and Zanetti, Pirlo and Iniesta in midfield and then Ronaldo “El Fenomeno” up top.”

He also spoke on what he does before games.

“Before stepping out onto the pitch I always tell myself that I have to give my all and that I have to end the game without any regrets.”

He concluded by speaking on the current Coronavirus situation.

“My wife and I tried to explain to our eldest son why he can’t go to school anymore, he asks a lot of questions, asking why he can’t play with his friends, so we explained the situation to him.

“He knows the word Coronavirus, he doesn’t know what it is but he knows that it’s something preventing him from living the life he had up until a few weeks ago.

“We told him to stay calm because everything will go back to normal, he’ll go back to school and play with his friends, and I have to say that he’s a very smart boy and he understands the messages we’re explaining to him.”

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