Luis Henrique, who will not be available for the 35th matchday of Serie A against Parma due to injury, spoke to the microphones of the Brazilian newspaper Globo Esporte. The winger is close to winning the Scudetto with the Nerazzurri and talked about the great emotion of reaching this milestone, as well as the great merits of coach Cristian Chivu.

SCUDETTO – “For me it is a source of great anxiety. It could be the first important title of my career, a national title in Europe. I am very anxious but also very happy. I see that the group also has this expectation, everyone is very involved. Also because of what happened last year, I think this has given us back our enthusiasm. Now, coming to the end and seeing that we can win two titles, it is very rewarding for the work done, for the unity of the group and with the new coach. For me, everything was new, so it is a great satisfaction“.

CHIVU – “I believe it has a lot to do with the coach. He arrived and was able to do a great job to lift everyone’s spirits and leave the sadness behind. We knew it would be a year of hard work to change the past. He managed to put everything into practice and the results are visible.”

FANS – “It is also a source of great anticipation for the fans, because it could be a very beautiful title. I believe it will be a good response compared to last season“.

ROLE – “As a winger I am growing more and more, because it is a new position for me. It’s been about a year, a year and a half that I’ve been playing like this, so it’s a daily learning process, especially in the defensive phase. I’ve always been more inclined to attack, while in this role you have to run more and also help at the back. However, I think I have adapted well. I am happy to be able to play and help the team, and also for the coach’s trust. I train in different positions, so I am always ready for whatever is needed.

My tactical evolution started at Marseille, with De Zerbi. Before a match he told me he needed me to play in that role. He explained that I would have to run more and defend a lot, but that he trusted me because I have the physique to cover the whole flank. I accepted and it worked. There I played more as an attacking winger, while at Inter I participate more in the build-up and come closer to the ball. I like to help in the build-up and I think I have adapted well“.

ITALIAN FOOTBALL – “I had already had contact with Italian coaches at Marseille. They told me I would have to grow a lot tactically and that I would feel the difference compared to France. And that’s how it was. In Italy, there is a lot of work on tactics, with many videos and studying the opponents. In France, football is more physical and counter-attacking, while here it is much more strategic“.

NATIONAL TEAM – “Of course I dream of the Brazilian national team. I am in a club that gives great visibility. It depends on what I do on the pitch to make this dream come true. The more roles I can cover well, the more I can be seen in a different way. I have to work here, then the rest will come as a consequence.”

FUTURE – “I would like to return to Brazil, but not at the end of my career just to drag myself along. I want to return while still in good condition so I can really help. I dream of winning in Brazil and playing another Libertadores. It’s something to consider carefully, but it’s a desire. I am still in contact with many players there, like Tiquinho and others from Botafogo, as well as Lucas Fernandes, who is a great friend.”