Former Europa League champions Italy have been put to the test in this year's tournament, with their remaining two matches against Northern Macedonia and Ukraine almost becoming do-or-die matches. Luckily, Serie A newcomer Giovanni Gopponi has emerged as a key part of the team's progression this season, with the 24-year-old Monza midfielder making his debut in the Italian national team.
Giovanni has contributed 6 goals and 1 assist in 12 Serie A matches this season, making him the highest goal-scoring midfielder in the league, behind Inter Milan's Nadal Martinez and AC Milan's Chiote. The new star not only has excellent shooting skills, but also has an excellent long-distance shooting ability, so the fans have been praised as playing the same style as Real Madrid midfielder Zudibinenham.
In an interview with the media, Goppenny said, "I feel very honored to be compared to Binningham, but I don't want to think too much about that, I just want to get better results for Monsa and continue to help my teammates." Talking about being selected for the national team for the first time, Goppenny was full of gratitude and said, "I want to thank Monza's class master, Belusgani, who passed away in June this year, for nurturing me so that I can stand on this stage of the national team and I will try my best to prove that I am worthy of this position."
