Spinazzola looking forward to a new start after the injury

was one of the most influential players in Italy’s Euro 2020 campaign until an Achilles

prevented him from continuing the trophy-winning campaign.

Following his injury in Italy’s 2-1 victory over Belgium in the quarter-finals, Spinazzola was immediately returned to Italy for further tests. The Azzurri star, who is expected to remain sidelined until December, says the Achilles issue is not the worst injury he has suffered.

“The knee is worse, the cruciate ligament hurts even after,”

Spinazzola told

Corriere della Sera

.

“Instead, they say that the Achilles tendon, once healed, even gets stronger.

“I have everything, I’m happy. I have sad moments too, but then I look ahead and I don’t feel sorry for myself.

“One day, however, I told my wife Miriam: ‘If I still complain about something which concerns football, give me a slap’. I haven’t taken any since.”

Spinazzola was heavily linked with a move to Inter this summer. However, the Serie A champions decided against signing the 28-year-old due to his physical condition.

“Not all evils come to harm,”

he responded when asked about the failed transfer.

“Mourinho called me before Italy vs. Turkey and said: ‘Are you scared or are you strong? Are you afraid or are you ready?’.

“I said: 'I’m very ready, coach, and I can’t wait to start.' I made my own recovery schedule because I always have to stay focused on the goal.

“It helps me. I’ll hear what my body says, but it’s clear I’ll listen to the doctors.”

Roma have managed to make a perfect start to the season in the absence of Spinazzola. The Giallorossi have won all of their games under Jose Mourinho, including their first two league games of the season. Mourinho’s side will continue their Serie A campaign with a match against Sassuolo on September 12.

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