Antonio Raimondo surprised SerieA with a record-breaking performance, taking Frosinone to the top of the scoring charts with seven goals in the league. His last match against Sassuolo was a real spectacle: a hat-trick that consolidated his position as the team's absolute leader. After the match, the young striker spoke to Deejay Football Club's microphones, where he shared his feelings and the reasons for his success.
Raimondo underlined the importance of always giving your best and following the coach's directives. “Scoring goals is always a pleasure, but the striker lives for goals and I'm happy with this moment, there's still a lot to work on,” he said. He explained that the last goal of the hat-trick was the best, because "scoring three goals is special". He also told how he reacted to the opposing goalkeeper who rushed to the ground, deciding to score another goal to make sure he got it.
The player then spoke about his journey at Frosinone and the role of Massimiliano Alvini in his growth. “Alvini has changed me as a player, he always hammers me in all training sessions and I have found a certain continuity,” he said. Raimondo also highlighted the importance of continuity for a player, underlining that a good period can be shared by everyone, but continuity is fundamental.
The young man explained his positioning work near the area. “I always believe in it, even on balls that may seem useless, because in any case I always expect the mistake, the rebound or the ball that stays there,” he said. He added that he constantly tries to improve this skill, because this aspect can also be refined.
Raimondo mentioned his idols, in particular Edinson Cavani, who he has admired since he was a child. “I always watched Cavani from Napoli and he fascinated me with how he chased back, with his hunger, his malice, everything,” he declared. Finally, he expressed his desire to reach the senior national team, hoping to reach that goal with all his heart.
With his current form, Raimondo looks set to become a key figure for Frosinone and, perhaps, the Italian national team in the future. The next step will be to maintain this level of performance and continue to look for improvement in every aspect of the game.