"Mourinho at Roma posted a video of himself studying my profile on his computer, and a few months later, after the 6-1 defeat to Bodo, he called me inadequate for the team's level? It's mad."
"Did Federico Marchetti tell *La Gazzetta* that at Genoa, manager Blessin treated me badly and called me an 'Italian bastard'? I always tend to make excuses for other people's behaviour, and I'm sure I did something wrong."
"My self-esteem was at rock bottom. I returned to Roma and found out via a text message that I'd been dropped from the squad. I wondered if my future lay in the lower leagues."
"The decision to start afresh at Basel was perfect; as soon as I arrived there, I realised it was the right place for me: the lads didn't socialise off the pitch."
Riccardo Calafiori discusses his experiences in Italy, including his time at Roma and Genoa, where he faced challenges and criticism. He recalls a moment when Mourinho deemed him inadequate after a defeat. Despite setbacks, including being dropped from the squad at Roma, he maintained optimism about his career. His move to Basel marked a turning point, as he found a supportive environment that helped him regain confidence and focus on his goals in football.
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