STEPHAN EL SHAARAWY SPEAKS TO THE MILAN CHANNEL: I’m happy to be back playing”

MILAN – This is what Stephan El Shaarawy had to say after featuring for the Primavera earlier today as a second half substitute. The Italian helped the Milan Primavera side to a 2-1 win against Hellas Verona."My first training session back with the team was a great feeling and many people have been close to me during these past months, like my family and my two best friends. They were tough months, but I’m happy to be back playing. Coach Inzaghi asked me to work hard. Today I felt good. I came on with the right spirit and I’m feeling good. My legs felt fine too. I’m giving my all to get back as soon as possible. I’ve always been at Milanello during this period, in the morning and in the afternoon. I want to help my team-mates qualify for Europe and maybe even get in the Italy squad. I still believe in going to the World Cup. I want to wear the Italy shirt again. I thank coach Prandelli for still considering me part of his plans and I want to be in the squad list."