Out of Copa, Romulus revealed: "I did not ask to leave, but I knew the risk"

Right-preferred to be frank when talking about his physical condition with coach Cesare Prandelli and ended up not being drafted into the World                                                                                                                                                                                     

Romulus carried out the first tests for the World Cup in April (Photo: Getty Images)

Before the dream of playing the World Cup, the right-Romulus chose to be honest and reveal that he was not physically able to compete in the World. With a little inflammation in the adductor muscles, the attitude earned him cutting the list of players who come to Brazil in the coming days. Before the official call, the player Hellas Verona had a long talk with Italy coach, Cesare Prandelli, and when asked about the performance slightly below two exams, opened up about his situation. - Of course I had to hide go to Brazil and even with pain, but I preferred to be frank, and with tears in his eyes, talked about my problem with Prandelli. Really wanted to play, but a month and a half I have been in severe pain. Not asked to leave and knew that this attitude almost take me out of the Cup. Even though my dream would not think fair to the rest of the team go well, knowing that there are other players that could yield better than me - told the athlete by telephone.

 

Although make sure that Italy is a very knowledgeable staff, and considers that the major contender for the title, Romulo said that for now, made ​​no planning to watch the games and prefer not to think about the World Cup. With a forecast of 30 to 40 days of return to training, the player must be stopped 20 days and then moves to a process of 10 days of active recovery, with programming that includes hiking, workout in the pool and massages. When it comes to the World 2018, Romulo prefers to be cautious and says his priority is to recover along with the family. - I'll give my all to be called again, but I prefer not to put the cart before the horse. Now just think in step by step to recovery. In Brazil, Romulo defended Santo André, Cruzeiro and Atlético-PR in 2011 and was hired by Fiorentina, Italy. He currently plays for Hellas Verona, who is in Brazil for friendlies marked with Fluminense, on Tuesday, and with Icasa, next Thursday. Have Azzurra Group D of the World Cup and makes his debut against England on 14 in Manaus.