Roma coach Daniele De Rossi expressed confidence that his team is progressing towards a strong familial bond and shrugged off critiques directed at both himself and his players.
Under the helm of the former midfielder since his return in January, the Giallorossi have experienced a rejuvenation, succeeding Jose Mourinho’s tenure in the Italian capital. With five victories in six league matches under De Rossi, Roma currently holds a promising position in the race for European qualification, sitting sixth in the table, just four points behind fourth-placed Bologna. Additionally, in the Europa League, Roma is set to face Brighton in the Round of 16.
During a press conference via TMW, De Rossi addressed the health status of his squad, noting only Rick Karsdorp’s knee issue as a concern, albeit not serious.
Regarding star forward Paulo Dybala, De Rossi emphasized the ease of managing players when the team boasts depth. He praised Dybala’s condition and highlighted the player’s recent hat-trick as a testament to his well-being.
Reflecting on Monza coach Raffaele Palladino, De Rossi acknowledged recent changes but affirmed Roma’s readiness for various game scenarios, commending Palladino’s coaching prowess.
When questioned about Roma’s cohesion as a family unit, De Rossi expressed his commitment to managing the team akin to his approach at SPAL, acknowledging the differences in roles and decisions between being a captain and a coach. He highlighted the team’s progress toward unity, emphasizing the importance of players’ satisfaction and commitment to achieving peak performance.
De Rossi also commented on Dybala’s adaptability to a 3-5-2 formation, stating that the tactical setup did not significantly influence the player’s performance.
In response to criticism aimed at Romelu Lukaku, De Rossi defended the player’s work ethic and positive influence on the team.
Regarding the Roma environment, De Rossi dismissed notions of destabilization, citing support from the ownership and positive team dynamics.
Providing updates on players like Chris Smalling and Leandro Paredes, De Rossi expressed optimism about their contributions and development within the team.
Finally, De Rossi discussed strategies to counter Monza’s threats, emphasizing the team’s focus on defensive organization and learning from previous encounters.
Overall, De Rossi exuded confidence in Roma’s trajectory and readiness to face challenges ahead.
Roma performance and stats
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Roma is currently 6th in the Serie A with 44 points.
In the last 26 games, it has won 13 times, drawn 5 times, and lost 8 times. In its last match, Roma won 3-2 against Torino.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 48 goals and conceding 32.
Roma will play the next match in Serie A against Monza on Saturday 2nd of March in Monza. The prediction is Roma winning the match.
