Roma captain Lorenzo Pellegrini emphasized the team’s emotions and mentality leading up to their crucial Europa League quarter-final clash against Milan. Following a tense 1-0 victory over the Rossoneri in the first leg, Pellegrini acknowledged the significance of the return match at the Stadio Olimpico, which holds implications for both coaches’ futures at their respective clubs.
For Stefano Pioli, triumphing over Roma would be pivotal in silencing critics ahead of the summer, while Daniele De Rossi’s contractual situation adds another layer of importance to progressing in the Europa League.
Regarding Roma’s mindset, Pellegrini, speaking in a press conference via TMW, discussed his role in managing the team as captain and the recent media silence. He stressed the importance of matches like the upcoming one against Milan, where the support of the fans at the stadium can elevate their performance.
Pellegrini also echoed De Rossi’s call for the team to embody the true spirit of Roma, emphasizing the need for a consistent mentality across all matches, whether against Milan or any other opponent.
Reflecting on his own future with Roma, Pellegrini expressed a sense of belonging while also acknowledging the continuous challenge of deserving the club’s shirt and armband. He highlighted the dreamlike nature of representing Roma and the responsibility it entails, emphasizing the need to constantly strive for excellence.
In conclusion, Pellegrini expressed satisfaction with Roma’s progress but stressed the importance of staying focused and working towards achieving their goals. Despite the positive trajectory, he maintained that there is still much to accomplish.
Lorenzo Pellegrini
Lorenzo Pellegrini
This season he played in total 7 times for 476 minutes for Europa League.
Lorenzo Pellegrini scored 2 goals for Roma. He procured one assist. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.
His team is currently 5th in Europa League. In the last match Roma won 1-0 against Milan.
Roma performance and stats
Roma
Roma is currently 2nd in the Europa League with 13 points.
In the last 10 games, it has won 6 times, drawn twice, and lost twice. In its last match, Roma won 0-1 against Milan.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 12 goals and conceding 4.
Roma will play the next match in Europa League against Milan on Thursday 18th of April in Roma. The prediction is Milan winning the match.
