After the Roma-Genoa match, coach Gennaro deRoon appeared in the press room of the Olympic Stadium to express his enthusiasm for the victory and Santiago's goal. In a 30-minute conference, the coach explained how the team reacted to the first goal and how they tried to recover their form.
DeRoon began by describing his immediate reaction: "I was so happy, I didn't know what to do. I ran to my wife in the stands and then I saw Gritti, and we hugged." He added that although the team conceded some goals, the first half performance was slow and shallow, but the second half was more dynamic. The coach stressed that the team's reaction was exactly what he expected, especially considering that many players had not played much.
The coach then spoke about his form, stating that he was fine and that he had done a short preparation during the break. He recalled playing 50 games last year but still feeling fit. “Playing helps me, I felt ready already last Sunday,” he declared.
As for the team, DeRoon highlighted the strong cohesion of the group and the growth of young people like Pisilli, Lulli and Ghilardi. He praised the collaboration with defenders Mancini and Pellegrini and reiterated the importance of staying united and aiming high. The match demonstrated that a large and well-integrated squad can produce high-level results.