Carmine Gautieri, Roma coach, declared to TuttoMercatoWeb that the team is still capable of fighting for the scudetto, despite the recent defeat against Real Madrid. “It was a great Roma, we would have deserved to score a few more goals,” he said, underlining that the loss of three goals from corners indicates a technical problem. “There was a total blackout and Real Madrid took over,” he added, suggesting that the defense had difficulty containing the opponents' attacks.
Despite the hesitation that the defeat may have caused, Gautieri reiterated that the team's passion remains intact. "No, Roma were lucky enough to be part of it, they live on passion. There is certainly a moment of defeat, but from the next match the usual enthusiasm will return", he explained. The coach reiterated his faith in the team, stating that Roma is still one of the candidates for the title, together with Inter and Napoli, who are just behind in the standings.
As for Juventus, Gautieri said the team needs to understand what isn't working. "We need to understand the reasons, because he has a very strong squad. A championship-winning squad. We need to win, understand what isn't working. Spalletti is a stickler, he will find the solution to make Juve turn around in the championship too," he said. The coach then expressed confidence in Spalletti's ability to lead the team towards victory.
In the context of Serie B, Gautieri commented on the relegated teams, in particular Catanzaro, who did not start well. "The relegated teams perhaps haven't adapted to the championship yet. Catanzaro, on the other hand, has changed a lot, last year was an exciting championship thanks to sporting director Ciro Polito who is an added value", he observed. He also stressed that the situation of the past must be forgotten to focus on the present.
Finally, the coach spoke about Sampdoria, defining it as a "case to study" after three years of difficulty. "We haven't understood what the problem is for three years. It's a case to be studied, there's no explanation as to how it can't get out," he said. With these observations, Gautieri closed the interview leaving open the prospect of a competitive season for Roma, with the hope of recovering form and continuing to fight for the title.