Daniele DeRossi has confirmed with certainty the centrality of TommasoBaldanzi in the Genoa squad, excluding any review of an external role. The captain of the Genoese club underlined that the young midfielder is an "intelligent" player capable of finding solutions in every area of the pitch, but that his value is manifested above all between the lines.
The coach explained that, although Baldanzi can be used as an attacking winger, he does not fully express his potential in that position. “I see fifth place as a waste, because it would put him in constant contact with very strong opponents,” said DeRossi. “He is better suited to playing in the centre, where he can contribute both to the defensive phase and to the assignment of play.”
In the match against Juventus, Baldanzi showed extraordinary physical commitment, running "like a madman" and taking on important defensive responsibilities. His decisive intervention in the air, despite a centimeter offside against Frosinone, demonstrated his ability to recover the ball in critical situations. DeRossi highlighted that the player's confidence has grown thanks to these performances, which highlighted his resistance and his sense of the game.
The coach also mentioned the importance of giving space to players like Traoré and AlexAmorim to improve the fluidity of possession. “When Traoré is fit and participates, the ball comes out cleaner,” he added.
In summary, DanieleDeRossi considers Baldanzi an undisputed starter for Genoa, one of the first players he relies on to build the game. The club will continue to exploit his central qualities, confident that his presence will help consolidate Genoa's position in the league table.