Daniele DeRossi, captain and symbol of Roma, announced his approach to the match against Genoa, scheduled for Sunday evening at the Olympic Stadium, during a press conference at the "Gianluca Signorini" sports center in Pegli. The veteran underlined the need to remain calm and study the opponent, stating that Roma are "an incredibly strong team" and that their preparation must be even more thorough than in the previous year's match.
In his speech DeRossi recalled the December match, when Roma conceded three goals from corners against Real Madrid. He explained that, according to statistics, 30% of goals in Serie A come from set-piece situations, and that Roma are not the only ones facing this threat. “We always want to take advantage of it,” he said, adding that the team has a quality goalkeeper and a group of players capable of getting back up after a bad result.
The captain then spoke about his role as Genoa coach, highlighting the importance of being "at the height of our strength" and considering lineup changes. He expressed confidence in Genoa's ability to manage pressure, recalling that the players have already faced numerous European matches and know how to recover the necessary energy. “We cannot focus on the disappointment factor because Roma is a team with many objectives and the most achievable one is the championship,” he declared.
DeRossi also shared his recent experience with Genoa, citing the win against Fiorentina and the difficulty of dealing with criticism on social media. He explained that he "slapped his hands" to avoid publishing negative comments, underlining that his priority is the result and the team's ranking. “The road ahead of us is long but we have shown that we are doing quite good things,” he concluded, promising to continue fighting hard until the end of the season.
With Sunday's match scheduled, Genoa is preparing to challenge Roma who have proven to be a formidable opponent in the league. The result of this match could influence the standings and motivation of both teams for the rest of the season.