Daniele De Rossi said Genoa's victory against Fiorentina on Saturday night had given the club a new boost of confidence. The coach, who presented himself at the press conference at the "Gianluca Signorini" sports center in Pegli, underlined how the team needs extra energy to face the match against Roma, which plays at the end of the week.
De Rossi recalled the difficulty of the previous week, when points were lacking and the team was forced to work with a more cautious mentality. "We talked about many things to hold on to when results don't arrive, but an injection of confidence was missing. Now we're going back to work with a different spirit," he explained, highlighting the importance of maintaining motivation even when results don't arrive immediately. The coach also commented on the training of the new signing, Amorim, who participated in the first training session with reduced loads and who will be evaluated in more depth in the coming days.
The match against Roma, which will take place at the Olimpico, is seen as an opportunity to test the team in a more competitive context. De Rossi said that Roma are an "incredibly strong" team and that, despite their good position in the table, the ability to exploit set pieces is crucial. He cited statistics indicating that 30% of goals in Serie A come from set pieces, underlining the importance of exploiting this opportunity in the future.
Regarding the key players, De Rossi spoke about the progression of Havel, Meichtry and Colombo, highlighting that, although there is no precise scientific data, he observes an improvement in their game. He also expressed confidence in Meichtry's ability to contribute in attack and Havel's ability to be a focal point on the left flank. Additionally, he mentioned the need to explain defensive expectations to players, especially for Meichtry.
Finally, De Rossi shared his vision for the winter transfer market, stating that the club will have to address the squad's shortcomings with a targeted approach. He highlighted the importance of having players with “strength and leg” to be able to play in various tactical formats, such as 3-5-2 or 4-4-1-1, and indicated that the team will continue to work to improve its structure and ability to recover after defeats. With Saturday's victory, Genoa demonstrated that they have a positive signal and are ready to fight to achieve their goals.