The Roma coach: “It was a match that we had to ‘kill’ earlier.
“Torino didn’t give up, we suffered until the end. I like winning games even if it’s tough until the final whistle, but this was a match we had to ‘kill’ earlier. We could have done better until the end,” said Roma’s coach, Daniele De Rossi, after the victory against Torino on Dazn.
“We knew it would be tough,” De Rossi added, “but I think we also did some good things. The equalizing goal could have crushed anyone. Smalling? I’m happy for him, he’s an exceptional guy, a great professional.
Lukaku? He came on strong, as only he knows how to do it. I also liked Azmoun, but at that moment, in one-on-one situations, they were leaving us a lot of space, and I needed someone like Lukaku, who could hold onto the ball and exploit those one-on-one situations.
Brighton in the Europa League? I fear a strong team with a balanced squad and a coach who, for me, remains one of the strongest in Italy and Europe. We have nothing to fear. Brighton might keep me up at night, but even Roberto (De Zerbi) won’t be thrilled with this draw.”
Finally, a comment on the spy story from the eve: “Ivan Juric opened the doors of his training sessions to me when I started this job. I have a good relationship with him and President Cairo. I respect them and Torino, which is why I’d prefer to talk about something else.”
