Daniele De RossiRoma’s coach, spoke thus to Sky Sport after the second act of the match which was ultimately won with the final result of 1-2 on the Udinese pitch: “It was a mix of tactics, because on the side where Spina played in the match suspended we found space, #and logic. I tried to field as many players as possible who could score, with a shot from outside or a header And I put Angelino on how he could cross.”
How much #is this success worth?
“I’m happy, it’s important for the league table #and for morale: after the defeat against Bologna we were a bit down. Happy for the players: there are people who came here knowing they wouldn’t even play a minute #and yet they were all celebrating. Incredible participation, certain things affected me even more as a player #and as a coach. There was controversy about this match… And it’s sad because this stadium treated us well. We are the only team to which our own federation gives a day less to prepare for the European match. The response of my players makes me feel calm, I have a team of wonderful men.”
Has anything changed in your preparation for Napoli?
“No, just mood #and ranking, but little changes. We know that Napoli are very strong, last year they killed the championship. I consider them among the #strongest #together with Inter #and perhaps Milan. We know that it will #be difficult, we will have to prepare as for the others”.
Surprised by having scored the same points as Mourinho in the season with far fewer games?
“I look at everything except the competition to see who gets the most points between me #and the coach… It’s clear that we are doing well #and that we have reopened discussions that seemed closed when I arrived. Not so much for the points but for the teams in front. The boys they are doing an incredible job, but I think they would have done it even with Mourinho because it all starts from them. They have a huge heart. I think they would have pulled it off even without me.”
