Roma-Juve, Daniele De Rossi bluntly on Massimiliano Allegri
Daniele De Rossi praises Massimiliano Allegri
Having archived Thursday night’s disappointment in the Europa League, Roma immediately faces another very important challenge, that of Sunday night in the league against Juventus. An important crossroads for Daniele De Rossi, who is looking for three potentially crucial points for qualification to the next Champions League.
The Giallorossi coach had flattering words for his Bianconeri colleague: "Allegri is approached with great respect,” De Rossi said, “he has made the history of Italian soccer and continues to lead a high-level team. I è also like him, from the days when he played with my father. Coaching for a few months now, I am realizing how difficult it is to win even one game: that is why you have to have respect for coaches like Allegri, or even Ancelotti and Mourinho, è people who have made soccer history".
As for the approach to the match, De Rossi explained: "Juventus must be approached with adequate preparation: è true, they had a negative moment but they also come from qualifying for the Coppa Italia final and they are trying to close the discussion related to the Champione League. To beat them we will need a great game from us and the support of the fans".
Asked what the lineup on the field will be, De Rossi replied, remaining buttoned up: "It's true that sometimes I hide a little bit about the lineup, but this time I really have to understand how the guys are. Today our training won't be heavy, tomorrow morning we will have a finishing session where we will evaluate the last things. Dybala? He is fine, è disappointed like everyone after Thursday; but his performance is important".
