Roma, Claudio Ranieri already gives ultimatum

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The words of Claudio Ranieri

After the home loss against Atalanta, Roma, in the 15th day of the championship, will face Lecce in a real salvation clash. A few days before the challenge at the "Stadio Olimpico", Giallorossi coach Claudio Ranieri wanted to send a clear message to his players about the difficult situation in the standings.

"Our championship starts now. Lecce è a team accustomed to never giving up, they have good players, the new coach è charged and they arrive at this challenge strong from two excellent results with Venezia and Juventus. We have to be determined and fight on every ball. I want to see a team that takes the field giving their all no matter who the opponent is. December è the month of truth for us, because it will tell us who è Roma is and what they can aspire to this season" began the Giallorossi coach.

"In the last few outings we have put the right intensityà on the field. We are working hard in training, but also for the players it is not è easy to adapt to three changes of coaches. There'è those who react immediately and those who need more time. Slowly they will be able to do what I ask of them. This month will be crucial for us. We cannot afford to make mistakes in our approach to matches and we will have to try to give 100 percent in every single situation" continued the former Cagliari coach.

"The standings respect the state of mind of the two teams. We have to fight to get out of the hot zone of the standings. I am used both to these situations and to fighting for top positions and what does not change è the fact of having to commit and fight with all your strength to bring home the result. I am convinced that my players will respond to my signals" added the former Leicester City coach.

"Pellegrini is training well and è a very important player for me, he has to continue like thisì. Dybala has not yet reached the right level of intensity, but è he is a quality footballer who can meet the coach's and the team&#39s wishes. Dovbyk played a game of great sacrifice against Atalanta. As of today è he is ill and I do not know if we will be able to recover him for the challenge with Lecce. In defense, both Hummels and Hermoso are fine, while in midfield Cristante has a purple ankle, so he too è in doubt" Claudio Ranieri commented.

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