Roma-Inter: Cristian Chivu unveils the starting goalkeeper. And he praises Gasperini

Cristian Chivu spoke in a press conference on the eve of Roma-Inter. “They are back healthy and without any problems even if many players have accumulated minutes – he began -. However, we managed them, also giving them days of rest to have them at their best tomorrow”.

“Roma was good at giving continuity to the work done by Ranieri – added the Nerazzurri coach -. Gasperini added man marking, they found the right balance, maintaining solidity. Roma is organized and defends very well even with a low block. Their goalkeeper is doing well and you have to have the lucidity and strength to understand when they will concede. You have to be smart to hurt their organization”.

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“I expect to restart from what was done with Cremonese– continued the Romanian coach. We need to give continuity and continue making steps forward. We are aware of the’importance of each match, we treat them all as finals. Little does the fame of the opponents matter. We care about our ambitions and the desire to be dominant and play our game. To be clinging on all fronts. The team can go all the way anywhere”.

On Gian Piero Gasperini: “Although the experience was short, the good impression remained that he later confirmed throughout his coaching career. His innovation also in approaching matches. We were all inspired by him, understanding that he was feasible for Italian soccer. Gasperini has all my esteem, even when he coached me. I remember that with him I had done great preparation and it had been a long time since I had been so well physically and mentally. He had tried to change the module, I was playing left back with Samuel and Lucio. The results unfortunately were not there and he was sent off early. Then he showed his value and identity. For us coaches he was an’inspiration”.

On Pio Esposito: “We have to be aware that he is an Inter and national team player, pressure is part of the game. It bothers when we speculate by making comparisons. Despite his age, he has shown that at these levels he can stay there. He has to adapt to the demands, he is now an international player. He is appreciated everywhere. There are no rules but one should not forget that he is a young guy. He has now stepped on the stage and he has to dance, accepting mistakes as well. Continuing with this mentality. He can improve”.

Choice made in goal, not yet in attack: “Sommer plays, Thuram I don”t know when he comes back. All three strikers available are good at playing the role regardless of the’opponent”.