Former striker Abel Balbo believes Luciano Spalletti has brought “order and conviction” to Roma.
The Coach has returned to the Giallorossi after the sacking of Rudi Garcia, and has overseen a run of six consecutive Serie A wins.
“Spalletti has restored Roma’s confidence,” Balbo told Roma Radio.
“He’s a very able coach who’s really familiar with the club and knows how to use and speak to each individual player.
Former striker Abel Balbo believes Luciano Spalletti has brought “order and conviction” to Roma.
The Coach has returned to the Giallorossi after the sacking of Rudi Garcia, and has overseen a run of six consecutive Serie A wins.
“Spalletti has restored Roma’s confidence,” Balbo told Roma Radio.
“He’s a very able coach who’s really familiar with the club and knows how to use and speak to each individual player.
“A team with confidence can achieve anything – it gives you belief in your ability and creates unity on the field. If you have those elements then it’s much easier to prepare for matches.
“He’s a very experienced coach and right from his appointment I had no doubt that he was going to be a success.
“As well as knowing the club, he’s brought order and conviction to the team, using individual players in the right way.
“As well as that, he’s been able to rely on two great January signings in Stephan El Shaarawy and Diego Perotti.
“I think that if Roma keep playing like they have been then they can fight for second too.
“They’ve won six games in a row, a positive run that’s filled them with self-confidence, as I said earlier.
“Spalletti’s lads will be more relaxed and determined going into games now so they’ll be better placed to perform well. I think anything is possible, especially given the strength of their squad.”
Edin Dzeko arrived from Manchester City in the summer, but has struggled for goals in Italian football.
However, Balbo is sure the Bosnian striker will come good.
“All strikers have bad spells when they miss easy chances. I remember once dribbling round the goalkeeper and missing an open goal. It happens.
“The job of every striker is to score goals so if you don’t you can overthink it and that ends up causing you even more problems.
“For Roma, having a forward like him, who’s capable of scoring 15 goals a season, is absolutely crucial.”