Roma Coach Eusebio Di Francesco warns “we have to think about Genoa”, even with the Liverpool Champions League tie on the horizon.
The Giallorossi are in the semi-finals in Europe, but face a fight with Lazio and Inter to even qualify for the competition again next year.
“We have to think about Genoa,” Di Francesco cautioned in his pre-match Press conference.
“Since [Davide] Ballardini arrived the Ligurians haven’t conceded many goals, they’ve been one of the best defences in the league.
Roma Coach Eusebio Di Francesco warns “we have to think about Genoa”, even with the Liverpool Champions League tie on the horizon.
The Giallorossi are in the semi-finals in Europe, but face a fight with Lazio and Inter to even qualify for the competition again next year.
“We have to think about Genoa,” Di Francesco cautioned in his pre-match Press conference.
“Since [Davide] Ballardini arrived the Ligurians haven’t conceded many goals, they’ve been one of the best defences in the league.
“It will be a delicate game; they’re solid, good on the counter-attack and we can’t think about anything else.
“We’ll change something, but we won’t be underestimating them.
“We’re not very used to this [competing on two fronts] but we have to get used to it and quickly. We need to understand that all games are important.
“Everyone seems to be ready, and I hope the impression I’m getting now will be transferred to the pitch.”
Di Francesco was also asked about two youngsters with different fortunes, Cengiz Under and Patrik Schick.
“The first thing to tell you about Under is that he doesn’t understand a word of Italian!” Di Francesco laughed.
“I tell the lads to cover their ears when they go out to the pitch, but he doesn’t even have to do that.
“After that it’s also a matter of character. Schick’s start weighed more on him, in the derby he didn’t express what he had against Barcelona.
“Maybe I was too hasty in putting him back on the pitch right away, he wasn’t in the best condition but he’s really growing in his attitude and availability.
“He’s lacking a goal, which is really important for a striker, and when he finds it he’ll be very satisfied.
“As for Under I’m calm, he can’t understand anything so it’s a big advantage for us.”