Roma Coach Rudi Garcia insists his job is safe – "I don't need to be confirmed publicly".
The Giallorossi’s win over Genoa before the winter break is their only success in their last eight games across all competitions, leading to speculation over the tactician’s future.
“Do I feel under pressure?” Garcia considered, addressing the media ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Chievo.
Roma Coach Rudi Garcia insists his job is safe – "I don't need to be confirmed publicly".
The Giallorossi’s win over Genoa before the winter break is their only success in their last eight games across all competitions, leading to speculation over the tactician’s future.
“Do I feel under pressure?” Garcia considered, addressing the media ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Chievo.
“Not at all, I often speak with the directors and I don’t need them to confirm me publicly. I’m just thinking about my work and the game tomorrow.
“Everyone is trying to improve, myself included. I’ve not changed my beliefs, but I’m growing along with the squad.
“We’ve worked hard, and we have more time to recover than in the first few months as we won’t be playing every three days.
“I just think about the next game. The goal is to win, to do it together and to stay in the race for the Champions League and the Scudetto.
“We want to win and continue to the run we started against Genoa.
“How is the squad? Very motivated and ready to play. They’ve trained well, they’re ready.”
Juan Iturbe was a marquee signing for the Lupi in 2014, but has been allowed to leave for Bournemouth in the English Premier League.
“I offer a salute to Iturbe, who has gone. He always gave his best, and I was pleased with his attitude. He’ll come back stronger than before.
“Now we have to replace him, but [sporting director Walter] Sabatini is working. The transfer window is long, we have plenty of time to weigh-up signings.
“What went wrong for Iturbe? He shouldn’t set targets, just have faith in himself. He’s still young, and can improve in the future.
“I’ll follow him, and I wish him all the luck in football because he deserves it.”