Juan Iturbe admits this season will be ‘very difficult’ for Roma, as their rivals are all getting stronger.
The Giallorossi have finished second for two years in a row, but finished 17 points adrift of champions Juventus last season.
“We have a strong team, but this season will be very difficult for us, and for every team,” Iturbe admitted in a Press conference from the Giallorossi’s training camp at Pinzolo.
Juan Iturbe admits this season will be ‘very difficult’ for Roma, as their rivals are all getting stronger.
The Giallorossi have finished second for two years in a row, but finished 17 points adrift of champions Juventus last season.
“We have a strong team, but this season will be very difficult for us, and for every team,” Iturbe admitted in a Press conference from the Giallorossi’s training camp at Pinzolo.
“Inter and Milan are getting stronger, it will be a good season. Roma are doing good things, starting with our physical preparation.
“We’re aiming for a good start this season, because we know the other teams are getting stronger.”
Iturbe was considered a disappointment in his first season with the Lupi, having moved for big money from Verona.
However, the 22-year-old says he’s ready to show what he can do his season.
“I’ve always been a professional, I want to work even harder. I’m young, I have a huge desire to learn, and to give 100 per cent in training.
“There will always be critics, but I don’t listen to what is said unless it comes from my Coach or teammates, I’m mentally strong.
“When I wasn’t doing well, I always worked to be better. I arrived with a huge desire to show what I’d done at Verona, I should have gone slower.
“I hope to start well this season.”