Francesco Totti says it's Miralem Pjanic's job to bring Edin Dzeko to Roma, whilst discussing how training methods evolved.
The Giallorossi are in Melbourne for a friendly against Real Madrid, and the opening Press conference saw Coach Rudi Garcia flanked by the team's legendary captain, who seemed bemused by his surroundings.
“It's a positive experience, this is my first time here,” he said. “Supporters abroad are something special.
Francesco Totti says it's Miralem Pjanic's job to bring Edin Dzeko to Roma, whilst discussing how training methods evolved.
The Giallorossi are in Melbourne for a friendly against Real Madrid, and the opening Press conference saw Coach Rudi Garcia flanked by the team's legendary captain, who seemed bemused by his surroundings.
“It's a positive experience, this is my first time here,” he said. “Supporters abroad are something special.
“The memory of that penalty I took nine years ago is still exciting, thank goodness it went well,” he said, in reference to the winner against Australia in the 2006 World Cup's round of the last sixteen.
“Edin Dzeko? [Miralem] Pjanic already talked to him.
“I hope he's among the new signings because he's a top player, formidable at finalising goals. He'd help us do better.”
The captain was then asked how he was faring with Rudi Garcia's training sessions.
“It's been twenty years and the pace has changed. Once the focus used to be on depth, now it's on speed. It's something else.
“This new method allows the English and Spanish teams to go all the way, either because they're stronger or because they work better.
“Against Real Madrid it's never a friendly. We're playing for prestige, though I'm sorry we won't be facing [Iker] Casillas.
“I met him and he's a fantastic man and a wonderful human being.
“Playing against these teams is something positive for us.”
The Pupone was then asked about Danny De Silva, the 17-year-old Australian who joined Roma this summer.
“I think he could turn into an immense talent, he has great technique and an instinct for the goal.
“He could do some good things for Roma, but there will be time.
“Melbourne? I've only seen the training camps. The Coach will give us a few days to see the city, or more likely a few hours.”