Rome Derby: EdF speaks about Roma's mindset, Italian elimination
ON ITALY’S WORLD CUP FAILURE:
“Two of the three are Roman and Romanisti, so they will feel the affects of this match more. I hope that the elimination, for them, is motivation and I hope that they will bring some anger but also some pride, which has often distinguished Roman footballers.”
ON SPEAKING WITH DE ROSSI:
“I spoke to all of our (Italian national team) guys, but beyond what I did or did not say, there is great sorrow for how it has gone. But I have to worry about Roma and try to motivate them. They’re ready and want to impose themselves.”
ON THE DERBY ATMOSPHERE AT STADIO OLIMPICO:
“Sport must unite and not divide. I hope Roma win. A few days ago, I was struck by the affection from all clubs that was around the tenth anniversary of the death of Gabriele Sandri. For me, this is sport and I hope that tomorrow is a great celebration of sport, of civilization and that Roma win.”
ON PATRIK SCHICK’S LENGTHY RECOVERY:
He has been complaining of pain but he is growing from that point of view. Having this fibrosis, he needs to be at the top because, if not, then you are likely to hurt other parts. I agree with the doctors, we are trying to get him to the top. Once he trains for a few days with the team, I hope to be able to use him. Not all players can recover the same way in their physical and psychological conditions, but I have asked the doctors to allow me to use him only when he says that he is fine