Ahead of their clash with Crotone on Wednesday, Roma manager Eusebio Di Francesco answered reporters’ questions on Tuesday. 

 

ON CROTONE-ROMA:

“In Torino there were certain situations where we should have done better. With Napoli, we hit the post twice and, with a pinch of determination, we should have done more. We have proved solid this week, synonymous with a process that is leading us to be an important team.”

 

“We have to bring home six points in the next two games. Crotone made a miracle last year and they have a very well-trained technician.”

 

ON ROTATING PLAYERS LIKE DZEKO & KOLAROV:

Both players will start tomorrow. “Before Bologna I will evaluate whether to rest them.”

 

ON INURIES TO RICK KARSDORP & PATRIK SCHICK:

Karsdorp will play from the start tomorrow while Schick has yet to continue his recovery path.

 

ON SCHICK’S ROLE WITH ROMA:

Firstly, he must get into proper condition, then he can play everywhere. Like what I did these recently, surprising you with some choices, Schick might be a surprise on where I could deploy, but I will not change the team's philosophy and mentality. He is a great football player who must recover to playing condition.

 

ON ANTI-SEMITISM FROM LAZIO FANS:

There are institutions that deal with them, it is a cultural question. I do not want to talk about anti-Semitism with someone who has not lived through it. Today, I also feel for Anna Frank. This is my response to what happened.”