‘De Rossi’ teases the team that they won’t compete for another 18 minutes.

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Roma manager Daniele De Rossi reveals he jokingly admitted it to his team. I don’t know what to do. In the remaining 18 minutes of play, they won over Udinese in extra time 2-1.

The “Rome Wolves” returned to play at Blue Energy Stadium again after the game two weeks ago. It was canceled in the 72nd minute because Ivan Ndicka, the visiting team’s defender, had a chest injury and had to be stretchered off.

Throughout the remaining 18 normal minutes, Roma dominated possession but had to wait until 90+5 stoppage time to get the winning goal. By Paulo Dybala took a corner kick for Brian Cristante to ทางเข้า ufabet score a header.

“Before the game I talked with the team. and teased them saying, I don’t know what to do in this game. Because I had never prepared a team to play 20 minutes before,” De Rossi said in an interview after the match.

“We started with a lot of forwards. And after a minute or so I knew we had to make some changes for balance. Today, some people warmed up without even playing. But everyone is very dedicated.

The results of last Thursday’s match made Roma reduce the gap to Bologna in the top four areas by 4 points and even though Serie A received the Champions quota. League of 5 teams, but De Rossi still expressed his special joy.

“Usually I am better at keeping my emotions in check. The truth is that I should apologize for being so happy against Udinese, a club that has always been respectful and friendly,” the legendary midfielder explained.

“I have no problem with Udinese, but it was because we scored an important goal. In the game it is very important. It shows that we are a strong team. And try your best to score goals. Until finally fate paid off.”

The Udinese side had Fabio Cannavaro, a former Ballon d’Or defender, take charge of the team for the first time. Still only a goal difference above Frosinone from the relegation zone, De Rossi encouraged his old friend in the national team.

“I think Cannavaro will be able to help Udinese a lot. We met last year. full time And his team is clearly superior to us. “

I’m friends with Eusebio Di Francesco (Frosinone coach) and Davide Nicola (Empoli) as well, so I don’t Which team do you want to see relegated? I would be very happy if they all survive.”