Penultimate pre-match press conference as Roma coach for Claudio Ranieri. The coach, determined to hang up his coaching tunic, talks today about the challenge against AC Milan on Sunday night, his emotions about the last one at the Stadio Olimpico and the refereeing controversy of the past few days. These are his statements.
Is the advanced department high ranking or does it need to be strengthened?
“We’ll talk about it at the end of the season, now is not the time. We will see what to do.”
Would you like to add something about the Bergamo episode?
“I remain of my mind. I do not judge the penalty, but uniformity. There were both in the league and in the Champions League similar mistakes and VAR did not intervene. I would like to know. Then that the president of the Hague defends his team fits. I argue that it is clear and obvious, because what happened has happened on other occasions and VAR did not intervene. But very calmly…”
What will you miss most about coaching, and where is the most about Roma?
“The most is being a Romanista. It’s logical that climbing those steps is something that goes beyond that. The fact that the stadium is full is because the team gives its best.”
Can Roma next year be competitive to fight among the top four and fight for the Scudetto?
“We have two market openings where we will be restricted. We will try to make as few mistakes as possible, then often the strongest does not win but those who try to build something. We have to improve, we have started to lay the foundation, slowly we will build a team that will be a pride for the fans.”
