RANIERI: "WE GO TO THE SAN SIRO LOOKING TO TAKE ANOTHER STEP FORWARD"
Roma's coach Claudio Ranieri held his pre-match press conference on Thursday, looking ahead to Saturday's Serie A meeting with Inter.
“In this month and a half, we have got to know each other better. For them it's easier; they have to get to know just one person: me. I have to put more effort in to get to know all the players, but fortunately I understand them. The fact we kept clean sheets in the last two games and had to dig in to get the wins has been a boost to our confidence. Getting a win at the San Siro would be huge, but if we lose, it won’t change anything, because we know we have to sweat and fight, and show the fans our desire to end the season positively.”
On Nicolo Zaniolo: “I don’t think Nicolo is in his best vein of form. In the last month and a half, we’ve seen the best of him as a wide central midfielder, going box to box, rather than as a winger or a trequartista.”
About his new experience: “I feel good here in Rome. My eyes sparkle for two teams: Roma and Cagliari. I came through the ranks at Cagliari, who gave me the chance to get to Serie A. I have memories of all my former teams but these two are the teams I have in my heart. I don't feel like a prophet; I simply feel like a professional who has been able to do his job, as he knows how. In the past I’ve come into clubs during difficult periods. I'm super happy with my career, which isn't over yet. Who knows what tomorrow will bring?”
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