Di Francesco: Roma needed a response after Fiorentina humbling
Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco was satisfied by his team’s response to their midweek humiliation at the hands of Fiorentina, but believes they should have taken all three points against AC Milan.
The Giallorossi fought back from behind to draw 1-1 at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday evening, just four days after collapsing to a 7-1 Coppa Italia defeat in Florence.
Roma had the better chances to win the game and were denied by several excellent stops from Rossoneri goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, while the home fans held protests against their own team after poor recent form.
“It was the only response that we could’ve given,” Di Francesco said in the post-match Press conference.
“You can understand the reaction of the fans, I’m satisfied by the performances and we deserved three points – Milan had one shot on goal.
“They didn’t need to give a response to me, but to themselves. But that’s not enough, we can’t be pleased with ourselves.”
One bonus for Roma was the return of captain Daniele De Rossi, who started in midfield in his first Serie A appearance since the end of October.
“Daniele risked having to quit,” Di Francesco continued.
“I know how much we missed him, he can determine a game plan with his tactical intelligence.
“He’s the coach on the pitch because he knows how to transfer the messages that I give from the bench. Not like (Lorenzo) Pellegrini, who after making a mistake wants to go and recover the match by himself.”
Source: forzaitalianfootball.com
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