Ranieri after Roma-Samp in the Italian Cup: “I always count on Dybala”

“We had to immediately react to Como’s terrible performance, the objective was achieved”. Claudio Ranieri returns to winning ways and reaches the quarter-finals of the Italian Cup with Milan after the poker against Sampdoria, but warns the team: “We are not going through a good period. The boys fought for every ball and showed that they wanted to win. I know they have quality, but if others show determination, why not us? You don’t do great things today in football alone with quality. Como put us under with competitive malice, we didn’t play as a team and we made a terrible impression. I always ask for the best and they are giving it to me, which is why I am disappointed with the second half against Como. For the first time I didn’t see that desire that I also saw in the defeats against Napoli or Atalanta. Now let’s think about Parma who have a devastating attack.”

the next coach

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Ranieri accepts the invitation not to think about the next coach. “You’re right – the coach replies to Panucci in the studio – but I understand that the media must create atmosphere and interest. We answer questions, but we are focused on this championship. If Roma don’t recover you can’t go and bother a top manager. We’ll do well until March-April and then we’ll see. Rome is not a place for everyone, we want a coach who breathes this atmosphere and immerses himself in this reality.”

dybala

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The coach is also teased about singles. “I’m happy for Dovbyk. Goals help give self-esteem especially to an attacker, then he must find the right form. Pellegrini reserves? No, he’s an important player for us but I bring him in when I think it’s appropriate. The only way out of this crisis is to think about working. I have a team with great quality and serious in training. We must continue to push the button that we must play as we train.” Finally, it is clear about Dybala being courted in these hours by Galatasaray: “I always focus on Paulo. Roma without Dybala is a different team and I want quality players. He still can’t manage three games in a row, but for me he is an important player.”

baldanzi

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Baldanzi is also rejoicing, playing his first match under Ranieri’s management. “I wanted to do well, I’m not playing much. I showed off and helped the team move forward in a competition we care about so much.”