Series A
Cristante hopes Roma sign a defender in January


Bryan Cristante is able to play as a centre-back in January however hopes Roma signal a brand new defender within the winter switch window.
The Italy worldwide is anticipated to play just a few video games in central defence subsequent month as Even N’Dicka might be concerned within the AFCON along with his nationwide staff Ivory Coast, whereas Chris Smalling and Marash Kumbulla have nonetheless not recovered from accidents.
DAZN requested Cristante if he was able to play in central defence beginning subsequent month.
“Yeah, I’m prepared, however I hope someone else arrives as a result of in any other case, we might be in need of choices somehow,” the Italy worldwide replied.
Cristante hit the submit within the first half of Roma’s 1-0 loss in opposition to Juventus on Saturday however feels the Giallorossi’s efficiency was constructive anyway.
“The efficiency was wonderful, however an important factor is all the time to return house with the three factors. Juventus defended rather well, so it was troublesome after they scored. We go house with disappointment,” he stated.
Roma sit seventh within the Serie A desk, 5 factors under fourth-placed Fiorentina. What do they should enhance their leads to the second a part of the marketing campaign?
“We should do extra as we are able to keep up there,” stated Cristante.
“Fortunately, the opponents are nonetheless fairly shut. A couple of consecutive wins are sufficient to remain there. We’re nonetheless within the race; January is a crucial month, so we should stay shut.”
Roma’s subsequent sport is in opposition to Cremonese in Coppa Italia on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. The following Serie A match is in opposition to one other direct opponent, Atalanta, on Sunday, January 7.
Cristante, 28, has scored two objectives in 24 appearances throughout all competitions this season.