Mancini explains what De Rossi ‘brought’ to Roma after Mourinho

Gianluca Mancini admits Daniele De Rossi has introduced ‘serenity’ to Roma as outcomes below José Mourinho weren’t ok.

The Italy worldwide spoke at a press convention on the eve of a Europa League Spherical of 16 first leg in opposition to Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton.

The primary query was about Roma followers and the way they will encourage the Giallorossi of their subsequent residence European fixture.

“As we all the time say, they’re an additional weapon, however we should go on the pitch and produce them in direction of us. We’re proud of what they do for us each Sunday, and we’ll attempt to make them sing much more tomorrow,” Mancini replied, as quoted by forzaRoma.information.

De Rossi didn’t say whether or not he would play with three or 4 defenders, however Mancini is able to play with both of the 2 techniques.

“Having the ability to cowl extra roles is a bonus to me and the group,” stated the Italian defender.

“I even performed in midfield with Fonseca as a result of we had few choices. When a group has many sturdy gamers, the standard naturally rises. A very powerful factor is to coach effectively and provides our all on the pitch for Roma.”

De Rossi changed Mourinho in January and has received six Serie A video games from seven. The Giallorossi additionally progressed to the Europa League Spherical of 16 after beating Feyenoord on penalties within the knockout playoff stage. What have Roma modified since De Rossi’s appointment?

“The coach has introduced freshness, he has introduced his concepts and we try to grasp what he requires,” argued Mancini.

“We’re doing so even when we now have achieved nothing thus far. You don’t win titles in two months, however the coach has modified us in some ways, each tactically and in coaching classes. The coach has clear concepts. He introduced serenity, not as a result of Mou didn’t have it, however as a result of outcomes weren’t ok. He [De Rossi] has labored on our heads, and when he fastened us, he began saying his concepts.

“It’s not a four-man defence that made us win six video games from seven, however a mix of issues. Generally, you lose video games regardless of dominating, and different instances, the alternative occurs. Soccer is unusual, however crucial factor is that 26 gamers have the identical goal.”

Mancini has had recurrent groin points over the previous couple of weeks however appears to have totally recovered now.

“I’ve been coping with this downside for some time. I don’t wish to seem like a hero; I may play, and so I did it,” he stated.

“When the coach [De Rossi] got here, I missed a sport as a consequence of suspension and took some additional days to relaxation. I underwent therapy and labored within the health club for 12 days, now I not really feel ache and I really feel a lot better.”

De Rossi additionally held a pre-match press convention, saying that the Giallorossi watched Brighton’s video games in opposition to Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester Metropolis to arrange for tomorrow’s fixture.