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Arne Slot surprised by Roma’s set-up under Daniele De Rossi

Roma's Italian midfielder Leonardo Spinazzola (4thR) and Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku speak with Feyenoord Dutch coach Arne Slot at the end of the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg football match between Feyenoord Rotterdam and AS Roma at the De Kuip stadium in Rotterdam on February 15, 2024. (Photo by Olaf Kraak / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT (Photo by OLAF KRAAK/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)
Andy Mattioli

Feyenoord manager Arne Slot analyzed Roma’s set-up under new coach Daniele De Rossi following the 1-1 result between the two teams in Rotterdam earlier tonight.

The Dutch technician discussed the differences between Mourinho’s Roma and De Rossi’s in his post-match presser.

“The main difference between Mourinho and De Rossi is that before Roma played 5-3-2, now they play 4-3-3, many players are the same, but some play in different roles,” Slot told reporters.

“Dybala now plays on the right wing and is free to go around Lukaku. The thing that surprised me is that on the 4 occasions I faced Roma they played identically in terms of pressing us.”

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