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Rafa Benitez: “De Rossi is doing a great job at Roma.”

Andy Mattioli
Celta Vigo's Spanish coach Rafael Benitez before the start of the Spanish league football match between RC Celta de Vigo and Girona FC at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo on January 28, 2024. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP) (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Liverpool and Celta Vigo manager Rafa Benitez weighed in on the upcoming Europa League clash between Roma and Bayer Leverkusen.

In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Benitez showered Daniele De Rossi with praise.

De Rossi is doing a great job, Roma are playing really well with him in charge,” said the veteran technician.

“The duel with Bayer Leverkusen who are still unbeaten will be interesting. I think Roma have a chance to get to another Europa League final,” he added.

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