Claudio Ranieri spoke highly of the team’s effort to fight through adversity in a difficult situation that saw them close to the relegation zone.
In his post-match presser following Roma’s win over Lecce, the veteran manager said, “The thing that comforts me is the application and determination that the team is putting into every game, regardless of the result.”
“That’s what I always say: we put in the performance and, in the end, the result is the result of many episodes. However, if you’ve given your all, you go home with a clear conscience.”
“Mistakes are made and will always be made, that’s not the problem. I like the player who makes mistakes but doesn’t get depressed.”
“I’m happy with this victory because, little by little, the individuals are recovering their self-esteem and the pleasure of playing football. It wasn’t easy when I arrived, but I immediately saw great application in the things I asked for.”
“Of course, we still have to work because I’m not fully satisfied. There are games in which we do well. I’m referring, for example, to the game against Tottenham, where we managed to contain the opponent well, while with Atalanta a little less.”
“Today, especially in the second half, we only conceded the penalty and the one that hit the post. However, due to our excessive desire to score, we were allowing their midfield too many counterattacks.”
“For this reason I decided to change, inserting Pisilli. With him on the pitch, the team reorganized. The player we missed against Atalanta came on: a young player, but with a notable physical and technical presence.”
