Roma Star Finally Bounces Back, Pushes Away Rumors

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·13 December 2024

Roma Star Finally Bounces Back, Pushes Away Rumors

Pellegrini snapped out of his funk in Thursday’s Europa League clash with Braga, getting the nod after not playing for three matches and scoring the opening goal. He commented to Sky afterward.

“You have to give everything to solve the problems in life. I surely needed this moment. It was nice to liberate myself today. I’m very happy about everything, to be honest. We’re on the right path. The team had a good display, and I hit the net. We got everything I wanted.”

The midfielder addressed his recent benching.

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“It wasn’t easy, but we players are all alike, and getting minutes is important. It’s an outlet. I trusted Claudio Ranieri, and we talked. He knew me beforehand, as we had been in touch. I think that the choice paid dividends.”

Pellegrini had even been linked with a potential departure.

“There’s a lot of nonsense going around about me. We’re a team of lads that go on the pitch, practice, and try to do our best for Roma because that’s what matters the most to us. That’s even more the case for me. I’ve been labeled a coach killer, but that’s part of the job. I understand that I don’t let others know me too well since I’m reserved. People only need to know that I’m myself inside and out in front or behind the cameras, and that won’t change.”

Pellegrini was quizzed about leaving the team.

“I don’t think so. Lies don’t become the truth even if you tell them a thousand times. I’ll always prioritize what’s best for the team. If my permanence jibes with that, I’ll stay here.”