Ranieri Content with Roma Performance versus Napoli

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·25 novembre 2024

Ranieri Content with Roma Performance versus Napoli

Roma lost one-nil to Napoli in the first game under Claudio Ranieri, but the Giallorossi fared much better than in previous matches and could have equalized late in the second half. The coach commented to Sky.

“We have some issues, and that’s why I’m here. We faced a team that had just relinquished the top spot and was fighting to win the Scudetto. Considering that, I’m happy with our display. We made some mistakes, and we’ll discuss them during the week. However, the desire and the determination to bounce back were there. We have to forge ahead like this. There’s a lot of work to be done, but I’m upbeat.”

Ranieri switched from 4-4-1-1 to 3-5-1-1 at the interval.

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“We aimed to keep the ball more, and we did. They didn’t have the same type of chances as in the first half. We tried to be more compact in the back.”

Paulo Dybala played just a few minutes off the bench.

“We took a risk because he can always pull one out of the hat. We all know that. I was fearful, but he didn’t have any discomfort on Saturday, so I inserted him and told him to be careful. He practiced after the game, so I think he’ll be fine next week.”

Ranieri was quizzed about his top players’ struggling.

“They need to find the right personality rooted in their character to help themselves first and foremost, and then others. I found the squad a little reserved, which was normal. I attempted to instill serenity and desire to play, make yourself available, pass the ball, and we showed that in the second half.”