Daniele De Rossi addresses Dybala’s decision to stay in Empoli presser: “It was very emotional.” | OneFootball

Daniele De Rossi addressed the media ahead of the match with Empoli on Sunday.

While previewing the second matchday of the season, the Italian technician was also asked about Paulo Dybala’s decision to stay at Roma and reject Al Qadsiah’s offer.

“Dybala’s choice is very rare in today’s world of football. It was a very emotional situation full of ups and downs. Now the fans see in him not only a technical leader, they must also be proud of him. I expect the Olimpico to give him a special welcome tomorrow.”

“The market? Now it is premature to talk about a complete team or not – there’s still seven players missing to complete the squad. At the end of the transfer window we will know better who we are.”

“There is a fundamental issue – this rule of having football played at the same time as the market bastardizes the first two matchdays. It’s difficult to get a reading of the team during this time.”

“Empoli are a talented team and tomorrow will be a difficult match. We did everything we could in training to focus on the pitch and ignore the transfer rumors.”

“Tomorrow’s formation? Dybala and Soulé can play together. They are two talented players, based on the opponent I will choose who will be best to send onto the field in my opinion. Sometimes only one might play, sometimes the other. It’s not a problem, it’s good for the team.”

“The club didn’t ask me to leave out any players for reasons related to the market. Those who returned from loans deserved to train with us and be treated well.”

“Excluding Karsdorp was my choice, he’s not part of my plans for a thousand problems, including technical and tactical factors. He’s a friend of mine but it wasn’t right for him to continue here. I hope he can find space elsewhere because he deserves it.”

“Dybala? We discussed many aspects with Dybala, talking to each other face to face. I was always clear with him as I am with everyone. I can change my mind, because it can happen. He was always professional about it. He always trained 100%. He will be a protagonist like the others and will be managed in the same way.”

“The right-back position? Celik is a very good player, an international, and a great lad. If someone else arrives, he will have to battle it out with them, otherwise we will have Bubba Sangaré who has a bright future and I want him to remain in the squad with us.”

“Dahl, Le Fée and Sangaré are all Ghisolfi’s signings, I didn’t know them. They were shown to me and we both decided to snatch them. The skill of the sporting director lies precisely in this, that’s what he’s supposed to do.”