Lorenzo Pellegrinicaptain of Roma, spoke to the microphones of Sky on the eve of the Europa League match against Elfsborg.
“First of all I would start by thanking De Rossi for everything he gave us. It was difficult, he gave us so much on a human level and on the pitch. For me he is an exceptional coach, both humanly and professionally. We didn’t expect his exoneration, the group was not happy with the results but did not feel the need to change. The results would come, we were sure of this. The group reacted well, there are times when you have to move forward because you wear a shirt that is more important Mister Juric understood the moment of this, for a change that was not wanted by us.
Why are there boos directed at you?
“I can’t tell you, I know what the responsibilities are of being captain after Totti and De Rossi. I have always taken on this responsibility, because it has always been my dream. It’s normal to be the first suspect when things don’t go well When it came to taking responsibility I always did, it’s normal and right for a player to be criticized if his performances don’t live up to expectations. What I don’t accept is seeing my name associated with facts that I don’t I would do as a man. What comes naturally to me is that I will always continue to give my best, because this shirt has a special value for me.”
“I hope to recover the relationship with the fans, everyone knows what it means for me to wear this shirt and wear this armband. My love for Roma is unconditional.”