Cesc FabregasComo coach, spoke to the microphones of DAZN before the match against Roma: “I chose Barba because he is a left centre-back, he has done it many times in his career and he can give us more stability on that side. There wasn’t much choice, because two full-backs are not with us” .
Belotti’s confirmation at the center of the attack?
“The Gallo is doing well, he never gave up even when he couldn’t find the goal. Now he’s confident, and he’s a very strong player inside the area, if we can get there he’s the right player to score goals.”
Ranieri as an opponent, what effect does it have on you?
“I didn’t expect it, it all happened too soon. Ranieri is a legend in the world of football, he did well wherever he went. It will be a pleasure to compete with him today.”
How will Roma change without Dovbyk?
“We prepared two types of matches, one with Dovbyk and the other with Dybala in a false 9. For me it changes because they are two completely different types of matches. A lot of attention will be needed, but we must also play our game, strong, with resilience and mentality because that’s what this team lacks. We need to do better in this respect.”
The official lineups of Como-Roma
COMO (4-2-3-1): Reina; Van Der Brempt, Goldaniga, Kempf, Barba; Da Cunha, Engelhardt; Strefezza, Paz, Fadera; Belotti. Available: Audero, Kone, Iovine, Baselli, Gabrielloni, Cutrone, Dossena, Jack, Cerri, Roberto, Braunoder, Mazzitelli, Verdi. Trainer: Cesc Fabregas
ROME (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Celik, Hummels, Ndicka; Saud, Konè, Le Feè, Angelino; Saelemaekers, El Shaarawy; Dybala Available: Ryan, Marin, Pellegrini, Dovbyk, Shomurodov, Soulé, Mancini, Dahl, Zalewski, Pisilli, Sangaré. Trainer: Claudio Ranieri