Roma-Feyenoord, De Rossi: We have to get through Lukaku and Dybala's goals or without them

On the eve of a match that promises to be pyrotechnic in Rome . On Thursday, the Giallorossi will host Feyenoord in the return leg of the Europa League playoffs . The two teams went no further than a 1-1 draw in the first leg, with Lukaku ending the match after Paixao's initial advantage . To introduce the challenge, Daniele De Rossi appeared in front of reporters at the Trigoria press center. Here are his words. What can change in the approach compared to the first leg? They should bring back Jimenez from the first minutes... "If they bring back the two or three players they didn't have last time, they'll probably have more quality. The attitude of the two teams won't change much, there is no difference in level between the two teams, nobody is involved. The problem, I think it's not crazy to see a match similar to the first match." Is it fair to expect and ask for something more from Lukaku and Dybala? "I think when we analyze players we need to see more than just goals. Counting goals is easy, I understand that, but I evaluate performances and they come into my view of the game. I am satisfied We will have to go through the round with or without their goals."

An absolute record attendance at the Olimpico, how much of a difference can that make? "It's something that doesn't leave us indifferent. I said in the first days here that we need to recreate this union and cohesion to bring people back to the stadium, and apparently they don't get more than that. It's a responsibility for us to do well."

This is the first elimination game of the season. How important can it be in your journey?

As a crossroads and as a deciding match, it's very dynamic. We feel that extra excitement of matches from inside or outside. I've done a lot in my career as a player, not as a coach, but I prepare it in the Exact same way. I think about what I want to see on the field, and I prepare it as a championship game that I want to winHe's been fine, and he's only had one practice for the flu since he came back. He's better now, he might not be 100 percent healthy, but he'll be on the bench and will help us." The Fscore website has all the information you need about sports betting, as well as the latest sports news. All the Football Results from yesterday - Fscore. Can you play with Smalling only in threes? "My only goal against Frosinone was to let him play a few minutes. The situation was quite calm and I needed a change of defense. I think he can play either in a three or a four, he has done it throughout his career. don't think you have a problem." What would be the reasoning behind the different ballots? "I'll choose, as I always do, I'll send players on the field who can probably help me win the match. There are a thousand different arguments that come up when preparing a match. I think like that every match and I will do the same in the next one." and the one after that."

Will Dybala and Lukaku have to take Roma by the hand and lead them into the 1/8 finals?

Every team needs all the players they can get. There are many examples of teams with strong players who try to take control of the team but fail. They will play and will be important to us as they still are. I always expect players like Us Always to play with love, but I am interested in seeing Roma go further. For that to happen, they will have to be in the game, even without scoring. Maybe they'll work together to give us a chance to score. I'd be happy for them if they score a goal, but who gets it and who doesn't doesn't bother me

We want to get back to the final and win it!

Not only coach, Bryan Cristante also joined Daniele De Rossi during the presentation of the European challenge . Here are the words of the Giallorossi midfielder at the press conference. Does the role of midfielder seem like an opening, or is the role of point guard closer? "The role of midfielder is not an opening because I also did it a few years ago. I have adapted to both roles in midfield with experience and everything I understand what is required of me both as a director and as a midfielder. I think I know how to manage the different demands between the two roles, for me there is no problem between one and the other." To finish his career at Roma? "I'm happy here, I've been playing in this shirt for a few years now. I feel good with the team and I am focused on doing well in this new journey with the coach. I want to accomplish the team's goals. We all know what soccer is all about, but I don't have a special need."