In the second leg of the UEFA Cup 1/8 final, Roma coach Claudio Ranieri expressed his satisfaction with the overall performance of the team in the post-match interview, and stressed the spirit of going all out and working together.
Claudio Ranieri started by talking about the red card in the match, saying that it was a clear red card and that these things happen even though the player sent off is a great player. He stressed that, despite such difficulties, he was satisfied that the team had come together and fought hard in difficult times.
Claudio Ranieri encouraged the players not to be discouraged after a good first half but conceding at half-time, telling them there was still a second half and a chance to win. But Claudio Ranieri said he could not blame his players, who played a very good game in a very difficult situation.
Speaking about individual players in the squad, Claudio Ranieri stressed that Roma are a team and that playing well or badly is the responsibility of the whole team. He was satisfied with the performance and said that if there were any shortcomings, they would be discussed and improved internally.
Finally, Claudio Ranieri spoke about Roma’s goals after their exit from the Coppa Italia and failure to qualify for the Europa League. “The goal is always to do our best and get Roma as high in the table as possible,” he said. He insists that he will not give up and always strive for the best, and the same is true of his players. He congratulated his opponents, but also praised his players for what he said was a very good game.
Overall, despite Roma’s failure to progress further in the Europa League, Claudio Ranieri was pleased with his team’s performance and expects them to continue their efforts to achieve better results in future competitions.
