After defeats against Napoli and Atalanta, Ranieri admits that Lecce offers a good chance on Saturday.
How are Dybala and Pellegrini doing? Are you satisfied with the performance of the two?
“Pellegrini is training well and is very important to me. He must continue like this. Dybala, not the intensity, is a quality player who can meet the wishes of the coach and the team. Now the championship starts. December will tell us who we Lecce is a team that never gave up. They won in Venice, they drew with Juve. They have good players and the new coach is determined and we have to be determined.
What kind of Roma should it be?
“I want a team that takes the field without knowing the name of the opponent. A determined Roma every time. There is a ball to be won. We have to be good against a team that knows what it wants. They have good players and we have to do well. We shouldn't look at a team like Lecce and underestimate them. December will tell us who Roma are and what they want to do.”
Pellegrini, he warmed up against Atalanta. He was deemed fit to play that match, but subsequently did not come on. What is he like?
“Lorenzo is a great player from midfield. They all train together so I can get the chance to choose who is better or who I see as better. I didn't use him because I need a box-to-box player had.” Lorenzo has many qualities, he has speed and goals, and I repeat: I see him as a valid player from midfield.”
December. Month of Truth. Have you seen the intensity you need in the whole team?
“The intensity of what I saw on the pitch is the right one. That I want. When we have to push in training, they respond well. It's not easy when I say they have changed three, four coaches. The players are sponges , but they are not computers. There are people who respond immediately and those who do not. How you train, how you play, they will be able to do what I ask truth, little by little.”
What is the situation with Dovbyk?
“The boy had a Greco-Roman battle against his marker on Monday, apart from the attacking phase, and he was able to do a lot considering his condition. He has the flu today. He was able to play against Atalanta, but I couldn't.” I don't know if I can have him against Lecce. He's not doing well.'
Does this team have to fight to save themselves?
“The ranking is the current state of the teams. We are fighting to get out of the lower rankings. I am used to being both here and there. We always have to fight. I said that December will tell us a lot. What should we do ?” I am confident that my players will respond to my signals.”
How do you see Le Fee?
“Le Fee is a player of excellent quality. I see him from midfield. He is a playmaker, he has the qualities and he will help us throughout the championship.”
How important is the effort the team puts in?
“Important and fundamental. They must give everything. They must not make mistakes in terms of effort. They must fight until the last second. They must leave the field and say that I gave everything. They must always give, they must always give 100%. This is important to me.”
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