Roma team manager Morgan De Sanctis commented on the Alessandro Florenzi and Chris Smalling situations ahead of the final Europa League group game.
“We started the season by conceding a few too many goals, but also scoring a great deal. Now we have become more solid defensively and found a stronger balance overall,” the team manager told Sky Sport Italia.
“The coach has been very clear in his directives and the players working hard to absorb his teachings. We have been able to create a sense of consistency even with many players missing, as the group has a unity about it.”
They can reach the Round of 32 with a point, but can also snatch the group top spot from Borussia Monchengladbach.
Florenzi starts this evening, but has been repeatedly left on the bench for big games by Paulo Fonseca.
“The club is strong and the players, including Florenzi, all accept the decisions of the coach. Florenzi has behaved like a real captain and we are pleased to see the team living up to expectations.”
Smalling is on loan from Manchester United, but Roma are in negotiations to buy him outright.
“It is well known that we are trying to find a solution that makes everyone happy. We are in no rush, we want to get this right, and can also rely on the player, who said he is happy at Roma.”
IcelandWC_winner
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other utd fans are ye new to the club or something saying we need Smalling back lol let him go cash in now and offer Jones as a Goodwill gesture.there not able for the pressure of premier league football so let Smalling stay at Roma we're he can make a name for himself
half of United fans in social media are trash
wardsham
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other utd fans are ye new to the club or something saying we need Smalling back lol let him go cash in now and offer Jones as a Goodwill gesture.there not able for the pressure of premier league football so let Smalling stay at Roma we're he can make a name for himself
wardsham
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this time ogs should think twice before making any mistake again and let smalling go for good, the defense we are relying on is not as solid as we thought it could be. smalling will be a good defender to lead the defense so far we lack consistancies we need to start winning with clean sheet
people forget allot we were all calling him and he had loads of time to prove himself at utd and wasn't able now he's gone to a easier league he is doing well so let him be cash in now on him.and comparing Smalling with or defenders lol ok Smalling and Jones are the one caliber and we need to get rid of Jones
konamiman
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leave him be! he's blooming.
joaackmz
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I watched him put lukaku in his pocket when the drew with inter he's become solid at Roma.
Veacostuy
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Smalling is a better, more aggressive player. with Maguire they a perfect CD. Let him come back mukwai. y WS he even loaned?
DanielEtele
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are you for real?? just mention one defender you think Smalling would be able to take his spot if and when he returns?? It better we cash out on him now that we have the opportunity to. The lads we have at the back are doing real good so far.
Lindelof easy
CooleskidWashington
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Lindelof and Maguire r gradually proving 2 b a gud pair at our defense.we cnt drop any of dem and replace Smalling.He is too big 2 b a back up 2.I think we should let him go 2 save his carear although he bleeds RED
mzeereal
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you must be kidding me.
I believe you are watching today's match.. if yes , I don't have anything to say again
Niwabinorz
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Even though he his happy.. we need him.. He must return back
you must be kidding me.
Niwabinorz
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this time ogs should think twice before making any mistake again and let smalling go for good, the defense we are relying on is not as solid as we thought it could be. smalling will be a good defender to lead the defense so far we lack consistancies we need to start winning with clean sheet
are you for real?? just mention one defender you think Smalling would be able to take his spot if and when he returns?? It better we cash out on him now that we have the opportunity to. The lads we have at the back are doing real good so far.
MuilahGuy
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this time ogs should think twice before making any mistake again and let smalling go for good, the defense we are relying on is not as solid as we thought it could be. smalling will be a good defender to lead the defense so far we lack consistancies we need to start winning with clean sheet
mzeereal
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Even though he his happy.. we need him.. He must return back