By now we've learned to know the Eusebio Di Francesco - European version. Irony and security in his own means, a good dose of clarity. A healthy habit also confirmed in the press conference pre Liverpool - Roma at Anfield Road: "We're facing a very aggressive opponent. They have great qualities, it's the team that has the greatest ability to verticalize immediately. We're here to play football, to impose certain concepts, exploit their shortcomings and not fall into the trap. The difference could be made by staying short in the two phases of play. The concepts exist for a long time and we are mentally stronger now. I hope I can bring this mental strength on the field".
Trying not to leave room for Momo Salah, who'll be the toughest opponent tomorrow night: "We can not only think about a single player, Liverpool is not just Salah but the front three can play together well and it's not a little thing". Salah and Anfield, perhaps the two major bogeys: "It's a beautiful stadium, I can imagine the atmosphere that will be there tomorrow, an environment we're not used to with the fans attached to the field. We will have the great affection of our fans and the strength to play together. It is even more essential to play as a team and make a performance as a collective. We will have to play at their level to compete".
Di Francesco then doesn't speak about tactical system, "I do not speak about the system but Cengiz has 50% chances to play, so does Schick. 3-men or 4-men defense? This team is now used to two ways of playing, I have to decide what would be the best solution. I can't give big indications to you and our opponents. The most important thing is the mentality that must not change". Finally a thought about the Premier League: "In my work you are a professional, but my main thought is to hold on Roma. But in the future, never say never. It's exciting for everyone to play and train in an English stadium. Klopp said he can only just spaghetti in Italian? Then I can only say hamburgers in English, we're even".
