After the loss to Udinese on Saturday, Roma have an opportunity to change the narrative when they welcome Real Madrid at the Olimpico tomorrow. Manager Eusebio Di Francesco discussed his team’s objectives during the pre game press conference: “We must believe in finishing in first place by having a great performance. It’s important to have a significant match right away so we can get back on track and show that Udine was just an episode. We lacked determination in both offensive and defensive phase in that match”
Di Francesco was asked about Real Madrid’s difficult season and his potential lineup: “Both teams are weak at the moment, they have problem in the league. Is it easier to play against them now? I think they can also say that about us. We face them as their equals. Pellegrini won’t be available, neither for Real Madrid or Inter. Olsen isn’t expected to make it, the results of the exam were however positive. Manolas will play”
