Injuries, controversy off the pitch and facing a former Roma manager were all topics discussed by Paulo Fonseca in the pre match press conference to introduce game against Sampdoria. The giallorossi' manager was asked about playing against Ranieri's team:"The team is feeling well. We came back motivated and the team practiced well in these days. We are ready to start the year best way possible. Sampdoria are having a great season, Ranieri is doing amazing work, he's a fantastic manager"
Fonseca was asked about Zaniolo:"I don't get into the personal lives of players. Here Zaniolo is a professional". Injuries were also discussed during the conference:"Pastore isn't ready, he was out for a long time and he just came back. He needs a specific program to return, not possible to have him tomorrow"
