After the match against Roma, coach Thiago Motta spoke to the press and analyzed the Giallorossi's victory:
"We conceded two avoidable goals on as many corners and after the double advantage they were good at managing the game and we were not able to react as we should and could have. I am and we are unsatisfied, it is true that we faced a strong team, but we could have done much more, we should have entered the game better and avoided certain situations.
We have to learn not to be scared by the level of the opponent, we have to be more competitive, attack, and defend together with personality and determination, this is my goal and my challenge with these guys.
Patience is part of my job, I try to pass on everything I've learned and know to my players so that they take the field giving their best, they are the protagonists.
I have great respect for Mourinho, he's a model of inspiration for me and for many others, and today with great respect we were both friends and opponents.
I'm convinced that salvation can only be achieved if we work together. The lads know they have to help each other on the pitch, both in possession and in non-possession. We have to be more convinced and believe more in our potential without being overwhelmed by the opponent.
We can't compete with other teams if we play intermittently, we have to be able to stay focused for the whole 90 minutes. Football is very simple, it doesn't need unnecessary elaboration, what we need to be able to play well throughout the game is simplicity and clarity, both in the game and in the mentality.
Anything can happen in a game, a goal in the sixth minute can't ruin what you have prepared, and the boys know that, but today we didn't manage to react and restart in the right way; the great thing about football is that every week we have a new opportunity, we will face a team at home that is at the top of its form, but we will give everything to bring home points.
We attacked more on the left, probably because we have so many left-handers on the pitch and it's automatic for them to play on that side. With the substitutions, we were able to get the upper hand in several situations, but once in the area we weren't practical and didn't finish the chances we created. As far as the formation is concerned, it's something I don't pay too much attention to, I prefer to focus on the characteristics of my players and understand what is the best way to deploy them on the pitch from time to time.
Kiwior I think was our best player on the pitch. He's young, he hasn't played much with us, but he's showing me that he's an all-around footballer. I know he is a central defender, but he can also play very well at full-back and today he played in midfield and showed that he can handle that role too. A football player for me has to be able to cover all the roles, he has to take the field to play for the team with determination and be able to handle every situation, and I am very satisfied with what Jakub did tonight."
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