Rudi Garcia urged Roma and their fans to “unite and not be negative” after a home defeat to Atalanta.

The Giallorossi have one point from their last three games in all competition, including a 6-1 loss to Barcelona.

“It’s only right to recognise we did not put in a good performance and didn’t show the spirit of conquest we had asked for before the game,” he told Sky Sport Italia.

Rudi Garcia urged Roma and their fans to “unite and not be negative” after a home defeat to Atalanta.

The Giallorossi have one point from their last three games in all competition, including a 6-1 loss to Barcelona.

“It’s only right to recognise we did not put in a good performance and didn’t show the spirit of conquest we had asked for before the game,” he told Sky Sport Italia.

“Instead of pressing Atalanta, we allowed them to play at their tempo. There’s little to save from this afternoon.

“From tomorrow we have to be united, cohesive and prove that this moment is only a passing blip.”

This collapse seems familiar from last season, when the team fell apart after a 7-1 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich.

“I hope that won’t happen again. The only way to react is to win and qualify for the next round of the Champions League.

“It is a bad week, but the quality of the squad is in proving it can emerge. I am combative and will not give up.

“I am disappointed and angry, we keep making mistakes to give away goals, so we can and must do better.

“There is not one single person responsible, we all have to take the blame. We must remain united and cohesive, as that’s the only way to emerge.

“It is better I put myself out there and shield my players. With the return of some important figures, I am sure the blue sky is just peeping out from behind the cloud.

“I have my say, I push the players and have faith in this group. Right now we must stay quiet and work hard with even more humility.

“It is always difficult to handle Serie A and the Champions League, but let’s not forget we are only 90 minutes away from qualification for the knockouts.

“We failed today’s objective, but nothing is lost and negativity doesn’t help you to win games going forward.”

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