Eusebio Di Francesco appreciated Roma maturity to focus on SPAL and can now prepare for Liverpool. “I know the starting XI, it’s all planned.”
The Giallorossi emerged with a comfortable 3-0 result from the Stadio Mazza in Ferrara, ending SPAL’s eight-round unbeaten record.
“SPAL had done so well in recent games and allowed very little, but we took the right approach and I really liked the way my lads interpreted the match,” the Coach told Mediaset Premium.
Eusebio Di Francesco appreciated Roma maturity to focus on SPAL and can now prepare for Liverpool. “I know the starting XI, it’s all planned.”
The Giallorossi emerged with a comfortable 3-0 result from the Stadio Mazza in Ferrara, ending SPAL’s eight-round unbeaten record.
“SPAL had done so well in recent games and allowed very little, but we took the right approach and I really liked the way my lads interpreted the match,” the Coach told Mediaset Premium.
“It takes a strong mentality to be focused on these games and isolate ourselves from what’s coming up, but that is what allowed us this performance and victory.
“Patrik Schick put himself at the disposal of the team, he has quality and I am glad he scored a goal, because that always boosts confidence for a striker. He needed that, as he’d been working well and you know forwards tend not to smile much when they don’t score.
“I am glad we had so many chances to score, but we definitely have to convert more of them, especially at Anfield.”
Di Francesco had a warning for Stephan El Shaarawy after his diving header hit the upright.
“He mustn’t just play really well right before a Champions League game. In any case, today I got the feeling he could have another 100 shots on goal and still not score. He isn’t always cool-headed in front of goal, but today was mainly unlucky.
“I am happy that everyone wants to play at Anfield, but I can only field a starting XI.”
Today Liverpool were 2-0 up away to West Bromwich Albion, but fumbled the lead to draw 2-2 in the final 15 minutes.
“They’re not very solid in defence, but Liverpool are the kind of team where if they score six and concede three, they’re happy. We start out by defending as a team and then work on the attacking movements.
“Liverpool are a side of great quality. The first leg is away from home and that can be an advantage, but also makes it very difficult to prepare tactically. I know the starting XI, it’s all planned, but I won’t tell you… I can say that Edin Dzeko will play.”