Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco expanded on his footballing philosophy, his coaching style, his tactical methods and much more during an event in Florence on Monday.

During a question-and-answer session with a journalist as part of the ongoing 'Festival of Football', the boss was happy to discuss a variety of aspects of his experience with the GIallorossi so far.

Read everything the boss had to say...

On pressure in football and at Roma…

"In 2006, I decided to take a step away from football. I was working in a seaside resort and that allowed me to switch off, but I missed the smell of the grass, the pitch, the dressing room. It was a unique feeling when I returned to Roma and I’m bursting with enthusiasm and desire. Is the pressure greater at Roma than at Sassuolo? Absolutely, but internally the pressure is the same for me. I have the same level of responsibility. The objectives are more important for people in the city, but I had the same responsibilities at Sassuolo too."

On how Roma are different to other teams…

"I had a few options but my feelings for a city that has given me so much were a very important factor. That gave me that extra motivation. It was the same when I was a player – I could have joined other big clubs, but I chose president Franco Sensi. I didn’t have to think twice. I build up very strong connections with people and what they represent."

On the difference between playing and coaching...

"It’s totally different. Footballers are focused on themselves and their performances. A coach has a club behind them – an entire team. You have to manage lots of players and it’s not just about what happens on the pitch. You have to prepare training sessions and try to get people to believe in what you’re saying."

