Spalletti: 'Roma think like Juventus'

By Football Italia staff

Luciano Spalletti wants Roma to "think like Juventus and win like Juventus" when they visit “revelation” Atalanta tomorrow.

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“Kostas Manolas and Emerson Palmieri are back, as is Leandro Paredes. Thomas Vermaelen has overcome every stage of the rehabilitation process and needs one more on Monday, so if that goes well he can be back training with the squad on Tuesday,” said the Coach in his Press conference.

“Mario Rui has recovered and will play with the Primavera youth team next weekend.”

The Giallorossi sit in second place, but have a very difficult trip to an Atalanta side that has won five of the last six games.

“They have been a revelation this season and are one of the best teams around right now, so we have to face them with the right mentality. The statistics and their performances show how dangerous they are.

“We must do well in the individual duels. Their Coach Gian Piero Gasperini is very good at asking players to give their all, so we need to match them in terms of intensity. We’re prepared for this battle.

“In order to keep Juve in our sights, we’ve got to think like them, win like them and have their same objectives. We must consolidate what we’ve done thus far, being strong and beautiful. We can also at times try to win when not being beautiful.”

Spalletti was also asked about negotiations for a contract extension.

“In order to deserve a new contract, I need results. All those who remain at Roma must earn that right. There are Coaches still being paid by Roma despite leaving and that doesn’t seem fair to me. I’ve proved nothing yet, we’re only 12 rounds into the season.”

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