"Better second than first". The philosopher Garcia never denies himself and once again, in presenting the insidious away match in Bergamo, he has found a way to amaze us. But the thought of him becomes more logical once you look into it: “I haven't heard of the Scudetto these days, this doesn't make us lose ambitions but just feel more relaxed. We have a lot to improve but my confidence is total, as well as that of my players.
Rome is still hungry." From today, however, another championship begins for the Giallorossi, who must transform themselves from hares back into hunters. And since there's a flying Juve up front, no more missteps are allowed, not even halfway. “We won ten games, then we drew three – retorted Garcia. – We are still the best defense in Europe and we have scored in every game except against Cagliari. The most important thing is to play well and the statistics against the Sardinians were the best since the beginning of the season”. Roma is not in crisis, this is Garcia's thought. However, it is clear that a negative result against Atalanta would create many problems for the French coach.
“Bergamo is historically a difficult place, it reminds me a bit of Udine's away match – explained the Giallorossi coach. – They play well and always get results, but we go there to win. The group is united, has enthusiasm and is ready to give its best”. He has an answer for everything Garcia, even for those who point out to him that his Roma, despite having the third best attack in the league, struggle to score, as demonstrated by the only 4 goals scored in the last 5 games. "That's not a problem, we have many players who can score" cut short the coach, who misses Francesco Totti so much.
Since the captain stopped, Roma have also slowed down reflexively. “Francesco doesn't play yet, but Mattia Destro does. He is not yet ready to play from the start in Bergamo, but he is recovering ”. For Totti, on the other hand, it will still take a couple of weeks and the goal is to see him again before the end of 2013. Because Roma may be enjoying an excellent championship, but to make the definitive leap in quality they need their captain more than ever . While waiting for his return, Garcia will also have to do without Borriello (not called up) and Balzaretti. The 4-3-3 will see De Sanctis in goal, Maicon, Benatia, Castan and Dodò in defence, Pjanic, De Rossi and Strootman in midfield, Florenzi, Ljajic and Gervinho in attack.
