The chase begins again! After the bad defeat in Turin, which was followed by a good performance in the Italian Cup, Roma are once again hunting for the leaders Juventus. The points behind them are already 8, for some already too many in the prospect of the championship, not for Rudi Garcia. “If we win against Genoa, we'll close the first round with 44 points, the projection would be worthy of the title, or at least of the Champions League, which is our real goal – explained the French coach. – In the first ten games we have achieved as many victories, an exceptional path. Before the break we took 7 points out of 9, then came the defeat against Juve. You can't make a reference between the first part and the rest of the season, we just have to keep going, scoring and playing well." This is the key played most by the Giallorossi coach, very proud of the game played by him in this first round, despite someone pointing out how Roma make too many mistakes in front of goal. “For me, when a team manages to create many chances, everything is fine – replied Garcia. – The problem will come when we are no longer able to create them, but it is true that we should be more effective in front of goal. In our team, however, everyone can score, this is an important point for us." Rome therefore restarts from its certainties, already this afternoon against Genoa. In front there will be a healthy team, regenerated by the Gasperini cure, but without its Gilardino spearhead.
“It's true that he won't be there, but I have no doubts that whoever plays in his place will do so with great motivations – Garcia's analysis. – They have talented players, as well as a coach who knows them very well. But we have no choice, we have to win and we will do everything to get the three points." It won't be easy, and not just because of Genoa's value. The western finish in Turin cost Roma dearly, which today will have to give up De Rossi and Castan (both expelled from the Stadium), as well as Ljajic (he was cautioned, he got booked). A big problem, which could lead Garcia to set aside the usual 4-3-3 to turn to 4-2-3-1, as admitted by the person concerned himself. “Everything is possible, we could even change form – explained the Frenchman. – Disqualifications aren't a problem though, we have a competitive squad that allows us to replace those who aren't there with dignity”. In reality, the latest from Trigoria lead to the confirmation of the 4-3-3, with Burdisso in place of Castan and the new signing Nainggolan in the midfield. Up front, however, there is only one doubt: will Destro or Florenzi be alongside Totti and Gervinho? The former Genoa center forward is the favourite, because Roma want to attack right away.
