Florent Ghisolfi, the sporting director of AS Roma, spoke to Sky in the lead-up to the match against Napoli, which marks Claudio Ranieri’s first game in charge since returning to the club. Ghisolfi shared insights on the team’s current atmosphere and their strategic approach to the upcoming challenge.
Ghisolfi emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive mindset within the squad. “We need to keep a positive energy. Ranieri has asked us to defend this jersey with our heads held high. For some weeks now, we have been seeing a positive energy at Trigoria,” he stated. This sentiment reflects the renewed spirit that Ranieri aims to instill in his players as they prepare for a tough match.
Addressing concerns about Artem Dovbyk potentially being isolated on the pitch, Ghisolfi reassured fans about the team’s tactical setup. “Is Dovbyk isolated? I think it’s normal to play with calmness, being more covered and compact. However, around Dovbyk, there is a lot of quality with names like Pellegrini, El Shaarawy, and Pisilli.” This highlights the depth of talent available to support Dovbyk as he integrates into the team.
When discussing the match against Napoli, Ghisolfi acknowledged the challenges of playing away. “I think it’s normal when playing in Naples to be a bit more covered and play compact as a team to achieve results. We must do this for our fans, even if they are not here today.”
