Paulo Dybala has shifted gears since De Rossi took over at Roma. Goals, assists, and plays have characterized the last two months: «He's giving me freedom, not making me drop back too much because it's a long way to the area. You see the data, I care about playing well. His way of playing has helped everyone a bit, we have a team with players of good technique». Here is the full press conference of Paulo Dybala on the eve of the Europa League quarter-finals between Milan and Roma.
Milan-Roma, De Rossi: «We are not just extras, we have everything to lose»
What makes De Rossi different from Allegri and Mourinho? «Unlike the other coaches, Daniele is just starting. The comparison is difficult because the other two have won a lot in other competitions and at a high level. It's hard to compare him with the others. Seeing him every day in training, what he transmits, and what he gives us, I'm sure that if he has this desire, he has all the cards to reach the levels of Allegri and Mourinho».
What moment is it for Roma? «I believe we are going through a moment of confidence. A positive moment because winning the derby helps you prepare things with more joy and serenity. Facing a match like this against Milan is a good test for us. Knowing where we are and the journey we have made, and it will certainly be a very beautiful game for us to play».
In perspective, can the end of the season influence his choices? «With Daniele, we get along very well, some of the choices do not depend on me. It's a job for the club, we are all happy with the work he is doing, you all are seeing the results, we would be pleased to continue with him. As for me, we will have to talk with the club and see what intentions they have. Now we have to talk about the match, it's a positive moment we have many difficult, important matches, and we know in which competition we want to play next year»:
How are you feeling? There was also a joke from Totti about your playing time... «At this moment I feel very well. I have trained well. The decisions about who plays are made by the coach. I am always fully available to him».
How great is it to feel supported in this way by your coach? How much has the human side of the coach affected you? «Being a leader of a team and helping your teammates is beautiful. I try to give my best every day, on and off the field, talking with the team captains. It's a responsibility, I try to improve myself too. I knew the coach a bit before in Rome and everyone knows him, he knows the place very well, there's no one better who can charge the team in these moments».
How much do you feel the urgency to give something that remains in the trophy cabinet to the fans of Roma? «Losing a final I think is one of the worst things, in fact, the worst thing that happens in football. I've lost many, I've won others. I really wanted to win it, the journey had been beautiful, we were very close to winning it. That team and that group would have remained in the history of Roma. Unfortunately, I also lost a Champions League final and it was the same feelings. It's bad, however, football always gives you a rematch».
Is De Rossi's way of playing benefiting you physically? «He's giving me freedom, not making me drop back too much because it's a long way to the area. You see the data, I care about playing well. His way of playing has helped everyone a bit, we have a team with players of good technique. His game helps me and having the ball more we have more chances to score and the numbers grow for everyone».
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