Daniele De Rossi reveals why Paulo Dybala was substituted against Genoa, makes no Romelu Lukaku promises and explains what kind of players he wants at Roma next season.
The Giallorossi have mathematically locked down sixth place in Serie A, because Lazio were held 1-1 by Inter and Lukaku’s goal allowed them to beat Genoa 1-0 this evening.
Even if Lazio catch Roma on 63 points in the final round of the season, the Lupi have a superior head-to-head record, so will finish above their city rivals regardless.
“We tried to play a little tighter, a bit more density in midfield, as we conceded too many counter-attacks last time, but had so many shots from the edge of the box that were off target,” De Rossi told DAZN.
“It was tense. Genoa are a good team, they played like it was the most important match of the season and I really like that, it means we are changing in Italy.
“My lads showed they have a gigantic heart, because it was not easy to take the lead after going down to 10 men with a moment of magic from a champion.”
Lukaku received a yellow card for taking his shirt off during the goal celebration, so will be suspended against Empoli.
As Roma cannot afford to buy him outright from Chelsea, it means this was probably the Belgian’s final appearance for the club.
