Overview
- In a DAZN interview, the Genoa coach said facing Roma at the Olimpico will feel unnatural but that he will prepare his team to beat them.
- De Rossi argued he and his staff did not deserve the September 2024 sacking, saying his conscience is clear and he never leveraged his influence in Rome.
- He outlined a three‑year plan he had proposed for Roma—build in year one, grow in year two, contend for the title in year three—and said he had predicted the team’s later surge.
- He stressed respect from the Friedkin ownership and said his issues at Roma were specifically with an administrator, adding that he does not generally have problems with directors.
- Reflecting on his coaching influences, he praised Luciano Spalletti as a genius, cited lessons from Antonio Conte and others, and noted he has turned down various interviews and offers as he focuses on selected work.