Giannini: If Roma believe they can compete for the title, Pellegrini should get a contract extension

In an interview, Roma star Giannini talked about the current situation in Rome, Pellegrini, the Italian national team and other topics.

In Roma's last home game, you came to the south stand of the Stadio Olimpico and received cheers and applause from the fans

The warmth, passion, and love from the south stand made you feel unique. I was still trembling all over, and many scenes from the past came back to my mind. For example, when I won a 3-0 derby in Rome, I held out three fingers and my teammates lifted me high in the air.

Is this the outstanding effect brought about by new coach Gasperini?

Everyone can see that Roma worked hard to attack throughout the game. The team controlled the ball very well and the pace of the game was fast. It can be said that I never get bored watching Roma games, and there were times in the past when I watched Roma games live just because I loved them.

Do you think this Roma team can compete for the Serie A championship?

You know, love brings passion, and passion will make you fly higher... Roma must believe in this goal, because no team seems to have a clear advantage this season.

Do you hope to introduce a new forward during the winter transfer period?

Of course. A player who can help and then we will have more fun.

Many people think that Pellegrini has a shadow of your past

I have also encountered various judgments. Pellegrini has proven that he is a key player in this Roma team, he determines the outcome of the Roma derby, he never loses his head, he shows championship-level skills and temperament, he always protects his teammates, he behaves like a captain.

But he lost the captain's armband

He was definitely sad about it, but he never said an inappropriate word.

His contract will expire next summer. Have you had a similar experience?

I don’t think so. It’s difficult to play with uncertainty about the future. He is a Roma player and he has the ability to serve as the main player in Naples, Juventus and Milan. Why lose him? That would be a serious mistake. Pellegrini deserves a contract extension.

The Italian national team currently lacks players like Giannini?

The national team lacks charm. Of course, this is not coach Gattuso's fault. When I was playing, opponents were afraid of us, but today I see that they don't have the fear they had against Italy. Talent crisis? On the contrary, Italy has talent, we just need more courage to let them play. I made my debut in Serie C when I was 15 and a half years old, and I was training with Bruno Conte and Pruzzo in Rome when I was 16. I always believe that young people are always the solution, not the problem.

source:7m ty so