Roma – Genoa 1-0

It was a difficult game because of our absences, because of the good tactics of Ballardini's Genoa and because we didn't play very well. We did a bit of rotation and Smalling (welcome back!), man of the match, closed on the few occasions of the Genoa players. Riccardo Karsdorp, Pellegrini, Mancini, Cristante, Villar, Brunetto and Diawara were also good. Pedro and Mkhi (when he entered the field) showed good will. ElSha and Borjita need to get into the game more and not become estranged. Pau has never been called into question.

Our goal is beautiful. On a corner kick, with Pellegrini's cross and Mancini's winning header. Mancio scored as with Milan, but this time the referee Fabbri, who generally refereed well, rightly validated the goal.

Let's be honest: we are happy because Roma made 2 wins in 4 days, but we didn't play well. The problem is probably absences and fatigue, but it is precisely at this moment that we need to tighten the bolts with greater strength, cunning and intelligence. We run, but we run well. Let's be strong between us. Let's help each other.

It is useless now to talk about the Scudetto. It is useless to make the race against Inter and Juve, both of which are out of reach for us on the long course. We fight and win the battle with Milan (-6 for us), Atalanta (+1 for us with Atalanta-Inter tomorrow), Naples (+3 for us with Juve-Napoli to recover) and Lazio (+7 with Lazio-Torino from recover). Let's fight and win the battle.

But now we have to think about Shakhtar Donetsk. We absolutely cannot underestimate the Europa League goal. We will play at the Olimpico and it is essential to win. Daje Roma!

Giordano Sepi