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The proud Italian first division team lost 1: 6 in the Conference League to Norwegian champions FK Bodö / Glimt. The shame is great. “The Roma see their team dignity sinking in the North Sea,” wrote the newspaper “La Repubblica”.
For the first time in his career with over 1,000 games, the former coach of Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Tottenham conceded six goals. The 58-year-old initially took the blame for having significantly changed the starting line-up of his team. “I decided to play with this line-up so the responsibility is mine.” He did it with “good intentions”. He wanted to give those who worked hard a chance and a break for those who “practically always play,” he said.
At the same time he spoke of a “limited squad”. “I never made a secret of the fact that we are a team with real limitations. We have 13 players who represent a team, the others are on a different level,” complained “The Special One”, who is also responsible for the roster was involved.
The “Corriere dello Sport” described the game of the Romans as a “nightmare” for the capital city club. Midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini tried to look forward: You could only apologize and start stronger with an eye to important upcoming games. “We received a setback today that we deserve.” AS Roma, currently fourth in Serie A, will host Napoli at home on Sunday.
