De Rossi: ‘Genoa made it difficult for Roma until masterpiece from Castro’

ROME, ITALY- OCTOBER 17: Daniele De Rossi, Manager of Genoa CFC and Gian Piero Gasperini, Manager of AS Roma, accept before the Serie A match in between AS Roma and Genoa CFC at Stadio Olimpico on October 17, 2026 in Rome, Italy.(Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images )

Daniele De Rossi keeps Genoa provided Roma a run for their cash today and were just reversed by ‘a work of art from Santiago Castro’ at his cherished Stadio Olimpico.

The Giallorossi legend has less looks for this club just than Francesco Totti, and was likewise their coach for a short spell, so returning here can never ever be a regular component.

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He irritated his old group for long durations up until Castro’s adventurous chip and the Emanuele Lulli surface protected a 2-0 Roma success.

De Rossi sees Genoa development

finance ROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 17: Milutin Osmajic of Genoa CFC runs with the ball under pressure from Niccolo Pisilli of AS Roma during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Genoa CFC at Stadio Olimpico on October 17, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

ROME, ITALY– OCTOBER 17: Milutin Osmajic of Genoa CFC runs with the ball under pressure from Niccolo Pisilli of AS Roma throughout the Serie A match in between AS Roma and Genoa CFC at Stadio Olimpico on October 17, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

“We acknowledge that Roma are a strong team, we accept the outcome, however if we simply entered into every video game versus a more powerful team anticipating defeat, it would be a severe issue,” De Rossi informed Sky Sport Italia.

“After all, Roma were more powerful than us last season too, however we still beat them. I believe we played a well balanced match for 50 minutes till that work of art from Castro. I liked the spirit of the group, that objective knocked the wind out of our sails, and we still remained in the video game to the end.”

Genoa had actually likewise struck the frame of the objective in the very first half with Stephan El Shaarawy, who was likewise making his go back to the Stadio Olimpico as a challenger, however they abated as the match endured.

finance ROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 17: Junior Messias of Genoa CFC is challenged by Konstantinos Koulierakis of AS Roma during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Genoa CFC at Stadio Olimpico on October 17, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

ROME, ITALY– OCTOBER 17: Junior Messias of Genoa CFC is challenged by Konstantinos Koulierakis of AS Roma throughout the Serie A match in between AS Roma and Genoa CFC at Stadio Olimpico on October 17, 2026 in Rome, Italy.(Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

” The method we worked so difficult to shut down the areas and win the private battles in the very first half enabled us to produce areas, however possibly we got a bit extended after the break, permitted Roma an additional 2nd on the ball, which can eventually make the distinction. “

The pressure stays on De Rossi, who scraped one point from the opening 5 Serie A video games till the 2-1 win versus Fiorentina.

“I was speaking to the directors and I feel this efficiency offers a sense of consistency to the win over Fiorentina, not in regards to outcome, however when it concerns decision, mindset, and likewise efficiency.

“We will have a various gameplan for each encounter, however I am pleased with the mindset of the lads this night.”

finance ROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 17: Milutin Osmajic of Genoa CFC is challenged by Evan Ndicka of AS Roma during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Genoa CFC at Stadio Olimpico on October 17, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

ROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 17: Milutin Osmajic of Genoa CFC is challenged by Evan Ndicka of AS Roma during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Genoa CFC at Stadio Olimpico on October 17, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) ROME, ITALY– OCTOBER 17: Milutin Osmajic of Genoa CFC is challenged by Evan Ndicka of AS Roma throughout the Serie A match in between AS Roma and Genoa CFC at Stadio Olimpico on October 17, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Italy Under-19 global skill Samuel Wiafe was offered his very first Serie A start, however Tommaso Baldanzi did not function versus his moms and dad club this night.

“We all have excellent faith in Baldanzi, he wasn’t hurt precisely, however he felt a twinge in training the other day and once again today, so we chose to rest him. He was implied to come off the bench, however with this adductor issue, we didn’t wish to risk it and hope he’ll be offered next week,” described De Rossi.

“Wiafe was thought about a youth group gamer over the summertime, he was implied to go on loan someplace, however he truly impressed us, he’s physically strong, he has skill and understands how to play the ball. We do not wish to stack a lot of expectations on him, however I truly like this kid.”


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