The words of the central red-and-yellow player: “We are happy for the run, playing for a major trophy like the Europa League makes us proud. We must be aware of what we have done but we need to refine the mistakes from the first half of the season.”
Gianluca Mancini spoke in a press conference at the end of the match won against Torino. Here are his words:
“We’ve always been united as a team, never a fight. Always together for our goal and getting here hopeful.” “We’ve finished fifth, ahead of teams that had many more points than us. We must prepare for the next year where we’ll be playing for the championship and the Europa League”. How did you experience the news that came from the field in Venice? “We were focused on this game. After Milan, we thanked Ranieri, but he was focused on today’s match. We have had an unrivaled week. We could feel the fans erupting in jubilation. “We have done our part, but the fate was no longer in our hands. We are delighted with this journey; competing for a prestigious trophy like the Europa League makes us proud.” “What will Ranieri be for you from now on?”
“What he has achieved as a coach is plain for all to see. The way he took us under his wing, nurtured us, and now having such a figure in the organization who can offer guidance is significant. “Rome has been missing such a figure for a long time. We’re delighted that he’s the one”.
What did you say to Ranieri today and how was the atmosphere in the changing room? “We thanked him and he accepted all our gratitude. What we achieved has been a tremendous endeavour which sadly wasn’t enough for the Champions League. “We had 23 points and made 46 in the return round. We are proud and need to prepare for the next season because this team is strong, it’s a family.”
Did you ask Ranieri for the name of the coach? “No, he didn’t tell us. There’s a cascade of emotions, you dwell on what you could have done better and what you aced. We are at ease, with the coach, the director, and the presidents all present. The coach informed us that a decision has been made, but we are not delving into the particulars. “As footballers, we have our responsibilities.”
And what is your perspective as a leader about how far or close you are from consistently being in the Champions League? “We didn’t make it in the first year with Fonseca. With Mourinho by our side, we’ve reached two finals that have taken a considerable amount of energy from us. There are stronger teams than us who reach the final but fail to achieve other objectives. It’s not easy, but what we have accomplished cannot go unnoticed. We must be aware of what we have done but we need to smooth out the mistakes from the first round. You haven’t provided any text to translate. Could you please send the text you want translated?