Claudio Ranieri insisted that Roma’s full focus is on their Serie A engagements, regardless of within the Coppa Italia Spherical of 16 on Wednesday evening, as he warns that the Giallorossi won’t ‘entice high coaches’ with out enhancing their league place.
A brace from Artem Dovbyk and particular person targets from Tommaso Baldanzi and Eldor Shomurodov helped the Giallorossi previous their Serie B opponents on the Stadio Olimpico, which units up a quarter-final date with Milan in February.
Ranieri assesses Coppa Italia, Como loss and Roma’s managerial search
A much-needed confidence increase following their on Sunday, Ranieri was happy together with his facet’s exhibiting, however insisted that there are greater fish to fry for the Giallorossi this season.
“We’re not going by way of a superb patch, in any other case they wouldn’t have referred to as me,” with Sport Mediaset after full-time in opposition to Sampdoria.
“We needed to reply after the second half in opposition to Como, and the boys confirmed dedication and a need to exit and win. The blokes have high quality, however in case you solely have high quality, you don’t do nice issues in soccer. There should be high quality, but in addition a way of belonging and a aggressive edge.
“We didn’t play or run as a crew in opposition to Como, and we made a horrible impression.”
Responding to extra questions on Roma’s subsequent potential full-time coach, Ranieri agreed that it’s best to not give attention to it an excessive amount of.
“You’re proper, however the media has to ask, create an environment,” he stated.
“We’re targeted on the league, as a result of in case you don’t do properly. You may’t entice high coaches.”
Ranieri will function Roma’s head coach till the tip of the 2024-25 season, at which level he’ll transition right into a directorship position, and also will assist the membership with their hunt for a brand new everlasting gaffer.