Patrick Vieira admits Genoa might , as there was a ‘very large distinction by way of high quality’ between the edges, however he reminisced with ex-Milan teammate Billy Costacurta.
The Grifone had not misplaced a single away fixture since Vieira took over from Alberto Gilardino on November 20 and had proven promise when youth product Patrizio Masini celebrated his first begin for the membership by cancelling out the Artem Dovbyk opener.
Nonetheless, Stephan El Shaarawy curled in from the sting of the world on the hour mark and Genoa had been unfortunate on the third objective, as a result of Manu Kone’s pull-back ricocheted in off goalkeeper Nicola Leali earlier than Paulo Dybala might get the ultimate contact.
“There’s a very large distinction by way of high quality, as a result of Roma are a facet constructed for the Champions League, so we got here right here with character and confidence for at the very least an hour, then it was very troublesome as soon as we conceded the second objective,”
Not less than there was some excellent news with the objective of Masini, a Genoa youth product with a protracted historical past of who was this night making his first begin for the membership and scored a short lived equaliser.
“Masini has the qualities we’re on the lookout for, as a result of he provides his all for the teammates and these are essential values for us, for the followers, and we’d like gamers who give their most for the crew when they’re on the pitch.
“We had some constructive durations, however the distinction in high quality was too large tonight. We will be taught lots from this recreation, although.”
Vieira reunion with former Milan teammate
There was a pleasant reunion within the Sky Sport Italia studio between Vieira and his former Milan teammate Alessandro ‘Billy’ Costacurta.
“He was a particular determine for somebody like me who was very younger on the time,” stated the Frenchman.
“I used to be lucky sufficient to be at Milan with all these nice gamers, it was essential for me to observe them and be taught, as a result of my goal was to have a protracted profession.”
Costacurta additionally stated that Vieira ‘bored me foolish’ speaking about soccer for 2 hours after they met throughout his time at New York Metropolis FC.
“It’s at all times a pleasure to speak to Billy about soccer and life. We had some good moments. I’m very joyful to be in Italy with an excellent membership like Genoa, because the followers are very passionate. It’s a troublesome time for the membership, however I believe we’ve got the standard to remain in Serie A.
“The profession of a participant is at all times essential, as I can use my expertise to speak to the gamers and likewise know that I discovered a lot from nice coaches in my profession.”