Daniele De Rossi says {that a} mixture of ‘future’ and the fitting senior administration staff led to his resolution to affix Genoa as head coach, has identified what must be mounted on the Marassi and has defined why his function as proprietor of Ostiamare has helped him change into a greater coach.
The legendary former Roma midfielder was earlier this week, and performed his introductory press convention on Friday.
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De Rossi will function head coach on an preliminary short-term contract till the tip of the 2025-26 season with an choice to increase if he and the staff keep away from relegation to Serie B by the tip of the season.
De Rossi: ‘I’ve had different approaches, some alternatives you may’t miss’
Official: Daniele De Rossi is appointed the brand new head coach of Genoa CFC (image through www.genoacfc.it)
“Future has introduced me right here,” De Rossi advised reporters originally of his introductory on Friday.
“Typically there are alternatives you may’t miss. I’ve had contact with different groups over the previous few weeks and months. For months, I’d turned them away. Then, in January, Roma got here in. I’ve had different approaches, chats, however nothing got here of it.
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“Now there’s Genoa, which is a superb staff. It’s an important honour to be right here. I don’t inform lies. I’m honoured, in addition to excited and fired-up. I consider that it is a function that ought to be handled with honour and respect.”
De Rossi was requested concerning the speedy challenges that he faces after his Genoa appointment. The staff presently sit within the relegation zone in 18th place on six factors after 10 matches of the Serie A season. That they had not gained a league fixture beneath earlier head coach Patrick Vieira.
“You’ve got to concentrate on the place you might be,” De Rossi mentioned. “You need to purchase into the staff’s DNA, and Genoa has DNA to spare.
“I’ll adapt my concepts to the supplies that now we have right here. I’m proud of the staff, however not with the time I’ve to organize for the primary recreation. I’m in a rush to achieve factors.”
He feels that Fiorentina, who’re presently in final place in Serie A, and have additionally modified head coaches this week, is without doubt one of the hardest attainable fixtures to start out his Genoa profession.
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“If there was one staff I’d have chosen to keep away from, it could be Fiorentina. They’ve gamers who can get you thru even when it’s not been a optimistic interval. However we’re sturdy as properly. The stadium might be full and the boys are in nice form. It is going to be a Genoa that can give us hope for the longer term.”
De Rossi didn’t wish to go into element concerning the errors that his predecessor Vieira made, however pointed to 1 space to enhance when requested what has gone incorrect for Genoa up to now this season.
“It’s troublesome for me to speak about it as a result of that will be a matter of evaluating the work of considered one of my colleagues. However, if the outcomes had arrived, I’d nonetheless be sitting on the couch.
GENOA, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Patrick Vieira, head coach of Genoa (2nd from left), stands alongside his gamers as he reacts with disappointment after the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and US Cremonese at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on October 29, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Picture by Simone Arveda/Getty Photos)
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“The most important mistake that we are able to make is giving 100 new directions in three days in an try to unravel the most important points. However trying again at video games, there was no staff that has crushed Genoa. I additionally suppose that set-pieces hindered the staff.”
De Rossi was requested what he makes of the assist that he has been proven from his two former golf equipment Roma and Boca Juniors over the previous few days.
“I don’t all the time anticipate it, but it surely’s wonderful,” he replied. “I’m targeted on the love of one other fanbase now. Roma is the story of a lifetime. Boca can also be essential.”
And, on Sunday’s opponents, Fiorentina, De Rossi mentioned: “These are related conditions. They’ve had much less relaxation. From a psychological perspective, it’s simpler to organize after two defeats than it’s after a victory. A convincing defeat sounds the alarm bells. That mentioned, it’s higher to have a couple of extra factors beneath your belt.
epa11870040 Fiorentina’s foward Moise Kean scores the 1-0 purpose throughout the Italian Serie A soccer match ACF Fiorentina vs Genoa CFC at Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence, Italy, 02 February 2025. EPA-EFE/CLAUDIO GIOVANNINI
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“They may do as I’ve carried out over the previous few days, attempting to organize tactically with out upsetting every little thing else.”
And the way has helped De Rossi enhance as a head coach?
“I’m nonetheless a director. From day one, the understanding was that if I discovered a brand new staff, I’d be much less current. The individuals which can be there are all those that I’ve chosen. That function is essential as a result of I’ve begun to know what goes by means of the minds of Presidents and administrators. Being behind the desk enables you to see how the world works on the opposite facet.”
And lastly, why did De Rossi resolve that Genoa could be an ideal match?
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“The administrators to begin with. After (my expertise with) SPAL, the good Galliani advised us college students at Coverciano that we shouldn’t choose a staff primarily based on the fanbase, it ought to be concerning the administrators. Right here, I’ve administrators with whom I get alongside properly. I felt that closeness instantly, and I felt that we may begin a relationship primarily based on respect for every others’ roles.”