Eusebio Di Francesco confirms Roma followers have despatched him messages hoping to see his aspect beat Juventus: ‘They don’t even have to ask me…’
Lecce are making ready to host Juventus on the Stadio Through Del Mare on Saturday.
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It’s a vital fixture for either side because the Giallorossi have a four-point lead over 18th-placed , whereas Juventus have a bonus of only one level over fifth-placed Roma.
Di Francesco, a former Roma coach, has admitted that a few of his buddies and Roma followers within the capital have been texting him in latest days, hoping to spice up Lecce’s motivation in opposition to the Previous Girl.
Di Francesco: ‘Basic’ for Lecce to beat Juventus
“[They’ve texted] As at all times, however they first should look to themselves,” Di Francesco informed , smiling.
“They don’t even have to ask me as a result of, for us, it’s basic to take the three factors dwelling.”
BOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 12: Eusebio Di Francesco, Head Coach of , gestures to his gamers through the Serie A match between and US Lecce at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on April 12, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
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Lecce are unbeaten of their final three league matches and grabbed a vital win in opposition to already-relegated within the newest spherical.
“It’s been a constructive week, because it typically occurs after a victory,” continued Di Francesco.
“Having scored from open play may need given us one thing additional, however Juventus are so robust. They drew in opposition to as a result of there are not any video games with a assured end result, however they’ve necessary numbers, particularly below Spalletti.
“Juventus construct up from the again. I do know Spalletti nicely. I’ve been following him, and I do know what he does. They’ll attempt to dominate proceedings, and we’ll should be good at taking management as an alternative.”
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Juventus are combating for a Champions League place and are unbeaten of their final 10 video games throughout all competitions.
Nevertheless, they get to the Lecce match after consecutive attracts in opposition to and , which have decreased their benefit over Roma to only one level.