The wins were all by the smallest of margins, the points counted like everyone else. After the win against Udinese and the frustrating defeat at home against Atalanta (with a win in the middle against Empoli), Roma began a run of three consecutive successes in Milan with Inter, followed by Lecce and Sampdoria. As much or more important than that, José Mourinho’s team knew how to dodge the various adversities that arose, especially in terms of physical problems, as happened with the great figure Paulo Dybala. And, discreetly, he went back up to the Champions League places, now facing another full house match at the Olímpico against the leader of Serie A, or Naples.
Friends, friends, points apart: Mourinho beats Stankovic, Roma win third in a row and move up to 4th in Serie A
“There is not much to say about this game. After ten days they are first in the standings and that already means something. We play against the leaders, but we also have the right to play against a favorite team. Sometimes the favorites lose. Spalletti’s praise of Rome? I don’t think he’s doing it bluff with beautiful words. He is a true friend, who respects me, as I respect him. He believes that he will win but he also knows that he may lose. We are in fourth position and, like them, we think the match will be difficult”, commented the Portuguese coach at the launch of the big match of the day.
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Source: Observadora
