Fabregas Criticises Serie A Coaches Over Defensive Approach

Federico Chiesa, in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, discussed his time at Liverpool alongside Mohamed Salah and revealed details about the Egyptian's personal connections to Italy. Chiesa stated: "Salah has an immense heart and is still tied to Italy: he always talks about Florence and Rome." Chiesa added that despite Salah's legendary status and emotional farewell to Liverpool, he remained thoughtful toward his teammates and gave Chiesa a signed shirt with a personal message. Salah's affection for Roma has long been documented. The winger has never hidden his passion for Francesco Totti, one of his childhood idols, and has spoken warmly of former coach Luciano Spalletti, describing him as "the best coach I've ever had." His departure from Liverpool on a free transfer sparked brief speculation about a potential Roma return, though the financial costs of such a move are considered prohibitively high. Chiesa, frequently linked with Roma in transfer rumours, also addressed his own future, expressing openness to returning to Italian football. He said: "I'm open to everything, what matters is playing. I don't have the presumption to say I must be a starter. I'm ready to fight for my place, anywhere." Como currently leads the race for his signature, with Chiesa praising coach Fabio Fabregas as a "top coach" and highlighting Como's attractive style of play.

Amantino Mancini, a former Roma winger, has praised Wesley's first season at the club during an interview on Radio Romanista. Mancini highlighted Wesley's intensity, work rate, and offensive capabilities as a left-sided player, noting that the Brazilian has settled well into Roman football. Mancini said: "Wesley me is always liked, I like his characteristics, how he moves on the pitch. I said when Roma was acquiring him that it would be very useful, because he is of great intensity, never stops. He has the characteristics of all Brazilian full-backs who are very offensive. Maybe he leaves something to be desired defensively because even I when I arrived at Roma played as a full-back and improved thanks to Capello. Wesley has fitted in very well at Roma, many Brazilians at Roma settled immediately because the climate and the support are very similar to those in Brazil. Wesley took advantage of this period and had a wonderful season." Mancini drew parallels with his own career transition, recalling how moving from right to left-back under Spalletti transformed his game. He predicted Wesley will continue on the left flank next season but warned that opponents have now studied him closely. Mancini also expressed confidence in head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's ability to guide Roma's next phase, emphasizing the need for experienced signings to strengthen the squad for Champions League football. He suggested Roma should make two or three strategic acquisitions to elevate the team's competitive level in European competition.

Rudi Garcia, former AS Roma coach and current Belgium manager, has discussed his relationship with player conduct during an interview with Belgian newspaper Nieuwsblad. Garcia revealed he was aware of off-pitch habits among his players but prioritized on-field performance. His comments reflect the pragmatic approach some managers take when balancing discipline with results. The remarks provide insight into Roma's management philosophy during Garcia's tenure, when he oversaw the club's tactical and selection decisions. Details of the full interview remain unclear from the available excerpt.