Luciano Spalletti has implored his Roma side to follow their fans’ example and bounce back from defeat against Manchester United.
The Giallorossi were somewhat unfortunate to lose 2-0 to the Red Devils in Tuesday night’s Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Stadio Olimpico.
However, Spalletti still believes that his side can battle back, as long as they don’t lose faith.
“We have to wait until after the second leg to analyse the game and we can learn from the fans,” he said.
“After we went 2-0 down some players lowered their guard, but the supporters continued to cheer us on.
“We will go to Old Trafford to put in a ferocious performance and to secure qualification.
“From a motivational point of view, we have already started the job of bouncing back.
“We never thought our objectives would be easy to achieve, as we know that there are potential pitfalls around every corner.”
Roma must now turn their attentions to the Scudetto race and they host Genoa on Saturday afternoon needing a win to pile the pressure on leaders Inter.
Captain Francesco Totti hasn’t recovered from injury in time to play and it seems that Alberto Aquilani will also miss out after damaging his foot in training on Thursday.
Former Juventus midfielder Matteo Brighi is ready to fill in alongside Daniele De Rossi.
Roma (probable): Doni; Cicinho, Mexes, Panucci, Tonetto; De Rossi, Brighi, Giuly, Perrotta, Mancini; Vucinic
