“I wear my favorite kit every day.”

On the eve of the large match in opposition to Napoli, Lorenzo Pellegrini gave an interview to “Morning Footy” on CBS Sports activities.

The quantity 7 overtly mentioned his deep connection to the capital, the staff’s progress underneath Gasperini’s teaching, and his unwavering ambition to carry the membership again to Europe’s premier competitors.

Throughout “Footy Equipment Friday,” Pellegrini spoke about an important jersey he’s acquired on the pitch: “OK, however I’m a fortunate man, as a result of I already put on my favourite jersey, you recognize? So I don’t normally swap jerseys with different gamers, however one of many jerseys I treasure most is Messi’s. I acquired it once we performed in opposition to Argentina with the nationwide staff, as a result of I actually prefer it.”

On the impression of the brand new coach and the work performed: “There are lots of issues. While you change coaches, it’s essential for me to do it at first of the season. As a result of not less than you will have preseason to know what he asks of you. However I’m very pleased to be coached by Gasperini; he improves you numerous, even technically. For what he asks on the pitch, the physique place, the fixed verticality, at all times attempting to be very offensive. I actually like these items. I can solely say constructive issues about him.”

The Giallorossi participant then centered on the strain that the Champions League goal places on us: “Sure, it places slightly extra strain on us, however finally it’s what we wish, what we’re working in direction of. As for me, I feel we haven’t performed within the Champions League for a few years, and that’s not good for a membership like Roma, in my view. We’re heading in the right direction as a result of we began a brand new challenge at first of the season. Final 12 months, we missed out on the Champions League by one level. So we’re attempting to have a look at each element, all the things we’ve got, to do our greatest to win the sport.”

On his love for Roma: “It’s an unbelievable feeling as a result of once you’re a child, you don’t anticipate it. So that you’re born right here, you reside right here, and also you dream of being a footballer. However for those who speak to any child right here in Rome, they’ll inform you, ‘I wish to be a Roma participant.’ 100%. As a result of we’ve got this custom; we’ve at all times had Roman captains, Roman gamers. I’m a really fortunate boy as a result of I’ve what I actually wished; I used to be in a position to win with this shirt. I began enjoying for Roma after I got here right here to Trigoria at 9 years outdated, and I performed my first match after I was 18. However proper now, even this morning, after I placed on the shirt, I’ve that feeling of, ‘Okay, you’re a really fortunate boy.’”

Lastly, on his profession path: “Once I determined to affix Sassuolo, I used to be 19. I made a decision as a result of I wished to enhance and I believed, ‘OK, possibly I’m not able to make my dream come true at 18 proper now.’ They have been two very particular years as a result of at Sassuolo, you’ll be able to dwell properly and play. You don’t have the strain you will have right here, particularly for those who have been born right here. And you recognize the remainder of the story, proper? Yearly, each step is essential in making us who we’re. So I feel I’m very proud, and it’s an actual honor for me to have the possibility to put on this shirt each day.”