Claudio Ranieri’s Roma fought hard for a 2-2 draw against Tottenham in an exciting match.
This was only Ranieri’s second game as Roma’s coach. He took over after a disappointing loss to Napoli, and the team was struggling. The pressure was on him as he became the fourth coach of the year.
The game started poorly for Roma when Mats Hummels gave away a penalty early on. Despite this setback, the team kept fighting. They had three goals disallowed for offside and hit the woodwork multiple times but did not give up.
In the end, they managed to equalize with a late goal from Hummels, following a header from Evan N’Dicka. Ranieri praised his players for their effort, saying he wanted them to play more offensively rather than just defend.
He emphasized the importance of trying to win and not just waiting for things to happen. Ranieri made it clear to his players that he wanted them to show the fans they still knew how to play football.
The match was exciting, with both teams creating many chances. Tottenham had 24 shots on goal, while Roma had 18. Ranieri noted that fans appreciate a team that tries to win, regardless of the outcome.
He reassured Hummels, who had a tough game, saying that he has a lot of experience and will improve. Ranieri believes Hummels will become a valuable player for Roma as he gets back to full fitness.
After the match, Ranieri spoke with Tottenham’s manager, Ange Postecoglu. He congratulated Tottenham for their attacking style and mentioned that Roma surprised them with some good plays.
Paulo Dybala returned to the starting lineup but was substituted at halftime. Ranieri explained that Dybala had not trained much recently, so playing 45 minutes was enough for now. He will gradually regain his fitness.
Ranieri is known for his motivational tactics, and he joked that Roma might need more than just a bell to wake them up. He hopes this match will serve as a turning point for the team.
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