Daniele De Rossi explains line-up decisions prior to Juve kick-off

Roma manager Daniele De Rossi spoke minutes before kick-off at the Allianz Stadium.

As the Giallorossi prepare to face Juventus in a packed stadium, the Roma boss discussed his decisions with DAZN.

“All games are difficult, but perhaps this one has an emotional charge that perhaps helps us to be more focused,” he said.

“The last days of the market are devastating. It’s the first time I’ve experienced them on the other side of the fence and it’s complicated, but we’re all in the same situation, we’ll have to see who will be the best on the pitch.”

“As a coach I always try to show what’s on my mind. It can change from game to game. The choices are in line with what I have always told the kids or in the press conference. If they show me that they train well and are growing, like Pisilli, it is right to have courage and give them an important opportunity on Sunday.”

“The stadium? It’s not the first time I’ve come here, nice atmosphere, it’s a Juve-Roma. We must be ready to tolerate even a bit of antagonism from the opposing fanbase.”