After the away game against Verona, the Sky Sport Studio interviewed Mister Juric.
These were the words of the Roma coach.
We want your opinion on the episode 2-1.
“It seems to me like a clear elbow from Magnani on Ndicka, which forces him to stay on the ground for 5 minutes to recover: it’s not a light touch, it’s something else. But that’s not enough, it’s yet another incident against Roma.
It seems to me that the team played a great game, they created many opportunities, scoring goals. In football, when you make mistakes, you pay for them. But this is dirty, there is not much to say…”.
We remind you that match analysts who tried to show this episode to the referee were also dismissed.
“I’m sorry guys, because they played a really crazy game, in terms of intensity, game, everything… We made some mistakes in the first goal, then there was this lie and we conceded the third goal on the counter-attack. We lost a game that was played at excellent levels.”
How can individual errors be explained?
“At the moment, like Inter, we are making too many mistakes, for example giving the ball to the opponent to score a goal. So it becomes difficult. For the rest, we did well on many things. We hope that this moment of mistakes will go away and that the boys still believe in the game, in what they did today.”
Even when you have to make choices, do these influence you to take your idea of football with you?
“I don’t think about it right now. On the flank, if El Shaarawy returns to form and Saelemaekers is there, we’re covered. In the middle we are fine. Behind, maybe there is something small, and in front we have solutions. I think the squad showed that this game is in their blood: they feel it.
They start to enjoy playing like this: playing dominant games, going after the opponent, moving the ball well, with speed.
I saw some very interesting ideas today. At this moment we must be clear and understand that these errors are very serious and we criticize ourselves, but many things have been done very well.”
Do these errors depend on the pressure on the players, on the lack of calm? Help me understand, because it’s a shame: in two away games (this one plus the one in Florence, ed.) you conceded 8 goals.
“It was a shame in Florence, it has nothing to do with this game. It was a complete disaster and I accepted it as such. From that day on there was a huge reaction. And even before that, in those days, there was on us worked well. But we are making mistakes that are difficult to explain: The first goal is like this.., the second one what are we talking about?
We scored two goals and created many chances, as well as a series of continuous attacks. We are paying for this thing.
Sometimes I think football is like that. We need to maintain clarity, see what we are doing and raise our level of concentration. But it’s also not a question of concentration, because the errors are too big.”
Time.news Interview: Edging Towards a Winning Formula with Coach Juric
Editor: Welcome, everyone, to Time.news! Today, we have a special guest, the head coach of AS Roma, Mister Ivan Juric. Following their recent away match against Verona, Coach Juric has some fascinating insights to share about the game, the team’s performance, and the challenges they’re facing. Coach, thank you for joining us.
Juric: Thank you for having me. It’s a pleasure to be here.
Editor: Let’s dive right in. After the match against Verona, you mentioned a specific incident involving an elbow from Magnani on Ndicka that left him on the ground for some time. You described it as a “clear elbow.” Can you explain to our readers why this incident was so pivotal in the context of the game?
Juric: Yes, that moment was crucial. It wasn’t just a minor foul; it affected the dynamics of our defensive structure. Ndicka is an essential part of our backline, and when he was taken out of the play for that long, it compounded our challenges. We had already conceded a goal, and losing him put extra pressure on our other defenders. It felt like yet another incident stacked against us.
Editor: It sounds quite frustrating. You also commented on how your team played impressively despite the outcome, creating many opportunities but ultimately losing 2-1. What do you think contributed to those individual errors leading to the goals conceded?
Juric: Individual errors are part of football, unfortunately. It’s something we’ve been facing lately, much like Inter. We had moments where we gave the ball away too easily, allowing the opponent to capitalize on our mistakes. It undermines all the good work we’ve put in during the match. The intensity and effort were there, so it’s painful to see them overshadowed by these errors.
Editor: Given these mistakes, how do you keep the morale of the team high? Especially as they seem to be experiencing a rough patch.
Juric: The key is to focus on the positives. I believe in the talent of this team, and we did a lot of things well on the pitch. It’s essential for the players to trust their abilities and the game plan we’ve set. I keep encouraging them to maintain their belief and to learn from these errors rather than dwell on them.
Editor: Speaking of strategies, you mentioned the challenges of making choices for the lineup. How do you balance your ideals of football with the players available, especially when you’re dealing with injuries like those of El Shaarawy?
Juric: That’s an ongoing challenge for any coach. Right now, if El Shaarawy returns to form, combined with Saelemaekers, we can strengthen our flanks significantly. It’s about evaluating who’s fit and who can best execute our game plan. Every week brings new considerations, but the philosophy remains the same: aggressive, attacking football.
Editor: Lastly, with the competitive atmosphere in Serie A, how do you see AS Roma progressing in the upcoming matches? What adjustments are you planning to implement?
Juric: Progress is always about evolution. We’re going to review our mistakes closely and work on minimizing them in training. It’s crucial that we not only resolve our defensive frailties but also build on our attacking threats. I’m confident that, with time and consistent effort, we can turn our potential into results.
Editor: Coach Juric, it’s been enlightening to hear your thoughts. Thank you for sharing your insights with us today. We wish you and AS Roma the best of luck in the remainder of the season!
Juric: Thank you! I’m hopeful and looking forward to what’s next.
Editor: And thank you to our audience for tuning in. Stay tuned for more interviews and insights from the world of sports!