Totti sets sights on Champs spot
Sunday 15 January, 2006
Carlo Ancelotti refuses to concede the Scudetto, but Francesco Totti is setting Roma’s sights on the Champions League.
“We were playing in fits and starts tonight and made far too many mistakes, while the Giallorossi used through balls and runs from the midfield to overload our defence,” explained the Milan Coach after the 1-0 defeat at the Stadio Olimpico.
“We tried to keep the pressure on them high up the field, but our midfield lacked unity.”
This fifth loss of the season has left the Rossoneri 12 points adrift of leaders Juventus, but Ancelotti is not giving up hope.
“It’s all a lot more complicated now, even if there is still a long way to go. There are many games left in all competitions and anything could happen.”
Francesco Totti was Man of the Match after a great performance, including the assist for Amantino Mancini’s goal, and assured Roma’s ambitions have not been clipped by their difficult start to the season.
“Our objective is fourth place and a Champions League spot,” insisted the captain. “We are a long way off, but only halfway through the campaign. We believe we can do it.”
Director Rosella Sensi was in the stands and praised the show at the Stadio Olimpico.
“This is a great squad with a wonderful captain and brilliant Coach,” said the daughter of patron Franco Sensi. “We must enjoy this victory, not just because we’ve beaten Milan, but thanks to a
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