Del Neri set for Roma Monday 27 September, 2004
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Gigi Del Neri is close to becoming the new Coach of Roma after he held talks with the capital outfit.
"There is some truth in the Roma stories but there is nothing concrete," he told Radio anch'io Sport on Monday.
"I have been contacted by the club but I was also approached before they appointed Rudi Voller too."
Although the tactician is remaining cautious, reports in Italy insist that the former Chievo boss will be handed the job this week.
He allegedly met with Roma sporting director Franco Baldini at the city’s Fiumicino airport last night.
The Italian, who was sacked by Porto in the summer just weeks after his appointment, should pen a two-year contract on Wednesday.
Roma are looking for their fourth Coach in three months after Voller quit on Saturday following the 3-1 loss at Bologna.
"His resignation was a noble and courageous gesture," added Del Neri. "He illustrated that he is a real man and not just a Coach.
"As far as I’m concerned though, I want to get back into the game with a big club and Roma are certainly that."
But could he handle the capital crisis? "There is no crisis," he responded. "This is simply a team who have had problems for a number of reasons.
"You can’t doubt the quality of the players available. They have everything that is needed to do well."
Meanwhile, caretaker boss Ezio Sella will sit on the bench for tomorrow’s Champions’ League game at Real Madrid.
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发表于 2004-9-27 22:27:00
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