Former Inter Player to Roma: Fan Passion Is Off the Charts — True Goal Is Champions League Spot, Not the Title

According to Il Tempo, former Roma and Inter Milan player Stramaccioni discussed the gap between the two sides and Roma's objectives this season. He praised Roma's supporters as passionate, healthy, and infectious, noting that the atmosphere at the Stadio Olimpico can make anything possible for the team. However, he stressed that the true goal is to firmly hold a top-four finish and secure Champions League qualification. In comparing the attacking pairings of Dybala and Maresca against Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, he described Dybala as the most creative player in Serie A, capable of creating space for pacey attackers, while noting that Inter's two strikers complement each other — Lautaro assuming an organizing and linking role that grants Thuram greater freedom. He also emphasized that Esposito's value should not be overlooked.