De Rossi: Norway and other teams are now stronger than Italy. We must realize that this is no longer 20 years ago.

Denile De Rossi is ready to welcome Genoa's first coach (his first coaching debut at Genoa could only be directed from the stands due to suspension). After two weeks of preparation, his team will challenge Cagliari away from home on Saturday. But he also talked about the Italian national team in the pre-match press conference.

--Italy has struggled in recent years

"We went through a similar dilemma back then. In Moldova, where I also played, we had a tough time. The gap between the top national teams in Europe and the rest has narrowed: everyone is almost at the same level. In the past, teams were defined by the No. 10, like Totti, Del Piero or Baggio. Now when you play against teams like Norway, you have to face the world. The best forward or two top wingers in the world. "

"I have full confidence in the leadership of the national team: Rino (Gattuso), Gigi (Buffon), Bonucci are all people who have given everything for that jersey, and even symbolically shed their blood. It makes me feel at ease to know that they are at the helm. . "

--Genoa's first game as coach

"I hope to see an aggressive team against Fiorentina, because the new coach will always bring new elements, and we have more energy at home. Now I also want to show blood and intensity in the away games. "

--The absence of the international players and the physical problems of some players during the offseason

"We. Trying to control the ball more orderly. Understand where to press and dominate in both areas - ours and the opponent's. It's definitely a direct conversation, even if the team fighting for relegation is not necessarily in the same camp in May. We have to approach every game with a clear understanding of our position and the ability to win any match. I want to be able to control the game realistically and quickly, and let us determine the tempo of the game.source:2vn 7m