Roma Loses, Paulo Fonseca: Atalanta Deserved to Win

DBasia.news –  The first defeat suffered by AS Roma under the tutelage of Paulo Fonseca. Giallorossi lost 0-2 to Atalanta.

The Giallorossi’s unbeaten run at the start of the season ended at the Stadio Olimpico, when Atalanta scored a pair of goals in the second interval through Duvan Zapata and Marten De Roon.

Such a pity, the team lost for the first time this season. How do you analyze this fight?

“They deserved to win and we did not perform well. We had difficulty anticipating the guarding of each player they did in all areas of the field and we were unable to play operands. The game was very challenging and although we did have a chance, we were never in control. Atalanta is a better team. “

The team changed the standard of play in the first round. Why did you do that?

“I changed the system because I felt it was the best solution to ward off Atalanta and their aggressive attacking style. We were prepared for both situations, but we were exhausted earlier in the game. After changing the scheme, we were more convincing, but the team did not do what was planned. In the second half. Their goal came from a loose ball when we built the game. We defended well, but we went down too deep and failed to apply the ideal pressure. “

Do you regret the opportunity wasted?

“We do have a few chances and the game will be different if we scored, but we have to be honest: we didn’t play well. We failed to receive a victory, but tomorrow is another day. We must continue to work hard and study because it’s a long and difficult season. “

Did the change by implementing a three-back system in the first half made it difficult for the team?

“We know how dangerous the Atalanta players are and we have considered how to ward them off. The problem is that we didn’t master the ball well. When trying to play our style, we lost the ball. We didn’t reach Dzeko often enough and he is our best choice to build attack.”

Why is it so difficult for the midfielder to play the pass?

“Atalanta deserves credit. They pressed our midfield very well and kept every one of our players on every inch of the pitch. We just couldn’t find a solution to deal with that problem.”