Patrick Vieira admits Genoa might , as there was a ‘very huge distinction when it comes to high quality’ between the perimeters, however he reminisced with ex-Milan teammate Billy Costacurta.
The Grifone had not misplaced a single away fixture since Vieira took over from Alberto Gilardino on November 20 and had proven promise when youth product Patrizio Masini celebrated his first begin for the membership by cancelling out the Artem Dovbyk opener.
Nevertheless, Stephan El Shaarawy curled in from the sting of the realm on the hour mark and Genoa had been unfortunate on the third objective, as a result of Manu Kone’s pull-back ricocheted in off goalkeeper Nicola Leali earlier than Paulo Dybala might get the ultimate contact.
“There’s a very huge distinction when it comes to high quality, as a result of Roma are a facet constructed for the Champions League, so we got here right here with character and confidence for at the very least an hour, then it was very tough as soon as we conceded the second objective,”
At the least there was some excellent news with the objective of Masini, a Genoa youth product with a protracted historical past of who was this night making his first begin for the membership and scored a brief equaliser.
“Masini has the qualities we’re in search of, as a result of he offers his all for the teammates and these are essential values for us, for the followers, and we’d like gamers who give their most for the staff when they’re on the pitch.
“We had some optimistic durations, however the distinction in high quality was too huge tonight. We will study so much from this recreation, although.”
Vieira reunion with former Milan teammate
There was a pleasant reunion within the Sky Sport Italia studio between Vieira and his former Milan teammate Alessandro ‘Billy’ Costacurta.
“He was a particular determine for somebody like me who was very younger on the time,” stated the Frenchman.
“I used to be lucky sufficient to be at Milan with all these nice gamers, it was essential for me to observe them and study, as a result of my goal was to have a protracted profession.”
Costacurta additionally stated that Vieira ‘bored me foolish’ speaking about soccer for 2 hours once they met throughout his time at New York Metropolis FC.
“It’s all the time a pleasure to speak to Billy about soccer and life. We had some good moments. I’m very joyful to be in Italy with a fantastic membership like Genoa, because the followers are very passionate. It’s a tough time for the membership, however I believe we now have the standard to remain in Serie A.
“The profession of a participant is all the time essential, as I can use my expertise to speak to the gamers and likewise know that I discovered a lot from nice coaches in my profession.”
