Ranieri Highlights Challenging Statistics Ahead of Milan-Roma Clash

As Serie A action resumes after the holiday break, Roma coach Claudio Ranieri has drawn attention to some concerning statistics ahead of their match against AC Milan at San Siro on Sunday evening.

During a press conference, Ranieri pointed out that Milan boasts the second-best home defensive record in Serie A this season. In contrast, Roma has struggled offensively away from home, scoring only five goals in eight away matches – a tally only surpassed by Lecce’s two goals on the road.

“We’ll need to deliver an exceptional performance,” Ranieri stated. “Milan has formidable players, and we’ll require effort and vigilance from the entire team. Given our poor away scoring record against Milan’s strong home defense, we face a significant challenge.”

Despite these obstacles, Ranieri expressed confidence in his squad’s motivation. “This type of high-profile match tends to prepare itself,” he remarked. “Every player is eager to be in the starting lineup, so I’m convinced we’ll perform well. The key is to give our all until the final whistle, as minor details often determine the outcome.”

Ranieri also affirmed his desire to retain key players like Paulo Dybala, Mats Hummels, and Leandro Paredes, responding with a definitive “Absolutely yes, let’s be clear about that” when asked about their futures at the club.

As Roma prepares for this crucial match, Ranieri and his team will be looking to overcome their away goal drought and challenge Milan’s formidable home record in what promises to be an intriguing Serie A encounter.