Calafiori on Childhood Roma Fandom and a Bonucci Anecdote
Riccardo Calafiori described his childhood obsession with AS Roma, recalling how he would get overly excited if players like Osvaldo or Lamela gave him their jerseys. He spoke about this intense emotion, saying it felt like just a year and a half ago that he was acting out for them, and how seeing videos of himself still amplifies the feeling due to his sheer happiness.
Speaking to Sky Sport, Calafiori also discussed Gianluca Scamacca's goal, mentioning he predicted it earlier in the day. He noted the significance of scoring his first goal in Italy at the same stadium where he debuted, expressing gratitude to the city and its fans. Calafiori acknowledged that the team can still improve on set pieces and other aspects, despite the positive outcome of the recent match. He shared an anecdote where coach Bonucci initially told him to stay back during a play, but later instructed him to advance, asking Calafiori to specifically mention Bonucci because of his "egocentric" nature.
Calafiori credited Mancini for instilling calmness and freedom within the team, acknowledging that significant changes can occur quickly but that three days isn't enough to see a full transformation. He emphasized the importance of the recent match and the team's need to continue improving for future games in November.
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