Roma coach Rudi Garcia feels his squad need to show
their battling qualities if they are to end a recent dip in
form away at Torino.
Rudi Garcia has told his Roma players they must stick
together and be willing to battle for each other, as they look to
end a "tricky spell" in Serie A when they travel to face Torino on
Saturday.
Roma have recorded just one league win in their last four
outings and were beaten 2-0 at home by Atalanta last Sunday.
Garcia acknowledges his side must improve, particularly at the
back. They have conceded 17 goals in 14 league matches this
season, though no team in Italy's top flight has scored more
than their haul of 29.
"The only way past this tricky spell is by working hard during the
week and responding with three points," he said.
"We have to battle hard and stay together. That'll help us to
concede fewer goals and score more.
"We must not lose our attacking ability but the statistics show
we have to improve defensively."
Defender Leandro Castan continued his comeback from brain
surgery by playing the full 90 minutes against Atalanta.
It was only the Brazilian's third appearance of the season,
having been sidelined for all of the previous campaign,
but Garcia believes a patient approach with the player will pay
off in the end.
"He's come on a lot. It's not easy to return after a whole season
on the sidelines," he said.
"He's gradually getting back to his best. You can't judge him on
his performance against Atalanta because everyone played
badly. I expect the same from Leo as I do from everyone else."
their battling qualities if they are to end a recent dip in
form away at Torino.
Rudi Garcia has told his Roma players they must stick
together and be willing to battle for each other, as they look to
end a "tricky spell" in Serie A when they travel to face Torino on
Saturday.
Roma have recorded just one league win in their last four
outings and were beaten 2-0 at home by Atalanta last Sunday.
Garcia acknowledges his side must improve, particularly at the
back. They have conceded 17 goals in 14 league matches this
season, though no team in Italy's top flight has scored more
than their haul of 29.
"The only way past this tricky spell is by working hard during the
week and responding with three points," he said.
"We have to battle hard and stay together. That'll help us to
concede fewer goals and score more.
"We must not lose our attacking ability but the statistics show
we have to improve defensively."
Defender Leandro Castan continued his comeback from brain
surgery by playing the full 90 minutes against Atalanta.
It was only the Brazilian's third appearance of the season,
having been sidelined for all of the previous campaign,
but Garcia believes a patient approach with the player will pay
off in the end.
"He's come on a lot. It's not easy to return after a whole season
on the sidelines," he said.
"He's gradually getting back to his best. You can't judge him on
his performance against Atalanta because everyone played
badly. I expect the same from Leo as I do from everyone else."
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