The sporting director spoke ahead of the Champions League match
ROMA ATLETICO MADRID MONCHI / Roma is ready to face Atletico Madrid in a match valid for the 2017-18 UEFA Champions League. Di Francesco's guys will try to win this tough match against Diego Simeone's side but it's not going to be easy.
Roma's sporting director Monchi knows Atletico Madrid very well and he stated that the 'Colchoneros' are a role model. The Spaniard was interviewed by the Spanish outlet 'Marca' and he seemed to be pretty confident in the qualities of the giallorossi.
“We start with enthusiasm and we intend to go as far as possible in this competition. Atletico Madrid is one of the worst opponents to face. They are a persistent club, just like Real Madrid. However, if we want to go ahead in this European cup we need to face important teams.
Griezmann? He is one of the best players in the world.
The favorite teams of this group? Chelsea is a terrific side but Atletico Madrid has a tremendous experience and persistence. They are the most difficult opponent of this group.
We hope to be able to replicate what Atletico Madrid has done in the last few years. They are an example to follow. They emerged from a complicated situation.”
