"This match is against a great team, perhaps the favorite to win the competition. We have prepared the game well. We know it will be difficult, we respect Manchester but we have our ambitions."
Thus the coach of Roma, Paulo Fonseca, in a press conference on the eve of the Europa League semifinal with Manchester United.
"We don't always arrive in a semi-final, we understand the importance of the moment - he added, commenting on the greeting of the fans to the team before the departure from Trigoria -. We have seen them and it is important to feel this support. We want to fight for them, for the city and for the club ".
"We know the importance of tomorrow's match, we want to make the fans proud. It's a special match, it's a semi-final. I know the importance of bringing home the trophy, it will be a great match." Thus the Roma player Chris Smalling in a press conference on the eve of the semifinal against his former team, Manchester United. The English defender added: "Personally I feel good, I have missed many matches and it is unusual for me. But I am ready to contribute. I am looking forward to going out and helping the club."
The probable formations of Manchester United-Roma, first leg of the Europa League semifinal. Manchester United (4-2-3-1): 1 De Gea; 29 Wan-Bissaka, 5 Maguire, 2 Lindelof, 23 Shaw; 39 McTominay, 17 Fred; 10 Rashford, 18 Bruno Fernandes, 6 Pogba; 7 Cavani. (13 Grant, 26 Henderson, 38 Tuanzebe, 27 Telles, 33 Williams, 3 Bailly, 19 Amad Diallo, 21 James, 8 Mata, 34 Van de Beek, 11 Greenwood) All .: Solskjaer. Rome (3-4-2-1): 13 Pau Lopez; 3 Ibanez, 4 Cristante, 6 Smalling; 2 Karsdorp, 42 Diawara, 17 Veretout, 37 Spinazzola; 77 Mkhitaryan, 7 Pilgrims; 9 Dzeko. (83 Mirante, 87 Fuzato, 24 Kumbulla, 18 Santon, 33 Bruno Peres, 14 Villar, 54 Ciervo, 55 Darboe, 31 Carles Perez, 21 Borja Mayoral). Coach: Fonseca. Referee: Del Cerro Grande (Spa) Snai odds: 1,55; 5.75; 4.25.