Sabatini on Spalletti

Luciano Spalletti was referring to sporting director Walter Sabatini in his interview with asroma.com. First of all there was the telephone call, then a trip to Tuscany to lay the groundwork for the contract before the coach from Certaldo flew to Miami to met James Pallotta.

The news was made official yesterday that Spalletti had returned to the Giallorossi helm.

We asked Walter Sabatini four questions in order to find out a little bit more about Roma's new head coach.

What will Spalletti bring to Roma?

"Exhilaration and knowledge."

What will he expect from the players?

"Responsibility and a willingness to take part."

How much time will Spalletti need?

"Just one minute. He only needs to communicate a single idea: play to win putting all the necessary parts in place to achieve this aim."

Why Spalletti?

"Because of his ability and his understanding of everything that happens on, off and around the pitch."