Fonseca: Mancini to continue in midfield

The game at the Ennio Tardini gets underway at 18:00 local time, as the Giallorossi bring an intensive run of fixtures to an end.

Here's what the boss had to say ahead of the contest...

Could the fact that there's so little recovery time have an impact on your decision in terms of the team's formation?

"We've played many games in a short period of time, but I won't make many changes for the Parma match. When the team is doing well, there's no need to change much. It's true that we've racked up many minutes on the pitch in so many games, but I'm not thinking about making many changes."

How's the mood within the squad? Is there a feeling of regret about the defeat or rather a belief that the team played well?

"The players know that we lost and when that happens, as a team you have to change something, fight more and do better in the next game. We do have belief and we did play well. We did end up losing the match, but we do have belief."

Could Parma's style of play make it difficult for you? Is there a particular formation that is harder for Roma to come up against?

"They're all difficult. Parma are certainly very good on the counter. Gervinho is dangerous and I think it'll be a tough game tomorrow because we're up against a good side."

Did you expect such a positive reaction from the squad during a period in which you've had so many games in a short space of time?

"Yes, the team is doing well. We've been playing well and that's what I expected as well. As I've already said, we have belief. We're showing we have so much commitment as a squad and that's the most important thing."

The emergency situation generated a new role for Gianluca Mancini. With Amadou Diawara making a comeback, will he be back in his usual role or might he remain in defence?

"I always think about the next game. Diawara isn't yet ready to play for the full 90 minutes and Mancini will play in that position tomorrow."

Spinazzola is back in training. Is he fit?

"Yes, he is."

You've lost two games this season against teams with a back three. Is that a problematic system for your team to face?

"My team doesn't have any difficulties in this regard. It's pure coincidence."

There have been some refereeing mistakes in your games. Might the players lose faith in this part of the game?

"No, I don't think there are any excuses for these things. We just need to think about the things that we can control as we can't control other areas. The team has to understand that we must always play with ambition and the right attitude, but then there are things that we can't control."

Alessandro Florenzi has been called up to the national team. Might we see him in action again tomorrow?

"He always has a chance of playing. He's a player who always works hard and is always willing to help the team, which is key for me. Florenzi is always ready, is working hard and is available."

How is the team defensively?

"We don't have much time to work on this aspect of the game. I don't think Borussia Monchengladbach were that dangerous in our last game and they didn't create that many chances. The team has been doing well defensively and is confident. There's certainly plenty of room for improvement, but we are doing well defensively."