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Lorenzo Pellegrini: Absurd if Roma fail to qualify for Champions League

AS Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini admits failing to qualify for the Champions League would be "absurd".

Roma are currently two points away from fourth place.

“We have to do better than in the first round, but we're aware of that," Pellegrini told Sky Sport Italia.

“To get in the top four, we need to do better. Torino? It'll be a beautiful and difficult match against them. They'll certainly want to win.

“Fourth place is certainly our minimum objective. I'm very confident in the team and it would be an absurdity if we didn't finish in the top four.

“Competition for the No 10 shirt with Pastore and Zaniolo? There's three of us going for one place, but I'm available to play anywhere for the Coach.

“The No 10 role is where I express myself best and have most fun, but for my team I'd also play as a full-back.

“The No 10 shouldn't think too much about tactics compared to a midfielder. I feel freer there, but I'll get used to any position I play in."

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