AS Roma midfielder Simone Perrotta says the players believe in coach Luis Enrique.

Enrique has endured a difficult beginning to his Roma career and lost the derby to Lazio last night.

"I think he's the right man at the right time," said Perrotta. "He is a young Coach with innovative ideas, but we've got to give him time, as his methods require patience and players who suit the project.

"We had a difficult start, but now things are starting to go the right way."