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Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco already buzzing ahead of Napoli test

Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco is excited ahead of their crunch clash with Napoli.

The Giallorossi are already gearing up for the Serie A showdown with Napoli next weekend, between two free-scoring sides who play 4-3-3.

“I hope to get at least Rick Karsdorp and Patrik Schick back for the game, but we'll have to evaluate that next week," said the Coach at the opening of a new fan club in Dragonara.

“During the break for international duty, I have been able to see many of our youth team players in action and understand what they can do.

Daniele De Rossi seems closer to a recovery, while for Lorenzo Pellegrini I hope to get him in the squad towards the middle of next week. We'll see what happens.

Napoli are one of many tests for us, just as the visit to Milan was. The tests never end for Roma and this will be an important one.

“We must step out there with the right mentality to face down Napoli's great quality. We'll try to attack them the way they attack their opponents, therefore bringing the dynamics of the game back in our favour.

“It'll be difficult, but I can assure you it will be a wonderful game of football."

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