Roma Coach Claudio Ranieri Believes CSKA Sofia Play Like Catania

Roma coach Claudio Ranieri said in a pre-game press conference that he believes Europa League opponents CSKA Sofia play a similar style of football to Catania, but of a much higher quality.

The Lupi were lucky to escape with a point away from home last weekend, as they required a scrappy goal deep into injury time by midfielder Daniele De Rossi.

"It is a side that plays like Catania, but with a superior quality," Ranieri suggested, as reported on UEFA.com.

De Rossi was also at the centre of discussions this week, as he said that the Giallorossi were still adapting to a new style of football under Ranieri, playing a little like former coach Luciano Spalletti's way, and a little like the Tinkerman's.

But Ranieri admitted De Rossi's words rang true, and that it would take time.

He added, "It is true. At the moment, there is a passage from the old to the new. It is normal to be confused though, but we are improving."

The coach also wants to win, not only for the team's confidence, but also to maintain Italy's position in the UEFA rankings.

He concluded, "It is important to get a result. We need to maintain our UEFA ranking, as Germany can overtake us."

The match will be played Thursday night at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

Rick D'Andrea, Goal.com

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