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Daniele De Rossi: Roma Must Return To The Champions League

De Rossi is keen for the Giallorossi to rise back into Europe's elite as quickly as possible...

Nov 5, 2009 4:24:08 PM

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Midfielder Daniele De Rossi is confident there is still time to turn Roma's season around after a slow start to the 2009-10 campaign.

"The squad is certainly up to it. We must have a good season and finish fourth [to qualify for the Champions League]," he stated, speaking to Il Corriere dello Sport.

"I have always said this is important to us and those with a stake in the club."

The Italian international admitted the club's results have been sub-par, but insists whether a new owner arrives or not, the Giallorossi will fight until the end.

"It's a difficult time for us, no one's denying that. However, we must go forward and establish ourselves. If a benefactor arrives that will buy us [Lionel] Messi and [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic, then everyone would be happy," he concluded.

Roma travel to the San Siro to face league leaders Inter on Sunday evening.

Adam Scime, Goal.com

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