Real Madrid should fear Luciano Spalletti's Roma, says Fabio Capello
ByFootballItalia
Updated 09/02/2016 at 16:23 GMT
Fabio Capello has warned Real Madrid not to underestimate Roma and that they're a different team under new coach Luciano Spalletti.
Fabio Capello (R) talks with Antonio Cassano
Image credit: Reuters
The Giallorossi host Real Madrid on February 17 in the Champions League last 16 and recent news that Gareth Bale is likely to miss the game has led many to feel that Roma have a great chance to get a result.
Among these pundits is Capello, who coached and won the title with both teams, and feels the Spaletti factor could be crucial for the Serie A side.
“Let's just say that Real now should feel less confident,” he told Cadena Cope. “They need to be careful, careful, careful.
“Roma are a threat, they can't allow themselves to think this will be an easy game.
“Watch out for Spalletti. They already won three games with him and changed their formation. The players have greater confidence, and more faith in the ideas of the Coach.
“Roma's team is now more organized, they press and they take back the ball quickly. It's a different team.”
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