Roma defender John Arne Riise talked about the Giallorossi's fanbase and made a comparison between Francesco Totti and his former team mate Steven Gerrard.
Roma defender John Arne Riise, who joined from Liverpool last summer, talked about the Giallorossi's passionate fanbase and in particular the Curva Sud section of the stadium, comparing it with the legendary Kop at Anfield.
"The fans in Italy and England both have enormous passion," he told asroma.no, "and the players have a lot of respect for the fans. The Curva Sud is like the Kop in Liverpool and I've thought more than once how lucky I am to play in two clubs which have such marvelous supporters.
"The atmosphere they create before the match is magical, and gives us a lot of energy before the kick-off. I can advise everyone to come and watch a game in Rome, they won't be disappointed."
He then went on to compare Roma captain Francesco Totti with his Liverpool counterpart Steven Gerrard.
"Totti is like Steven Gerrard in Liverpool, a fabulous player, and someone who has the respect of everyone, both from his team mates and his opponents," Riise continued. "I'm sure next year we will play in the Champions League and with the strength we are finding this season we will certainly go far this year too."
At the moment the Giallorossi are in sixth place with 40 points, two away from a Champions League spot. Next week they travel to north London to face Arsenal in the first leg of their last 16 tie in the Champions League.
With the final being held in Rome this year, they will have an extra motivation to go all the way this season.
Roma defender John Arne Riise, who joined from Liverpool last summer, talked about the Giallorossi's passionate fanbase and in particular the Curva Sud section of the stadium, comparing it with the legendary Kop at Anfield.
"The fans in Italy and England both have enormous passion," he told asroma.no, "and the players have a lot of respect for the fans. The Curva Sud is like the Kop in Liverpool and I've thought more than once how lucky I am to play in two clubs which have such marvelous supporters.
"The atmosphere they create before the match is magical, and gives us a lot of energy before the kick-off. I can advise everyone to come and watch a game in Rome, they won't be disappointed."
He then went on to compare Roma captain Francesco Totti with his Liverpool counterpart Steven Gerrard.
"Totti is like Steven Gerrard in Liverpool, a fabulous player, and someone who has the respect of everyone, both from his team mates and his opponents," Riise continued. "I'm sure next year we will play in the Champions League and with the strength we are finding this season we will certainly go far this year too."
At the moment the Giallorossi are in sixth place with 40 points, two away from a Champions League spot. Next week they travel to north London to face Arsenal in the first leg of their last 16 tie in the Champions League.
With the final being held in Rome this year, they will have an extra motivation to go all the way this season.
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