Spalletti: Let's see real fans

Roma coach Luciano Spalletti believes the best way to answer the hooligans is to show how wonderful the fans can be.

"Undoubtedly some of our enthusiasm has been sapped by the tragedy and we all feel like shouldering some of the guilt for what happened, but I see it as an opportunity and a duty to improve our profession," said the tactician.

All football activity in Italy was suspended after 38-year-old Chief Inspector Filippo Raciti was killed as Catania Ultras rioted outside the Stadio Massimino on February 2.

Sweeping new laws were introduced to ensure the Legge Pisanu recommendations were finally implemented, but Spalletti does not agree that stadiums not up to standard must be shut down.

"We have to open our doors to the people, not close them. Everyone must know they are welcome to come in and behave well. We’re starting from the team, as I told my players to be less ‘sneaky’ and banal in their reactions to incidents."

The Giallorossi will have their crowd at the Stadio Olimpico when Parma arrive on Sunday afternoon, although the planned Scudetto showdown with Inter has been postponed until April.

Source: C4 Football Italia