AS Roma coach Rudi Garcia insists his team is the best in Italy.
Garcia discussed their recent controversial defeat to Juventus.
"It was an unusual game, but that night Roma proved they belong in the top spots. I have total faith in my lads, even with those incidents going against them. This team can fight it out with anyone.
"Gianni Rivera said may the best team win: I agree with him, Roma are the best team. Fans must have faith in Roma's results. No side has a calm campaign, there are always going to be moments of turbulence, but we need to believe in what we're doing.
"What is the secret of my rapport with the players? There isn't one, it's just that I cannot be a Coach without loving my players. I need to listen to them, talk to them. Having played, I still think like a player. This is why they can't fool me when they try!"
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