Di Francesco Reveals Why He’s Not Even Thinking About Liverpool Yet

Roma take on Liverpool in the Champions League semi-final first-leg tie in under a weeks time.

The Giallorossi face a grueling fixture list with three games inside six days.

The Italian giants passed their first test after beating Genoa 2-1 in Rome on Wednesday.

Cengiz Under made his first start in four games after making a full recovery from injury and scored his seventh goal of the season in the process.

Under came on as a late substitute against Barcelona in the quarter-final second-leg, providing Manolas with the assist that took Roma through to the next round on away goals.

Roma boss Eusebio Di Francesco revealed after the victory that Liverpool is not even on his mind yet.

They still have to beat Serie A relegation battlers SPAL next.

The Rome based outfit cannot afford to neglect their domestic duties as a top-four spot has yet to be guaranteed, which would secure Champions League next season.

Making it to the Champions League next term is of huge significance to Roma considering their current finances.

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Di Francesco is going to have to rotate his side against SPAL but cannot afford to play a B team.

Liverpool meanwhile face West Brom over the weekend and can afford to rest key players considering they are 10 points clear of 5th placed Chelsea.