Roma captain Francesco Totti insists he and his awesome team-mates are remaining grounded despite their stunning begin to the season and they are only pondering Saturday's game at Inter Milan. The Giallorossi moved two points free from Napoli and Juventus towards the top of Serie A after thrashing Bologna 5-0 last weekend because of their sixth win in as much games.
Their record start has seen other clubs start to be aware and consider Roma as serious Scudetto contenders. However, Totti insists they may not be thinking about the standings and are also just focusing on playing well.
``We haven't won anything yet and then we still have everything to prove,'' Totti said. ``We are confident but were never ever relaxed.
``I am happy because I see in everyone, coach, staff and players, a similar focus and determination to try out well.''
Totti, whose side has the best attack and defence within the competition with 17 goals scored and one conceded, appreciates the challenge his team face the other day.
``I predict a troublesome game in Milan,'' Totti said. ``Inter is going to do everything possible to generate our everyday life difficult.''
Inter have likewise enjoyed a strong begin to the campaign and enter in the contest unbeaten. Last weekend's 1-1 draw at Cagliari left the Nerazzurri in fourth position, four points behind Roma.
Inter coach Walter Mazzarri, who celebrated his 52nd birthday earlier recently, would really like activities like to determine his side end Roma's impressive record.
``I really hope my players can give me a good present on Saturday,'' Mazzarri said. ``I need the crooks to keep doing what they have done this far.
``It is all totally planning to plan and i am very happy with our unique circumstances.''
Former Inter Milan defender Maicon will miss the encounter using a muscular injury while Roma striker Adem Ljajic should cure a back problem. Rodrigo Palacio, that's Inter's top scorer this coming year with three goals, will lead the Nerazzurri's attack.
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