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Ivan Juric Europa League Roma (Photo by Paolo Bruno\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Roma boss Ivan Juric insists the Giallorossi want \u2018no excuses\u2019 in a Europa League game against IF Elfsborg, coached by one of his ex-Genoa players, Oscar Hiljemark.<\/p>\n

It kicks off on Thursday at the Boras Arena at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT).<\/p>\n

The Giallorossi opened their European campaign with a 1-1 home draw against Athletic Club, conceding a late equaliser, so the pressure is on to get their first victory.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to do well in both Serie A and Europe, so my intention is to use the full squad and as many players as possible so we can always be competitive and fresh,\u201d said Juric in his press conference.<\/p>\n

Juric: Roma want \u2018no excuses\u2019 against IF Elfsborg<\/h3>\n

\u201cWhen you have this many games and travel so much, in the long run, that wears you down. We need to be sharp in our decision-making and I will change a few things in the line-up, but not too much.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have seen a certain amount of possession in our games, but I want to introduce a more aggressive approach, especially when it comes to winning it back and pressing high because we want to keep the ball.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mats Hummels was a free agent arrival after the transfer deadline, but has so far barely featured in the Roma jersey.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe haven\u2019t decided yet. Hummels must get in shape to play. He was among the last ones to get to Trigoria [in the summer],\u201d said Juric.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe must be ready not to make any errors. Angelino recovers quite quickly and has done very well so far. I must decide whether he\u2019ll start or not.<\/p>\n

Oscar Hiljemark, a former Sweden international, is the IF Elfsborg coach, but he also played 13 games under Juric at Genoa.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted him at Genoa. We are on good terms, but it\u2019s easy because he\u2019s a great professional and was an excellent player,\u201d said the Giallorossi boss.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are an aggressive team. I liked them in the games I watched. We are ready for a battle tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n

The game will be played on an artificial pitch, and the weather will be much colder than in Italy.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll face difficulties, but it\u2019s a great opportunity to strengthen the group,\u201d said Juric.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are a strong team, and surely I don\u2019t want to see any undervaluation. We want no excuses for the pitch we\u2019ll play on.\u201d<\/p>\n