Although Bryan Cristante is prepared to make his center-back debut in January, he prefers that Roma acquire a new defender during the winter transfer window.Even N’Dicka will represent Ivory Coast at the AFCON, and Chris Smalling and Marash Kumbulla have yet to fully recuperate from injuries. As a result, the Italy international is anticipated to play a limited number of games in central defense next month  DAZN inquired whether Cristante was prepared to begin playing central defense the following month.“I  am prepared, but I am hoping someone else arrives first; if not, we will be without options in some fashion,” the Italy international responded.Despite missing the post in the first half of Roma’s 1-0 defeat to Juventus on Saturday, Cristante believes the Giallorossi delivered a satisfactory performance.“While the performance was outstanding, securing three points for the team at home is always of the utmost importance. Due to Juventus’s outstanding defense, it became challenging after they scored. “With disappointment, we return home,” he stated.Roma are positioned seventh in Serie A, five points behind Fiorentina, which are in fourth place. In what ways can they enhance their performance during the subsequent phase of the campaign?