Fiorentina, Vincenzo Italiano’s words. Roma in press silence

Fiorentina, Vincenzo Italiano’s words. Roma in press silence

These are the words of Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano after the game won 2-1 against Roma: “It’s not that every time you can string together so many crisp goal situations but those times you manage to get in front of goal you have to be cool like today. We still led the game and we went under because of a great play by them. In the second half we were always in their half of the field and in the end we were rewarded. We cared because it was the last one in front of our fans. Jovic? He is adept at filling the area and getting out of the way, as well as understanding where to attack the space. He had so many chances, even in the Cup he could stamp. He has quality and in the last period he is doing great things, I hope he gives us some satisfaction.”

“Even before the Italian Cup final we knew we couldn’t let up our concentration. We told ourselves that whatever happened we had to roll up our sleeves. There was a lot of disappointment in the days following the defeat against Inter. Remounting a team like Roma is not easy but the boys were extraordinary. It was our goal on the last day at home to give the fans a joy. Now we must not give up. First the last away game and then the Conference, which will end an amazing season. We must arrive in Prague with confidence and enthusiasm.”

Press silence, on the other hand, for Roma: Jose Mourinho wants his men to keep their concentration to the maximum ahead of next Wednesday’s Europa League final against Sevilla in Budapest.