On the match: "I go home satisfied with the performance, we don’t have to look at the standings. It is useless to hide it, at the end of the game the players were not satisfied, there are regrets, we tried until the end. Romagnoli’s opportunity proves it. The whole performance was of a good level, against a strong opponent. They exploited set pieces better than us. This is the right path, this performance gives us further conviction."
On Donnarumma’s absence: "Mistakes are part of football, Tatarusanu missed his timing. He’s a strong goalkeeper, on his debut, a little something may have paid off. The team’s performance was attentive and spirited. Let’s work on each game and in preparation for the next."
On the penalties awarded by Giacomelli: "I don’t want to comment."
On the errors his side made: "Especially in the first half, sometimes we forced it too much. In some choices we were not very decisive, it was enough to move it a little more to create space. We could have done better on this, but we always tried to be dangerous. We could have scored more goals, but let’s not forget that it was Roma. We are growing, we will need all the players, we have the qualities to move forward in all competitions. We lacked a bit of technical precision in moments in which we could command the game."
On Leao: "During the week I spoke quite clearly to Rafa about what I expect from him, I am very happy with his performance. He has to continue this way, he is a very young and strong player. Saelemaekers is growing a lot, Castillejo too. We’ve been missing Rebic for more than a month, Hauge was doing well. We raised the level of the attacking department, and it raises the competitiveness."
On the current moment: "There is a positive environment, full harmony, we work to the maximum every single day. I like the team spirit to be emphasised, it is a selfless group. From the point of view of determination we are second to none. We must continue to continue with this attitude."
On the COVID emergency: "We are tested every day or almost, but unfortunately we are not exempt from a situation that is affecting everyone. We are doing our best, we stick to the rules, the club is helping us. In such a difficult moment for everyone, it is very important that we continue to play, to give some entertainment to the fans. A thousand fans are few but today we felt the difference, it is a step backwards and it is not easy."