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After being reserved in two matches, Nicolo Zaniolo back to being a starter when AS Roma against Zorya in the Conference League. Zaniolo answered trust Jose Mourinho.
Roma host Zorya on matchday 5 of Group C at the Stadio Olimpico, Friday (11/26/2021) early morning WIB. The Giallorossi won with a landslide score of 4-0.
Zaniolo started from the first minute of the match. The 22-year-old was installed as a trequartista behind the Roma striker.
Zaniolo returns to Roma’s starting line-up after being substituted for the previous two matches. He only came on as a substitute in the match against Venice and became a bench warmer when Roma traveled to Genoa last weekend.
Zaniolo answered Mourinho’s belief by scoring one goal and one assist against Zorya. He provided the assist for Tammy Abraham’s first goal.
Suggested Jose Mourinho admitted Nicolo Zaniolo made him reflect. He is happy to be able to repay Mourinho’s trust with his performance this time.
“I can play there, I can play wide, I can play anywhere up front. The coach told me to play there and I’m fully ready for the team,” Zaniolo told reporters. Sky Sport Italy.
“Sitting on the bench makes me reflect. I accept the coach’s decision. I like to be under pressure and respond on the field.”
“Mourinho taught me not to settle for good performances, that we must always ask for more from ourselves and keep improving,” said Zaniolo.
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