Claudio Ranieri lauds Paulo Dybala as Roma’s leader | OneFootball

Roma manager Claudio Ranieri singled out Paulo Dybala’s performance after the Giallorossi’s 3-2 win over Porto.

After the victory that enabled Roma to advance to the round of 16, Ranieri spoke to Sky Sport.

“Having great players helps, having Dybala in your lineup means a lot,” he said, “In addition to being a leader he charges the team. It is thanks to him that we recovered the match.”

“I did not go into the locker room otherwise I would have gone crazy today, when I concede a goal I go crazy, imagine two. I saw the boys stretching way too much and I wondered where they were going.”

“We must become more of a team. We conceded a goal and there was a reaction thanks to Paulo. Then the match was ours with 11 against 10 men, we could do what we wanted, but we had to be careful.”

“Undoubtedly. I am super happy, but we need to improve. Everyone knows that we concede goals on the counterattack, I don’t understand why we allow these spaces. We are winning 3-1, something like this is not acceptable.”

“Dybala? His teammates gave everything tonight, but he lights up, he is the fuse, the bomb, he is everything. He is having fun, he is physically well and I am happy to have him.”

“The boys played a great game, I’m happy, the fans are happy. They were two good games because the team showed they want to do well. Then there are those moments that change the course of the game, but I’m happy.”

“Shomurodov? The only thing he lacked was a goal and I am very sorry about that. He is a boy who applies himself, who runs. I love him with all my heart and he also has good vision and good technique, not just pace.”