Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini has singled out Paulo Dybala for high praise ahead of their Champions League opener against Fenerbahce. Gasperini declared that the Argentine attacker makes the team significantly stronger as the Giallorossi mark their long-awaited return to Europe's elite competition.
Roma defender Mario Hermoso has praised manager Gian Piero Gasperini for instilling a high-level mentality as the Giallorossi prepare to face Fenerbahce. The Spanish centre-back insisted the Italian side want to make elite European nights a permanent habit starting in Istanbul.
Fenerbahce head coach Ismail Kartal praised visiting Roma as the strongest side in their history ahead of Thursday's Champions League clash. Kartal insisted his side will execute a balanced tactical plan at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium as they end an 18-year European absence.
Fenerbahce captain Milan Skriniar has spoken of the immense responsibility on his shoulders as the Turkish giants end an 18-year Champions League absence against Roma. The defender insisted his side must exploit Roma's weaknesses to claim all three points in Istanbul.
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