Defender Roma Alessandro Florenci commented on the match against Liverpool, in which his team lost 2: 5.
Liverpool led the 5-0 after the doubles of Mohammed Salah and Roberto Firmino, as well as the goal of Sadio Mane. However, the late goals of Edin Dzeko and Diego Perotti slightly eased the task of Roma for the return match. After the score 2: 5, the Romans need to win at home 3: 0 - just as it was in the quarter-final with Barcelona.
"We were baffled after the first half hour of the game. Roma was almost dead, but Liverpool did not finish us. Thanks to our hearts, endurance and pride, we were able to again raise the issue of the winner in a pair where everything seemed decided, "- said Florence after the match.
"It will be very difficult, but we have another 90 minutes of play in front of our fans. We will try to do something incredible ".
"The protection of Liverpool was hard, as soon as the ball was behind them. But we ourselves must do much better in defense.
It is unfortunate that at some point in the match we did not play as a team and were practically frightened of the opponent - this should never happen ".
"We know that it will be more difficult than against Barcelona - Liverpool has other characteristics. Nomes must clench their teeth and try to give a great match. We will not regret anything ".
"I promise the fans that we will shed blood for this t-shirt, and next week we will have a completely different duel".
The return match between Roma and Liverpool will be held on 2 May in Rome.