Italian media football-italia reported that Zaniolo, who scored a hat-trick against Bodo Grint, said that Roma perfectly executed Mourinho's requirements and the whole team attacked and defended perfectly. As for his substitution in the Roma derby, Zaniolo explained that although he wanted to play, Mourinho was right because Roma won 3-0, all he could do was listen to the arrangement, and the coach let him play whenever he wanted.
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In this game that must be won, Zaniolo achieved a big explosion. In the first and second halves, Zaniolo fully demonstrated his personal ability, scoring a hat-trick to help Roma beat Bodo Grint 4-0 to reach the semi-finals of the European League Cup. Zaniolo first affirmed the team's execution in a post-match interview: "We executed the manager's requirements perfectly, our attack and defense were perfect. I'm glad we won because these fantastic fans are always ready to cheer us on. It was a very important achievement, Roma reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup, but we don't want to stop there. ”
Asked if he has now fully recovered after two serious injuries, Zaniolo replied: "Whether it's a good period or a bad period, I try to keep the balance. It's a perfect night, but bad things can happen, and you have to learn to treat them the same way and keep a normal mind. ”
In the Roma derby, Zaniolo was placed on the bench, but this match against Bodo Grint was arranged to start, and Mourinho also admitted after the game that this was a deliberate smoke bomb. Regarding the manager's employment, Zaniolo said: "I don't lie, I just want to play, but I respect the manager's decision. The manager was right because Roma won the derby 3-0 and when the team needed me, I was always ready and ready to be called. ”
"The fans have been by my side encouraging me during my injury. In fact, they show more love for me in tough times than in good times, so I really love them. Zagnolo also thanked the Roma fans.