Claudio Ranieri on Shomurodov’s future after Frankfurt win: “I told him to stay.” | OneFootball

Roma boss Claudio Ranieri spoke to Sky Sport about the team’s performance in their 2-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.

“When you have strong players in these big games you can see it. Some players have reached European finals and take the team in hand when given the opportunity.”

“Tonight we were careful at the back, we were afraid of their counterattacks. We were good, it was a great victory.”

” I respected Hummels as an opponent, he is an immense player and an intelligent man. He is a point of reference for his teammates and I told him to stay here next year as well. He must lead the boys even if he plays little, he is too important for how he leads the team.”

“Shomurodov? I told him that he is staying with us. Everyone loves him and the public loves him because he always gives everything. I always get angry with him, so I told him: ‘If you go away, who will I get angry with?”

“Soule? He is a good lad. When he has the ball at his feet he has to make a difference, to be dangerous because he has the qualities to do so. Moving from Frosinone to Roma is not easy, it takes character and personality. He is slowly entering our gameplan. I have a lot of faith in him and I am convinced that he will show us all his qualities.”

“When I arrived everyone was afraid of relegation, now you say we are the favorites… We will always give our best, we are in a moment of growth and we must continue like this. Everyone who comes in gives their best and for a coach that is a great thing.”

“We must continue like this, working with humility. Let’s remain humble and with our feet firmly planted on the ground.”