Pellegrini ‘emotional’ after Derby winner: “It’s been a difficult period.” | OneFootball

Lorenzo Pellegrini was Roma’s hero in today’s Derby della Capitale victory.

The Italian midfielder scored the winning goal that gifted Gasperini’s side the three points this afternoon.

After the match, Pellegrini spoke of the emotions after scoring the goal in the first half.

”I was a little moved after the goal, Mancini knows that… But it’s since I got hurt that I wanted to get back on the field from the beginning and win this derby. All the people close to me, like Mancio, have been by my side in this difficult period.”

”The fans? I know they love me and I love them too. This team can still improve a lot, there are many men with personality and who care a lot about Roma.”

“I am proud to be one of the captains and to transmit this passion that continues Roma to those who arrive. Mancini is not my teammate but a big brother. The future? I don’t know what will happen.”