Paulo Fonseca reveals Roma players are “devastated” after the 1-1 draw with Borussia Monchengladbach. “It’s difficult to accept a decision like that.”
The Giallorossi thought they’d won it with Nicolò Zaniolo’s header, but deep into stoppages referee Willie Collum awarded a penalty for Chris Smalling handball, even though it struck the defender in the face.
Paulo Fonseca reveals Roma players are “devastated” after the 1-1 draw with Borussia Monchengladbach. “It’s difficult to accept a decision like that.”
The Giallorossi thought they’d won it with Nicolò Zaniolo’s header, but deep into stoppages referee Willie Collum awarded a penalty for Chris Smalling handball, even though it struck the defender in the face.
“It is difficult to accept a decision like that,” confessed the coach to Sky Sport Italia.
“All the players are devastated. We faced the Bundesliga leaders and were in constant control of the game, despite the difficulties. It’s really hard to accept this, we deserved a different result.”
The injury crisis forced changes, as centre-back Gianluca Mancini was used in midfield.
“He’s a fighter and a good player. He’d never played in that position, so it wasn’t easy, but he did very well. We’ll see if he plays there against Milan at the weekend, the truth is we don’t have many options.
“If Edin Dzeko can’t play, then I may as well go upfront! I think Zaniolo is the only possibility, even if it’s not his position.”