Joao Mario focuses attention on Roma clash

BOLOGNA – Speaking after the game in Bologna, Joao Mario spoke to journalists in the mixed zone, showing his delight with the victory.

"Today it was really important for us to win. It was not easy but we managed to get there in the end. We need to keep our feet on the ground and carry on working. I’ll play wherever I’m needed; I’m happy here."

When asked about today’s match-winner, Gabriel Barbosa, he said: "It’s his turn to buy us dinner! I’m happy for him. He’s worked very hard for this moment."

"Now we need to think about Roma. We have the quality to win and our fans always give us a great deal of support, as they did here away from home. We must thank them."