‘De Rossi put his faith in me’

Mile Svilar thanks Daniele De Rossi for ‘placing his religion’ within the younger goalkeeper, who was the Roma hero in a penalty shoot-out win over Feyenoord. ‘I labored all my life for this second.’

The shot-stopper has at all times performed within the Europa League, however Jose Mourinho had often chosen Rui Patricio for Serie A or the most important European fixtures.

Coming in for the sacked Particular One, De Rossi handed the gloves to Svilar and that call paid off, as he made a number of good saves on this night’s Europa League play-off earlier than parrying two within the shoot-out.

“It’s unbelievable. I’m speechless. I labored all my life for this second, on this stadium. Mamma mia. Each time I step in right here, it feels much more particular, it’s loopy,” Svilar advised Sky Sport Italia.

Svilar saved out David Hancko and Alireza Jahanbakhsh within the shoot-out, whereas Romelu Lukaku had seen his try saved.

“In these moments, I don’t really feel stress. I saved two, I might’ve saved a 3rd, however we received and that’s the most necessary factor.”

Contemplating the primary leg ended 1-1 and further time was at all times an choice, did Svilar examine the Feyenoord spot-kick specialists?

“I watched the movies with my goalkeeping coach, however then I additionally determined the place I might go. I guessed proper thrice out of 5.”

The younger goalkeeper was requested how necessary De Rossi had been for his profession.

“That is very, crucial, the religion transforms right into a efficiency on the sphere, it makes me really feel extra assured. I thank the coach for giving me and my household this unforgettable second.

“Tonight, no person can wipe this smile off our faces, however from tomorrow we get again to work for the subsequent match.”

ROMA DO IT AT THE OLIMPICO 🏟️

A win on penalties after a decent contest with Feyenoord 🫡 pic.twitter.com/O9HTWnSpt3

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