Mancini: I often dream about taking a penalty kick in the Europa League final, and that memory pierces my heart like a dagger

Recently, in an exclusive interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma defender Gianluca Mancini talked about his role in the Roma locker room and the happiest and most regrettable moments of his career.

■About his role in the Roma locker room and his position in the capital’s football ecology

Mancini said: “Becoming an idol in the hearts of the fans makes me very motivated. Our fans are so great, I can’t wait to play every game at the Stadio Olimpico. But I also know that if There is a problem with the team, and I must take responsibility and stand up. This is positive and correct. After all, behind us is a city that loves the team, and we must repay them. "

■ Regarding the rumors that he, Cristante and Pellegrini jointly" Mancini responded: "I have never heard anyone discussing the 'senior group' of Milan, Juventus or Inter... This statement makes me a little sad because it is not true. The dressing room is run by the head coach, sporting director and president, we are just players. The best we can do is to let the new players understand what Roma is and where they are when they arrive, but this does not mean that we are in control of the dressing room. "

■ Talking about the happiest and most regrettable moments in his career, Mancini said that the happiest moment was winning the UEFA Champions League. Although that event was looked down upon by some, the team knew that the trophy was hard-won, especially the moment of celebrating with fans across the city that he would never forget. The biggest regret in his career is the Europa League final in Budapest. He called that game a real pain. From assisting Dybala, to scoring an own goal, to missing the first penalty kick of his career, everything is still lingering in my mind.

Mancini said: "I often dream about taking that penalty kick. That memory is still like a dagger stabbing in my heart."

In the Europa League final, Sevilla vs. Roma penalty kick, Mancini's penalty kick was saved by Sevilla goalkeeper Bunu!