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Media view: Nainggolan grabs Roma v Samp headlines

Media view: Nainggolan grabs Roma v Samp headlines

The Italian media were in no doubt over who deserved the man of the match award last night: two-goal hero Radja Nainggolan claimed all the plaudits. Here's what five national newspapers had to say this morning...

Il Corriere dello Sport: Nainggolan 8/10

“One of the busiest players in the first half, he got forward well and broke the deadlock with a volley from outside the box. Having made a decisive contribution - defensively too - he headed home a late second for good measure to take his tally to seven for the season. It's his first double in Italy and his fourth goal in the last four games at the Olimpico. He booked and rubber-stamped Roma's place in the quarters.”

Il Messaggero: Nainggolan 8/10

“Three years after impressing on his Roma debut in the Coppa Italia against Sampdoria, he settled another cup tie against the same team. From a good player he's developed into a phenomenal player, scoring 14 goals since Spalletti took over.”

La Gazzetta dello Sport: Nainggolan 8/10

“He changed the game with a delightful volley from outside the area, then put it to bed with a header after one of his typical bursts into the box. Irreplaceable.”

Il Corriere della Sera: Nainggolan 8/10

“Five goals in his last eight games – all big ones too. Both of his efforts against Sampdoria were superb. An extremely modern player: a motivator, a midfielder, an innovative trequartista, a goal scorer and a goal provider. What more could you want?”

Tuttosport: Nainggolan 7.5/10

“Pulled out a 30-yarder that sent Totti wild on the bench. Went back for second helpings with a late header.”