Cagliari v Roma: The newspapers' view

But who was Roma's best player on the night? Today's newspapers are almost unanimous in their verdict...

Corriere dello Sport: Strootman 7

“Takes no prisoners in midfield, covers every blade of grass and gets forward to help attacks. Scores Roma's second goal soon after the restart. He's further and further out of the tunnel. Hadn't scored [in Serie A] since 18 January 2014 (Roma 3-0 Livorno).”

Corriere della Sera: Strootman 6.5

“Four games in 12 days suggest he's well and truly fit again. First goal since 5 February 2014 shows there's quality in his game too. He goes off and Roma start struggling.”

Gazzetta dello Sport: Strootman 6

“Hadn't scored for two and a half years. He's starting to find his best form again.”

Il Messaggero: Strootman 6.5

“Back on the score sheet and looking alive again. No need to run for 10 men this time and he often plays the simple pass. On the wrong end of a couple of nasty challenges but his knee holds up well. Runs out of steam and makes way for Paredes.”

Il Tempo: Strootman 6.5

“Starts off slow then finds his feet and smashes home Dzeko's superb knockdown. Subbed off in his fourth match in a row.”

Tuttosport:

Strootman 6.5: “Needs to improve his fitness but he scores and that's not his job.”

Perotti 6.5: “Always offers an option, he brings dynamism to the front line.”