Nainggolan: We're delighted to win and stay in the battle for second

The Belgian midfielder, whose match-winning goal at the Olimpico came right at the death, believes Roma showed they are a top side who must set their eyes on overtaking the Azzurri in second place.

"I'm happy we won and improved our league position," Nainggolan said after the game. "We had to win today to prove to everyone that we are a top side.

"We still trail Napoli, but now we have to win every remaining game and hope they drop a few points."

It was a tough contest today, right?

"Yes, we were under the cosh against a great team. As I said before the match, we had to be on top of our game today and we were."

Do you have the necessary fitness and team spirit to manage it?

"We would be on level points with Napoli if only we had beaten Bologna at home. In any case, games like today help you make progress. We came up with the right answers and gave few chances away to Napoli. Our defending was good and we didn’t leave them much space."

Does the team get an added boost when Franceco Totti comes on?

"We're all aware of what he's given and continues to give to this team. Everyone loves him at Roma and the stadium goes crazy when he comes on. Just like the other time, the fans gave us a boost this afternoon which helped the team."

Juventus have just won their fifth title in a row, what do they have that no one else does?

"They have consistency in their results. Look at the games we drew at home: A team that's gunning for the Scudetto has to be winning them. We weren't able to but they were."