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Star man versus Bologna? 8 newspapers cast their vote

Star man versus Bologna? 8 newspapers cast their vote

While the newspapers in Rome universally agreed that Gervinho was the Man of the Match against Lazio, after watching Roma draw 2-2 away to Bologna, the press were split over who was the standout player

Here’s what they went with…

Corriere dello Sport: Florenzi 6.5

"Deployed in attack once again and wearing the captain's armband on a pitch where he played in midfield for the national team four days ago. Looked dangerous throughout. His cross led to the penalty, but soon after he failed to finish off a counter attack as he could have done."

Il Tempo: Nainggolan 7

"The only player for whom the waterlogged pitch didn't pose a problem. He fought for every ball and continued to rally when everyone else around him was giving up."

Il Messaggero: Nainggolan 7

"He couldn't care less about the rain and the boggy pitch. He went about his business as usual."

La Gazzetta dello Sport: Florenzi 7

"Performs well wherever you play him. Back in attack, he battled throughout and launched several lightning-quick counter attacks. His cross led to one of the penalties and he was unlucky not to finish off an excellent move."

Corriere della Sera: Nainggolan 7

"Like a tank in the middle of the pitch. His running and tackling was enough for three players."

Il Giornale: Nainggolan 7

"That pitch was perfectly set up for the two pistons he has instead of legs."

TuttoSport: Digne 6

"One of the sharpest in adapting to the pitch."