Bove: "We won it together as a great team"

Here's what the midfielder had to say...

What type of game was it?

"It was a tough game. They were very compact at the back. We started the game well, moving the ball fast.

“Then, after a couple of their counters, we got a bit scared and started moving the ball slower, which makes it difficult to find the same spaces.

“We came back stronger in the second half, scoring two goals and putting the game back on track. They didn't give up, and we were there to put up a fight together and win like a great team.”

What's it like to have De Rossi as your coach? He may have been your idol.

"Yes, it's a great feeling. Not only that, but on the pitch, he played a similar role to mine, which makes me even happier because he can give me advice that will be useful in the future. I'm happy.”

Would you rather play further forward?

"No, when I play further forward, I have the opportunity to get myself in the box more easily. But when I play with Paulo on my side, I have some tasks to do. I'm happy with what I'm doing."

Do you feel you are in the running for fourth place?

"Absolutely. Following a difficult period, we needed to regain togetherness and certainty. That was the first objective.

“Then there's the league table, which we can only think about game by game. We're aiming for fourth place, of course, but let's keep going like this and focus on the next match against Cagliari."