Rodrigo Mora, at the end of Roma-Sassuolo (3-0), commented on his performance in the mixed zone, also dwelling on his moment and the strength of the team.
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On the goal
“A great pass from Malen, I tried and today I was lucky to score another important goal and Roma continues to win.”
Did you expect Roma to be so strong?
"Yes, I thought they were a strong team. I saw it in training too, and we're proving it on the pitch. We have to keep going like this and things will go well."
What's happened since the beginning of the season? You play more now.
"Football is crazy. Sometimes you play, sometimes you don't, but you have to be ready. It's my third consecutive league goal, and I'm very happy."
On the call-up against Portugal
"I'm proud, it's a pleasure to play for the national team. Ronaldo won't be there, but he's my idol. I learned a lot from him when we shared a dressing room."
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What are Roma and Gasperini giving you? You're having a great run and you've scored for the first time in three consecutive games.
I think there are moments in football, and right now I'm experiencing a very positive one. Maybe a month ago things weren't going as well, but that's football. Sometimes you play, sometimes you don't. We always have to be ready. When I'm not playing, Mati, Piso, and Bryan are there. The most important thing is that everyone helps the team win.
What characteristics of your teammates help you most in expressing your game?
“I think after every game you get to know your teammates better. I know Mati better now, as he comes forward more to play the ball, and Dony, who prefers to receive the ball with his feet and dribble. I think it's getting easier with each game. Things are going well now, as was also evident in the understanding between Mati and I in Manchester. I feel really good playing with these guys; they're excellent players, and we need to keep it up.”
Rodrigo, are you a little disappointed that your first call-up to the Portugal senior team comes right after Cristiano Ronaldo's departure? What does his retirement mean for a young Portuguese?
“I'm very happy to have been called up to the national team. It's a moment of great pride for me and my family. As for Cristiano, I was truly fortunate to have played with him and shared the dressing room with him. He's an idol for everyone. He's now retired from the national team, but all of Portugal should thank him for what he's done for us. Now we have to move forward, giving everything we have.”
Would you like to wear Cristiano Ronaldo's number 7 shirt?
“I don’t think about it. It’s too much, really too much. ’86 is fine.”
