Adem Ljajic believes Roma’s friendly with Manchester City was ‘a good test’ as they could meet them in the Champions League.
The Serbian international scored a late equaliser in Melbourne, though Rudi Garcia’s men went on to be defeated on penalties.
“We played well in both halves,” Ljajic told reporters after the match.
“We were up against a strong opponent today in Manchester City – they have a squad full of top-quality players.
Adem Ljajic believes Roma’s friendly with Manchester City was ‘a good test’ as they could meet them in the Champions League.
The Serbian international scored a late equaliser in Melbourne, though Rudi Garcia’s men went on to be defeated on penalties.
“We played well in both halves,” Ljajic told reporters after the match.
“We were up against a strong opponent today in Manchester City – they have a squad full of top-quality players.
“We scored two goals but made a few mistakes, though I think that’s normal at this stage of our preparation. We’ve been working intensely for two weeks now and obviously there are some tired legs about.
“Personally, I always prefer playing against big teams during pre-season because those matches are more useful in helping you understand what stage you’re at, both physically and technically.
“Testing yourself against teams you might end up facing in the Champions League later in the season really shows what your level is.
“We’re on the right track and we still have plenty of time to prepare and make sure we’re ready for the start of the new season.”