Radja Nainggolan insists Roma “are not a weaker squad than Juventus and we didn’t play worse than them” in a 1-0 defeat.
Gonzalo Higuain’s early solo effort proved decisive in Turin and sent the Bianconeri seven points clear at the top of the table.
“It’s certainly a defeat that hurts considering the performances, as we are not a weaker squad than Juventus and we didn’t play worse than them,” the Belgian midfielder told Sky Sport Italia.
Radja Nainggolan insists Roma “are not a weaker squad than Juventus and we didn’t play worse than them” in a 1-0 defeat.
Gonzalo Higuain’s early solo effort proved decisive in Turin and sent the Bianconeri seven points clear at the top of the table.
“It’s certainly a defeat that hurts considering the performances, as we are not a weaker squad than Juventus and we didn’t play worse than them,” the Belgian midfielder told Sky Sport Italia.
“A single incident made the difference. We had some chances on corners, but the ball didn’t want to go in. I think we can be satisfied with the way we played, as it’s never easy at the Juventus Stadium.
“I’ll be honest, seven points is a big gap now, as it means we’d need Juve to lose three games. We have to keep believing, but it’s becoming difficult.
“If we play like this, then anything is possible, because I felt a draw would’ve been a fair result this evening.”
Roma were unhappy with the way referee Daniele Orsato officiated, particularly when it came to yellow cards.
“I try to stay calm, but he won’t even let you speak. It’s natural that is going to irritate you. I was booked, (Miralem) Pjanic wasn’t for doing the same thing, but if you ask him about it he just brushes you off.
“I could’ve said much worse things than I actually did. I understand it’s a difficult job, but it might help if he listened to what the players have to say…”
It was a reunion with Pjanic, so how did Nainggolan tackle his former teammate?
“He is a friend, but on the pitch there are no friends, because we have to fight for our teams.”