"It won't be easy to qualify for the next stage"-Federico Fazio
The Argentinean center-back warns Roma Braga are a tough team and reveals who his idol was when he was a child.
Federico Fazio warned his teammates that Braga is a strong team and also revealed who his idol was during his childhood.
The draw for the Europa League's knockout phase took place today and Braga and Roma will face each other.
"
We could have had an easier draw,
" Fazio told Centro Suono Sport.
"
Braga play really well, I've watched them play. It won't be easy to qualify for the next stage,
" the Argentinean said.
On Sunday, Roma defeated Bologna 5-1 with a good performance. What is Roma's goal this season?
"It's still a long way. It was important to win, especially because we'll have many matches now."
Starting From Wednesday, Serie A clubs will play three games a week. Roma will host Torino on Thursday.
Fazio also revealed who his idol was during his childhood.
"It was [Gabriel Omar] Batistuta. I never watched him live but it was thrilling to watch him play on tv."
The former Argentinean star played 83 games for
Giallorossi
, scored 33 goals, and won one Scudetto; This was the last Scudetto the club won.
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