Sevilla midfielder Ivan Rakitic believes facing Roma in the Europa League final will be more difficult that their match against Juventus. The Rojiblancos overcame the Bianconeri in the two-legged semi-finals, winning 3-2 on aggregate, setting up a final against the Giallorossi in Budapest on Wednesday 31 May. Speaking with Tuttosport, Rakitic shared his thoughts on what awaits them, singling out Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho as the potential difference-maker:
“It will be even more difficult than playing against Juventus. First of all, because Roma is led by one of the best coaches in the world, let’s say in the top 3 at the moment, a great manager who has already won all the European silverware in his career and not just those…”
“Mourinho is a truly ‘Special’ strategist, unique, in every sense.”
“But then, I’m also worried about Roma as a team because they remain compact no matter what. In particular there is a player that worries me and who is a big talent and World Champion: Paulo Dybala. A very difficult opponent to contain. Technical, imaginative, elusive, unpredictable.”
