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Roma boss Garcia delighted with thumping win over Valencia

Roma boss Rudi Garcia was delighted with their 3-1 friendly win over Valencia.

Mohamed Salah scored on his debut, with Francesco Totti also on the scoresheet.

It was a completely different performance to their 3-0 defeat against Barcelona on Wednesday evening.

“Against Barcelona we decided to defend, but today we wanted to play great football, attack and score goals against an excellent Valencia side who will soon face Monaco in the Champions League play-off.

“I am satisfied in general. There were some things we could've done better," said the Coach in a Press conference.

“I'm happy with my squad, although we gave away possession a few too many times, such as on the Valencia goal. We got a bit too complacent at times, trying nutmegs or chips in the final third, and paid for those errors.

“Overall I liked the attitude and the lads were protagonists both attacking and defending. I liked the high pressing, which made life difficult for Valencia."

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