AS Roma chief Walter Sabatini has hailed the impact this season of coach Rudi Garcia.

Garcia arrived last summer from Lille.

"Garcia has extraordinary qualities," Sabatini told the Roma Channel. "He exudes calmness, cohesion and strength and we are all very happy to have brought him here.

"The championship is still open, we want to defend our second position but also continue to attack top spot."

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