Roma midfielder Alessandro Florenzi was delighted with a winning return for victory over Hellas Verona.

Florenzi ruptured knee ligaments in October 2016 and again in February 2017.

"I didn't think about that goal, my focus was all on Verona, the emotion of coming back in a match situation and trying to do my best for the team," Florenzi told Mediaset Premium.

“I wanted to make it look as if I just rested for 11 months! I ran a lot today and I'm glad you could tell. It has not been an easy time, as the second injury especially was a heavy blow, but it taught me a lot about sacrifice. It made me a stronger person.

“I want to take this opportunity to send a good luck message to Andrea Conti."