Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund admits Roma defender Chris Smalling is the toughest he faced last season.

Hojlund impressed in his first season in Italy.

Of his toughest opponents, the Dane told Tuttosport: "The biggest problem was for me Roma's Chris Smalling.

"He's an intelligent, agile, fast, physically strong defender. I tried to win duels with him by relying on my physical strength, but it wasn't the winning move.

"I still have to find the right key to overcome him."