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Atalanta striker Zapata declares Ilicic 'devastating' after Roma thumping

Atalanta striker Duvan Zapata was left delighted with their 4-1 rout of Roma.

Zapata hailed the performance of Josep Ilicic on his return to form.

“We had never left, we had had a tough period, but we played a great game today," Zapata, the scorer Atalanta's equaliser against the Giallorossi.

“It was not easy to turn the game around. I live for goals, but sometimes they are not the most important thing. It is also important to help the team.

“Ilcic helped us to play a better football, he was devastating up front, I am happy for him, you can tell he is fit."

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