Former Roma coach Claudio Ranieri is full of praise for midfield duo Lorenzo Pellegrini and Nicolo Zaniolo.

Ranieri is a fan of both players.

On Zaniolo, he said: "He's a decisive player, we saw that against Bodo. He's a striker who has to find the ball in space, he has impressive quality and strength, even if sometimes he could pass it a bit more when he's on the edge of the area.

“But when he has the goal in front of him it's difficult for him to make mistakes. Zaniolo is what we saw on Thursday night. Mourinho knows how to manage him, with what he's been through he can't play all the time. It's important that the boy feels the trust of everyone."

On Pellegrini, he also stated: "He's a worthy captain, an exquisite player with great quality. He's a great guy, an exceptional man, loyal. I'm also happy for Cristante.

“He's a player who's considered a wingman that every coach would like to have. He's a cornerstone in any team."