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Roma coach Di Francesco defends summer signings Pastore and Olsen

AS Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco has defended summer signings Javier Pastore and Robin Olsen.

Roma meet Bologna on Sunday after Pastore missed their thrashing at Champions League opponents Real Madrid.

Di Francesco said, “Pastore is available, although I have to decide whether he actually plays. Kluivert will start tomorrow. I left him in the stands in Madrid because the places are limited, so this is a sign we need everyone.

Robin Olsen is eager to work hard and I think he's doing very well, considering this is a whole new league for him.

"I hope his performance in Madrid can boost his confidence."

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