AS Roma coach Paulo Fonseca admits his players are stunned after their 1-1 draw with Europa League opponents Borussia Monchengladbach.
Nicolò Zaniolo had Roma in front with a header, but deep into stoppages the referee awarded a penalty in the Europa League match for handball, even though it clearly hit Chris Smalling in the face.
“It is difficult to accept a decision like that," Fonseca told Sky Sport Italia.
“All the players are devastated. We faced the Bundesliga leaders and were in constant control of the game, despite the difficulties. It's really hard to accept this, we deserved a different result."
Fonseca played centre-back Gianluca Mancini in midfield on the night.
“He's a fighter and a good player. He'd never played in that position, so it wasn't easy, but he did very well. We'll see if he plays there against Milan at the weekend, the truth is we don't have many options.
“If Edin Dzeko can't play, then I may as well go upfront! I think Zaniolo is the only possibility, even if it's not his position."