AS Roma coach Claudio Ranieri feels a lack of intensity has held back Italian teams in Europe.

Ranieri has worked and won in England, France and Spain, so was asked why Italian clubs struggle so much in Europe.

After their draw at Inter Milan, he stated: “I think the psychological pressure blocks the Coaches and players in Italy. They have less tactical knowledge in England, but they go at 1,000 miles per hour, whether it's in training or in the match.

“I got the dining hall built in the stadium, because otherwise players all turned up just before the game. I preferred to have them staying together.

“I haven't changed the training methods from England to Italy, it's the pressure. Everything weighs on you more here."