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Sevilla’s Ivan Rakitic anticipates Europa League final with Roma

SEVILLE, SPAIN - MAY 18: Ivan Rakitic of Sevilla FC looks on during the UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg match between Sevilla FC v Juventus at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on May 18, 2023 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Andy Mattioli

Sevilla midfielder and captain Ivan Rakitic spoke with anticipation about the Europa League final with Roma.

“It will be even more difficult than playing against Juventus,” Rakitic told Tuttosport. “First of all, because Roma is led by one of the best coaches in the world, let’s say in the top 3 at the moment, a great manager who has already won all the European silverware in his career and not just those…”

“Mourinho is a truly ‘Special’ strategist, unique, in every sense.”

“But then,” he added, “I’m also worried about Roma as a team because they remain compact no matter what. In particular there is a player that worries me and who is a big talent and World Champion: Paulo Dybala.”

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MatchDay 15
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