Viviano rueful: “We need more patience and a better approach to games”

“The saves that make the difference are those that secure points.” Emiliano Viviano was keen to play down his top-class performance, which kept Sampdoria in the game throughout. “I’m obviously pleased with my performance,” began the keeper in the mixed zone.

“That said, we’re very disappointed with the defeat. We need to learn to be more patient against tight sides like these and have a better approach. Now we have the international break, then at Fiorentina we’ll try to play to our strengths against a very good side.”