Roma's D'Amico: Manchester United match a learning experience

Roma sporting director Tony D'Amico described the defeat against Manchester United as a learning experience for the club. D'Amico said they need a fast forward on the wing who can create danger on the counterattack when they take the lead.

Roma have not lost a Serie A match this season. However, they threw away big advantages against Real Madrid in the Champions League and now against Manchester United. Losing 3-2 at Old Trafford after being 2-0 up showed that this problem has happened again.

In a statement to Sky Sport Italia, D'Amico said the shortage was noticed towards the end of the transfer window. He said they would try to address this need in January. D'Amico also responded to comments that the club has little Champions League experience, arguing that in an atmosphere like Old Trafford, the fans make a big difference.

D'Amico stressed that in the matches against Manchester United and Real Madrid, the team was able to play its own style of football even against the strongest opponents. He said he found the penalty awarded to Manchester United overly generous, and that the penalty started their comeback. Reminding that the club has not been in the Champions League for seven years, D'Amico also emphasized what these matches taught the team.