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Garcia defends Roma players after Coppa defeat

AS Roma coach Rudi Garcia defended his players after their Coppa Italia defeat to Fiorentina.

Mario Gomez struck both goals in the 2-0 win for the Viola.

"We played a good first half, but that is not sufficient to win," the Coach told Rai Sport.

"Fiorentina scored at their first opportunity, but that's football. Being clinical, especially in a knockout game, is important. I have nothing to say to my lads, as they gave all they had at their disposal tonight.

"We are conceding too many goals at the moment and aren't very sharp in attack. We also have fewer choices at our disposal.

"I was forced to play Ibarbo, who hasn't played for a month and a half and only had one training session with us. He is the positive note from today.

"Now we have to get straight back to work. We have Serie A and the Europa League, those are the only two things left."

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