His fluency in the English language is improving every week and Roberto De Zerbi is not shying away from his new favourite phrase: European football. Asked for his feelings on a pleasing performance but a disappointing draw, the Italian took a glance at Enrico Venturelli, his translator, before laying out his ambitions.
'We are playing fantastic football — this was one of the best performances in my time here,' he said. 'I don't know how many chances to score we had today but we have to be clear.
'We have to be proud and happy.