'He's showing the will and strength to succeed' - Gasperini heaps more praise on Evan Ferguson

Ferguson made his 16th appearance for the club on Monday night and impressed in their 1-0 victory over Cesc Fabregas’ Como.

ROME SWEET ROME: Roma's Evan Ferguson celebrates scoring against Celtic. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini has again heaped praise on Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson, saying he is showing “the will and the strength” to succeed at the Italian Giants.

It was only a matter of days ago that it was reported in Italy that the 21-year-old’a loan spell in Rome was set to be cut short and that he would return to Brighton & Hove Albion in January.