Super Eagles Striker Condemns AS Roma’s Style of Play After Europa Conference League Final Loss

• Super Eagles striker, Cyriel Dessers has expressed his regret following Feyenoord's defeat to Roma in the inaugural Europa Conference League final
• The 27-year-old forward has criticized Roma’s physicality in the final as the Dutch club lost 1-0 to the Italian Serie A club
• Dessers emerged as the top scorer in the maiden edition of the Europa Conference League after ending the competition with 10 goals

Super Eagles attacker, Cyril Dessers ended up on the losing side in the final of the Europa Conference League after Dutch side, Feyenoord lost 1-0 to AS Roma on Wednesday, May 25.

The 27-year-old attacker has now expressed his disappointment after the game and revealed the loss to Jose Mourinho’s team hurts.

According to a report via Complete Sports, the Feyenoord attacker also accused the AS Roma players of being too physical in the final against the Dutch side.

“We did almost everything right in nineteen games and here in the final we made one mistake and that is immediately punished. This just hurts a lot.

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“They are ruthless. Even if the ball isn’t close, you’ll get elbows. They scratch and pull. Everything is allowed. Although I have to compliment ourselves, I don’t think we can blame ourselves much.”

Nicolo Zaniolo scored in the 32nd minute to hand AS Roma their first-ever European trophy and also end their 14-year trophy drought.

Dessers emerge as top scorer in maiden Europa Conference League

Meanwhile, Cyriel Dessers has etched his name in the history books when it comes to the Europa Conference League.

According to Daily Post, the Super Eagles striker finished this season as the first-ever top scorer in the competition.

Dessers finished the competition as top scorer with 10 goals, ahead of England forward, Tammy Abraham who had nine goals in the tournament.

AS Roma defeats Feyenoord in UEFA Conference League final

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Nicolo Zaniolo was the difference maker as AS Roma beat Feyenoord in the UEFA Conference League final on Wednesday night.

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The Italian forward pounced on a lofted pass over the top of the defence from Gianluca Mancini to lob the ball past Justin Bijlow in the 32nd minute.

The game had begun in an ugly fashion with off-the-pitch related incidences as fans clashed in the stadium.