Roma winger Justin Kluivert has admitted this season is 'much better' under new boss Paulo Fonseca.

The Serie A side sacked their previous manager Eusebio Di Francesco in March after just under two years at the club and a run of poor form in domestic competitions.

In early June, Roma appointed Fonseca to the hot seat and Kluivert has been reaping the benefits ever since, he told Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad.

Justin Kluivert has said he is enjoying his time at Roma more under new boss Paulo Fonseca

Last year Di Francesco was under pressure,' the 20-year-old explained.

'It was therefore difficult for young players like me to find a space in the team. He chose more experienced footballers and I understand that.

'This season is much better with Fonseca. My way of interpreting football is more similar to.

'With him we speak in English and this is easier for me. Good things happen only if you trust yourself. I have scored two goals this season, I would like to reach fourteen. I think it's possible, so I'll try.'

'It is up to me to demonstrate what I am worth.'

Eusebio Di Francesco was sacked by Roma back in March when they were fifth in Serie A

Paulo Fonseca was appointed in June and Kluivert is enjoying his football more under him

Kluivert missed out on selection for the Holland senior side and was dropped to the youth team, leaving him with a point to prove to Dutch manager Ronald Koeman.

'I see things in a positive light. I regret not having been called up by the senior national team, but tonight against Portugal [Under 21s] I want to show what I am worth, not only to Koeman, but to all the Netherlands.

'I want to reach the European championships. No matter how, whether I'm playing on the left or the right, I want to go.'