Roma coach Luciano Spalletti insists he will maintain faith in Edin Dzeko after the striker came off the bench against Inter.

Dzeko was introduced just before the hour-mark, setting up Radja Nainggolan's equaliser in the 1-1 draw at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

The Bosnia-Herzegovina international scuffed a shot into the Belgium international's path for the leveller six minutes from full-time.

Spalletti said Dzeko had plenty of talent, but he hopes to see more from the 30-year-old – who has seven Serie A goals this season.

"When we push forward and go on the attack anything can happen. Dzeko needs to find a way to put all his weight and all his determination into certain situations," he said.

"It's strange what happens to him sometimes but he really does have everything a top striker needs.

"We'll keep faith in him because he's a useful player for us to have around."