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Categoria: As Roma Corner

Rubrica in inglese gestita dagli amici del Roma Club Dublino

0 Rom 2-1 Porto “Zaniolo show”

13 febbraio 2019
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

Unlucky. To say the least. A shot blunder that becomes a clumsy assist but perfect for the Portuguese striker who then does not miss. 2-1. The goal that enshrines a result that is not satisfying from Roma’s point of view, for what has been seen on the pitch. And what makes Porto happy is that it has seen a more than decent result in view of the return to Portugal.

Roma had a decent start, maybe a little contracted in the first half, but then Dzeko’s chance over the post warmed the spirits. Porto showed great possession, everyone can be found in the right place, play on the right pace, to scan an almost memorized game. Roma has struggled to break these patterns, but has’ defended well anticipating the opponents, thanks to a great Manolas, succeeding then pierced the Portuguese with counter breaks, led by a great Cristante in the middle, refined by an inspired Dzeko , then finalized by a stratospheric Zaniolo. Double brace for him. Excellent Kolarov on the wing and Pellegrini to support the punters

Rome has tried in every way but has not managed to bring home the hoped result. From a possible 3-0 to Lopez’s goal, not expected at the Roma camp. But this is football. Waiting for the return match, the fairy tale remains Zaniolo, now a star courted by several big teams. Needless to hide, this guy is of another level, a cross between Totti and Iniesta, strong on the legs, power and inspiration. Head on shoulders and so humble. He has everything to become a great, great player. If serious, Roma is to invest and build the team around him, present and future. Give him the number 10 of Totti. And immediately the new contract. Only way not to lose it. Francesco will agree, you will see. And so he would say, sell anyone but not Zaniolo.

0 Chievo 0-3 Roma “Ordinary”

10 febbraio 2019
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

Back to the ordinary. Rome easily put three past Chievo to keep up the chase to 4th place. EDF changed to 4-3-3, with El-Sha and Schick on the wings, and Edin Dzeko in the centre. Although Chievo did have some great chances to score, there was no doubt this time Roma would not make the same mistakes to secure the vital three points.

Without Out De Rossi, Olsen, Florenzi, Pellegrini, Cengiz and `Manolas, we saw nevertheless a well-equipped team, showing the right approach and attitude from the very beginning. And good play. Ended up creating lots of chances with twice hitting the woodwork. Three points well-deserved.

Edin Dzeko was just superlative, coming back to our halfway line to get the ball to setup new play. Of course, Edin also scored a magnificent goal to seal a two nil advantage, following El Sharaawy first goal, only after three minutes of play. Another great performance by the Pharaoh, a key-player people tend to underestimate. Rick Karsdorp was also impressive on the wing, pushing like a steam train, this time also attentive in defense.

Nicolò Zaniolo showed the usual class with some classy gems, though the lad needs to be careful with fouls, picking up another dangerous yellow card. Bryan Cristante & Steven Nzonzi were gigantic in the middle picking up opposition players with some good tackles. Schick put a lot of effort and commitment but still we expect more from him. Pity he got injured again. Last but not least, 36 years-old Antonio Mirante in goal was excellent, making some really good saves. Well done. It’s very likely he will be defending our goal again on Tuesday, since Olsen has not recovered.

Overall, a good warm up before the Champions League tie on Tuesday. A much bigger test against FC Porto awaits Roma. We must be humble enough to face this strong side with respect, yes, but also with the necessary stamina and determination that is vital to succeed in this competition. The season starts now! Daje Roma!

0 Roma 1-1 Milan “Donna-Rumba”

4 febbraio 2019
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

Regrets for so many chances and no three points in the bag, sure. Equally, on-form Milan can claim a penalty not given and a red card for a Roma player, also not given. The referee didn’t do a great job.

Donnarumma was man of the match, stopping the unstoppable. Roma did well enough to reedeem the shables in Florence, showing character and looking to win the tie. The Rossoneri looked good at containing Roma’s efforts, as well as capitalising the usual hiccups a the back for the Giallorossi.

Piatek’s goal was exceptionally cynical but thanks to Pellegrini and Fazio mis-judgements. Zaniolo was outstanding as usual, quick to equalise, though he decided to curb his enthusiasm fearing a second yellow card. Then Roma were just unlucky with several goal attempts, including Pellegrini’s incredible header to the post.

Positives: Zaniolo, Schick, Karsdorp. Daniele De Rossi’ return was the main difference. Simply outstanding, a real maestro, able to guide the midfield with his leadership and confidence. At the end of the day, nothing really changed; Roma are still a point behind Milan for fourth place. Meanwhile, Inter keeps losing ground, there is the chance to catch up.

Tonight Lazio play Frosinone, the regional Derby. Roma have Chievo next on Friday, Inter play on-form Parma, Milan play Cagliari. Di Francesco must hope to keep up the pressure. Forza Roma!

1 Fiorentina 7-1 Roma “Apocalypse Now”

31 gennaio 2019
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

Eusebio Di Francesco had said that he cared for the Italian Cup. For years, the only competition that Roma could really try to win continued to be snubbed. In the last few years we had seen only shambolic showdowns, between Spezia, Torino and Fiorentina. When we thought that this was the right time here is yet another shambles. Again Fiorentina in the middle. But this time the result is even heavier. In the year where Juventus exit with Atalanta, Milan beats Napoli with only Lazio and Inter in the running, Roma manages to do even worse. A disaster that enshrines another negative record, yet another 7-1 that goes to accompany those horrific nights in the Champions League in Manchester and with Bayern, without forgetting the 6-1 in Barcelona.

But did Roma really cared about the Coppa Italia? That did not seem right, given the initial formation fielded by EDF. The ever anonymous Schick and long-disappeared Pastore in place of the revived Dzeko and the flamboyant Pellegrini – Not really a good sign, This was not the best possible team, and it was seen. Schick non-existent, Pastore looked like a ghost. A disaster.

But above all a truly awful defense, the performance of Fazio, Manolas, Florenzi and Kolarov were among the worst ever seen. Among them, those same players who also allow certain scenes with the fans, in the face of the sense of belonging so much waved the arrival of the technician two years ago. With the club that is silent and does not take action against certain positions and certain statements.

The shirt and the fans must be respected, if it is not insults, clearly. Totti should be more ‘present in these situations, hoping they did not put the gag on him. The feeling is that many players feel here transiting, ready for the next contract elsewhere. We need more rigor, discipline and respect for the Club where they play, even if they aim to play one day at Barcelona. Think about it but do not say it, the fans will not forget these things,

Now with Milan it becomes a crossroads for everyone. And I’m not surprised if they will play a great game. And if so, we will be here again to comment the uncommentable. Always Forza Roma.

0 Atalanta 3-3 Roma “Incurable”

28 gennaio 2019
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

0-3-3-3. Is this the new football manager formation? Nope. But it could have gone worse. Castagna’s goal at min 44 signalled what was coming next. The incurable disease. Roma went to dressing rooms and never came back, even when Duvan Zapata missed the penalty we all knew it was coming anyway. It took only 40 seconds for Zapata to reedeem himself, eventually scoring the equaliser.

Roma have become experts in squandering comfortable advantages. First half looked a great team, cynical and overly superior, but then lose control completely when simply conceding a goal and keeps lacking the same attitude, head and legs. The question is whether this is due fitness or just mental concentration. Or both.

Di Francesco has risen from the ashes in the New Year. Roma have comeback playing and winning. But he’s been unable to fix this issue so far. It’s chronic, persistent and frustrating for the fans. We cannot believe Roma are unable to keep a 3 nil advantage at nearly half-time in total control of the game up to that point. We cannot believe the same team did not catch or pass a single ball in the second half. We cannot believe this incredible transformations happen on a regular basis.

Di Francesco has his own responsibilities here. His job is to make sure no-one sits back and relax. No one enter the field with the wrong attitude. It’s all about team performance. Yet, we can spare three players from yesterday shambles. Edin Dzeko, finally back with goals. El Sharaawy again on the scoresheet, looking focused and sharp. Finally, Zaniolo, simply outstanding once again with his pace and classy passes. He seems to come from another planet. We fear big club offers on the horizon.

Overall. Not an easy one to digest but not a tragedy either, snicked a point over Lazio and Inter, who have far more serious problems on and off the pitch. No time to think. Fiorentina away on Wednesday, Coppa Italia tie, quarter final. Too important, we must win to get to the semis with the clear objective to lift the trophy. The players must know that. Daje. Head up! Forza Roma !!

0 Roma 3-2 Torino “Bullfight win”

21 gennaio 2019
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

First half with Torino at very good levels with a rediscovered Karsdrop on the right flank. The usual amnesia incidents remain after the double advantage gained, the only flaw of this Roma team yet clear improved under many points of view. A problem that persists that of not being able to finish off when the opponent is on the ground. “Killing the opponent when he is about to die” as the Juventus coach Allegri said metaphorically a few days ago. In short, finish off the match prematurely to have a certain tranquillity. But a good reaction came after Torino equalised 2-2, with El Sharaawy putting Roma ahead again. Three key points, given the results of Lazio and Inter.

Finally, things start to turn in the right direction, positive results and good play. We had said it. Roma will recover. It is the Roma of young wonders. From Zaniolo to Lo. & Lu. Pellegrini, via Under, Kluivert, Cristante and Riccardi. A young and very strong team in perspective, if the club could keep them all. It would be a shame indeed, but we believe that at least one player will leave, and that will be Cengiz Under. But Zaniolo’s position is the one that most to worry. In only a few games he showed he has everything to be a great player. Roma will extend the contract and put a buyout clause, but when the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona or Manchester with knock on Trigoria’s doors with stratospheric offers, can the club resist?

That said, we have discovered a young team with enormous potential, but in order to win we need a right mix, with players of experience and charisma. The Roma seen recently can aspire to good heights. A strong central defender to support Manolas – and not in his place -. Atalanta’s Mancini would be great in perspective, but it also we need one of experience. In midfield a player like Barella would be ideal, much more dynamic than Nzonzi. But if there were no conditions in January, Roma must still sign players in those sectors.

Now we try to recover the form of certain players like Dzeko and the rest of the injured like Captain De Rossi. Next match in Bergamo against a strong Atalanta team on form. We need to show character and resilience at Stadio Azzurri D’Italia. Winning there would be a real coup. Very difficult yes, but let’s go there without fear. This Roma will not be up to Juve and Napoli standards but can play with all the others. Third place included. Forza Roma!

0 Roma 4-0 Entella “Rick-Schick”

16 gennaio 2019
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

Roma goes through comfortably in the Coppa Italia quarter finals by beating Entella 4-0. Next we will play Fiorentina in Florence. Straight Cup tie. All according to schedule.

Entella is a weak opponent, though in the first half they had a couple of chances to equalize, but then the gap was really too obvious, in short, an unreliable test. So, we do not give any opinion on the team, neither about Schick, who scored a double, nor Pastore or the young Riccardi, who by all accounts is already a phenomenon. We’ll see.

But in the meantime, we want to talk about Rick Karsdorp. Dutch International at 20, a full-back with pace and technique, long forgotten. First too many injuries, then disagreements with Di Francesco – but also language problems and poor integration with the group and the Roma world. Being out for a long time did not help him. His countryman Strootman, however, learned’ Italian in a few months, whilst he still does not speak much in almost two years in Rome.

Nevertheless, it seems something has changed. Eusebio put it on the pitch, the right opportunity to evaluate his desire and ability. And he repaid. Commitment and abnegation, pace and explosiveness, technique and arrogance, at times he even reminded us of Maicon. But same as the Brazilian left back, he cannot defend either – clearly – he started his career as an attacking winger. The Club did well to believe in him it and not to send it away on loan. If improves also mentally we have a valid alternative for the various Florenzi, Santon and Kolarov.

For Roma now comes a match cycle that must only bring positive results. It starts again Saturday at the Olimpico against Torino. We are confident, but rest assured the Granatas will not play the same as Entella. Forza Roma!

0 Parma 0-2 Roma “Life of Bryan”

31 dicembre 2018
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

In September we heard so many Roma fans labelling Cristante and Pellegrini as two useless palyers, to be sent away immediately. That’s normal. Their performances on the pitch were just awful, the results did not arrive, and the sales of Nainggolan first and Strootman later only amplified everything that was not going right at Roma. In truth, it was the whole team that did not deliver – from Manolas to Dzeko, to the newcomers – but the cross was mainly given to the two of young players, guily to be the replacement of the “Ninja” and the “Washing Machine” in midfield.

Now the public opinion has changed. Cristante has grown better and even scores goals, Pellegrini is an extra weapon, and we found the Zaniolo jewel, with Inter now biting their nails. Yeah, because if the sale of Nainggolan had not gone down well with so many, now the knots are starting to come to a head. The recent admissions of Inter DG Ausilio on the forceful giving up on Zaniolo and Luciano Spalletti on the off the pitch behaviour of Radja are now coming to the surface, with the Inter fans not happy, too.

Radja does not live the life of an athlete for some time now, the first glimpses last year. It is no coincidence that Martinez did not bring him to the World Cup, it is no coincidence that Roma sold him, that Spalletti was the only one who wanted him. But now even Spalletti started to question whether it was the right choice to bring him to the San Siro. On the other hand, Roma wisely as a counterpart demaded only Niccolo Zaniolo a spart of the deal. With good reason.

We had already said it back in September. This team with all the new players – apart from Alisson – on paper was more complete, younger, and maybe stronger. I say maybe, because so far it has not been the case. Roma are at -23 from Juventus, at -14 from Napoli, at -9 from Inter. Unacceptable. So if we were potentially stronger, on the field that was not seen. We can not forget the awful games with Chievo, Spal, Bologna, Udinese, Cagliari and Plzen. We criticized them all because they deserved criticism.

Now, however, we must look forward. The victories with Sassuolo and Parma have shown something better in terms of the game, not yet excellent, but above all are coming the results, which are the panacea, the basis of everything to keep the high the shields. In Parma we seen a more convincing Roma, especially in the second half. We need some reinforcements in January, in defense, in midfield, and perhaps in attack if Schick will go on loan. Eusebio saved his job, the injured players are coming back, things should get better. Hopefully.

Now the post-Christmas break. Then the group will return at home with Torino, after Entella in the Italian Cup. Objectives: 1) Fourth place minimum. 2) Champions League quarters finals. 3) Try to win the Italian Cup. Raising the tricolor trophy would be a great satisfaction for the Giallorossi. That trophy that has been missing for 10 years. We hope this message is received in the upper quarters at Trigoria. HAPPY NEW YEAR !

0 Roma 3-1 Sassuolo “Zaniomania”

27 dicembre 2018
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

Skills, audacity, confident. Nicolò Zaniolo is the bright star right now, no doubt. 19 years of age, he’s got everything to become a great, great player. But as for Totti remarks, let’s not shout that so loud.

Roma certainly found a gem but we need to remind ourselves we have another 3 potential cracking players of the same age or near that. Justin Kluivert, Cengiz Under, Luca Pellegrini. Another one can be Patrik Schick but we need to make sure he can pick himself up.

Last night he saw probably the best Schick so far. Promising, at least. Hope he can move on to improve. Himself and Zaniolo scored. The latter netted a cheeky one with true skills and confidence. Faboulous.

The return of Diego Perotti was also the good news about the 3-1 win against Sassuolo. He put the penalty behind the keeper with class and showed what we missed for a long while. Welcome back, Diego.

A good performance by Roma, though initially lucky with the goal technology showing Sassuolo effort was just not a goal. For a mere millimeter. Afterwards the usual showdown with several chances missed. Luckily this time it worked out fine. And Di Francesco is still our coach. Next Parma away. On the chase. Daje Roma!

0 Juventus 1-0 Roma “Powerless”

23 dicembre 2018
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

A dull game. Same old story, same old result. Narrow defeat at the Alianz Stadium. Juve did not need to produce much to win this game. Mandzukic header in the first half was just enough. Roma never gave the impression to get back into it. Too many players out and lots of youngsters in, this team lacked in personality and experience for a game like this. Juve did not concede much and played a game that looked more like a training session.

Roma approach was casual in the first half, hard defending at the back and hardly creating any chances upfront. Juve looked relaxed and confident to get the goal anytime coming forward, and so they did. In the second half Roma changed attitude and went on to get most of possession playing into the Juve’s half, but in the end failed to sting upfront.

Cengiz and Schick were not seen thoughout the game. Kluivert the same when he came on. Edin Dzeko returned to play the last 10 mins after a month in the sideline. Nothing much to add apart for Zaniolo’s usual commitment, Santon bad night and the good night of Robin Olsen, who reedemed himself of the bad mistakes against Cagliari.

So, another defeat. Yet Roma are only 4 points from 4th place, other teams keep losing points too, so game on in this respect. Consolation. EDF is still the Roma coach, and he will be for at least until the last game of the New Year, unless disaster happens with Sassuolo and Parma. He needs all his players back, Dzeko, De Rossi, El Sharaawy, Perotti and Lo. Pellegrini.

Judgement day for the coach? We’ll see. But he needs to turn this around soon with the second part of the season coming up. His fate is in the next few games with the small-medium teams, the same we lost all the points in the first part of the season. Sassuolo, Parma, Torino, Atalanta. He needs to collect at least 10 points. If he survives then he will be the man to take us onto the chase for 4th spot and Champions League clash against Porto. If he doesn’t do that, then it will certainly be “Arrivederci Eusebio”.

In the meantime, we wish you a very Happy Christmas to all our readers, and to all Carlo Zampa readers! Next, 26th December, Roma v Sassuolo. Forza Roma, always!

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