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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!

0 Roma 3-2 Genoa “Small and fragile”

17 dicembre 2018
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

Afraid and shaken by the events so far. The season has gone badly and we fear it might get worse. Unless something changes. Quickly. This Roma team only shows glimpses of its potential. Too small, fragile and unpredictable. The three points last night are just good for that. Three points, in fact that saved Di Francesco from dismissal.

Overall it was another of those games where Roma let the opposition play and rule the roost for far too long. The fans, yesterday on strike for the first 10 mins of the game, showed their civilised anger protesting against players, coach and club. In the end Roma came back from behind to win the match, yet things did not look good. Genoa was all over the place, pressing our players on one-to-one.

Robin Olsen contributed negatively this time with two massive mistakes that nearly cost Roma the match. Luckily Fazio first, and Kluivert after equalised, until Bryan Cristante sealed the final 3-2 in style. But it was the referee officials to help us this time, as the VAR failed to spot a clear penalty for Genoa in the closing stages of the game.

EDF once again decided to change formation and tactical approach. No striker upfront, a false-nine with young Zaniolo roaming around as centre forward. Patrik Schick had his chances but did not take them. Kluivert looked sharp, Zaniolo as hungry as ever, Cengiz made another huge mistake in front of the goal but he’s there and looks positive. Bryan Cristante is now looking more like the player seen at Atalanta last season. Finally. But the rest of the did not look so good.

The real hope is that the imminent return of Captain De Rossi, Dzeko, El-Sha and Lorenzo Pellegrini should make the difference. Waiting for Pastore and Perotti, hardly seen so far this season. Next Juventus, away in Turin. The biggest game of the season traditionally, alongside the Derby with Lazio. We do not expect anything this time. No miracles. Yet, we do expect a lot of hunger and commitment to honour the shirt they wear. They must fight until the end, and if we do not win, no regrets. Give everything you have! Daje Roma!

0 Plzen 2-1 Roma “No beer”

14 dicembre 2018
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

Roma is not getting better. On the contrary. After Cagliari we thought we could see something else, at least from the point of view of concentration. And instead in Europe – where Roma has done well so far – the team shows little hunger and suffers another defeat in Plzen, city of beer.

The qualification already in the pocket can not be an extenuating factor. There were the pride of a team towards a city at stake, temporarily silencing the controversy. And above all 2 and a half million euros prize by Uefa for the victory. Nothing. We have not seen anything. Only lazy players with no commitment, no fighting spirit.

Players who do not talk in the field, who knows if they talk outside the field. Olsen was not helped by his teammates in Cagliari while on the ground. The Greek Manolas yesterday showed himself to the angry fans after the final whistle, putting at least his face out, while the others wandered in the field and then quickly gained the way dressing rooms, including the “Roman-Captain” Florenzi.

Di Francesco has his responsibilities, after all it is his duty to motivate the troops to deliver the goods it in the field. We fear that he too has lost the last hope. The post-game interviews of the technician and especially of Manolas suggest that the team is not united.

But we want to continue to hope. Last year between November and December Roma was in deep crisis just like now. People asked for the head of Eusebio, Dzeko and co. Then in January the rebirth, the incredible performances with Chelsea and Barcelona, the semi-final with Liverpool and the run-up in the league culminated with the third place. I want to be optimistic and think that everything will be sorted out again this time. Genoa, Juventus, Sassuolo, Parma and Torino. At least 10-12 points. Last train. For everyone.

0 Cagliari 2-2 Roma “Unicef “

9 dicembre 2018
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

Two players, one manager, and one goal up. Min. 97. Only 40 seconds left. Roma have the ball. Ask me how, but Cagliari equalise, one man alone against a backline of 5 defenders. This is a new Guinness record for sure. A game that was in the safe, done and dusted, 3 points in the bag. Cagliari had already given up. But this is “Unicef Roma”, we do charity to anyone. And when we don’t do charity we don’t win for bad luck or referee mistakes.

Roma are back to what it was back three months ago. Only 3 out of 18 points, all lost against Atalanta, Chievo, Bologna, SPAL, Udinese and Cagliari. We are far away from the 4th spot that would guarantee Champions League football next year. And Roma cannot miss on that if want to carry on to try to chase the big boys out there. So, this was a big disappointment, probably the biggest so far.

Cronic problems, as we said thoughout the campaign. Mental, physical, and even environmental. A team that is not able to capitalise, not able to finish off, not able to keep stable or even keep the head up. What kinf of pressure you have when you are 2 nil up with 10 minutes to go, with the opposition already in the dressing rooms?

Roma hinted that it was now up to Cagliari to get a chance – please come forward and try, we can help – the message. So, they did pull one back with a few minutes left, and then the bad foul on Robin Olsen, two red cards for two Cagliari players, a red card to the coach. 1 minute left. Roma have the ball. All you needed was going to the corner flag and keep it, like Totti used to do. Game over? Not. Cagliari with just one man against five manage to score the equaliser. Crazy stuff.

Di Francesco can be criticized, no problem. “Everyone is held responsible here. Club, manager, players, back staff. But one day you are a genius and another you are just a dumb”. That is what Eusebio told us back in September in a Madrid hotel before Champions League clash with Real. Eusebio is a great coach and a lovely person. Maybe too nice. Maybe this club needs a tough sergeant to aspire to anything. Modern football history says that only Nils Liedholm and Fabio Capello have succeeded here. Both had won scudettos and Cups with big clubs like Milan and Real Madrid. Only two profiles were matching these: Carlo Ancelotti and Antonio Conte. One is an old Romanista but gone to Napoli, the other one is a Juve faithful but free. Will EDF eat the pudding at Christmas?

0 Roma 2-2 Inter “Eyes without a face”

4 dicembre 2018
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

A great match turned sour – thanks to the blind boys Gianluca Rocchi and Michael Fabbri. Eyes without a face.

Intensity and excitement. Magnificent game of fooball. Both sides created plenty of opportunities. But it was Roma who went closest in spite of missing several players.

The young team delivered, especially Nicolò Zaniolo. A revelation. Pity about Florenzi hitting the post following a fantastic move with the maverick backheel by Patrik Schick. Yet, utter shameful is the penalty incident on Zaniolo himself. Not only was not given or reviewed by the VAR, but also gave Inter the goal on the counter attack. Unbelievable.

Cengiz incredible blast and Kolarov’s penalty later gave Roma the deserved equaliser in the end. But the initial clear mistakes by the match officials penalised Roma heavily. A game changer.

Totti went on TV to say that loud and clear. Straight to the point. “This cannot continue. We put VAR into place for a reason, to allow referees to review missed episodes. Why didn’t they utilise it tonight? What was Fabbri watching? “Referees and Var officials say things at meetings but then they don’t implement”. “The same referees have penalised Roma before. It’s evident. Obviously they cannot referee anymore”.

Hard talk by the Captain. And righly so. Enough is enough. Always the usual story. We have no evidence of bad faith or else. But lots of side thoughts. If Inter and Milan will need to go all the way to finish in the top four, fine. But no way we get this kind of treatment.

Irony. The same referee Rocchi won best of last year at the Italian football awards last night in Milan. With another Roma “friend”, ref. Orsato. A joke. Definitely voted in some northern quarters. They are the best, as long as they don’t disrupt their own game.

Roma must fight on against the usual Italian football rulers, the politics based in Turin and Milan. Until the end. This Roma team showed to have balls at last. With his new barrister defender. Totti. And a future. Zaniolo. Forza Roma. Sempre.

0 Roma-Real 0-2 “Un-Real”

29 novembre 2018
Stefano Sale
· As Roma Corner

After the crash with Udinese we expected a reaction “Champions” style, given the previous games. In the first half we saw a good Roma despite the many absences and young people in the field. But then when you miss opportunities like that of Under, you inevitably succumb to the greatness of the likes of Real Madrid.

This is how it went. A Real Madrid team with belly full of trophies, in crisis of results for quite a while. Florentino Peres will do a revolution, many will leave the white jersey in the summer. Despite this, Roma has not been able to take advantage of it, giving way to the second half. With De Rossi, Dzeko and Pellegrini in the field probably would have been another game, but it is always easy with hindsight.

Rome has highlighted the usual problems, needless to remember them. Chronic. In the general context continues the ordeal of Fazio in defense, while the self-esteem of Zaniolo grows, once again he demonstrated great personality and technical – tactical maturity. To review Kluivert, Under and above all Patrik Schick, yet again a fish out of water. Kolarov instead took the team in hand, as opposed to N’zonzi, too slow and predictable when it comes to building the action. Olsen confirms that he is an excellent goalkeeper and that Alisson is now only a faded memory.

Despite the defeat, Roma still go through the round in the Champions League thanks to Plzen who won in Moscow. Now the game next. On Sunday Inter’s Spalletti and Nainggolan arrive in Rome. One will receive a pile of whistles, the other only applause. But we are interested only in one thing: the three points, at this point essential for the continuation of the season. Daje.

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