Roma left Anfield with a heavy deficit despite an excellent start. It was written on the walls that Mo Salah would score a goal against his old team, what we did not expect was the final result.
As said, Roma started well, immediately takes control of the ball and goes close to take an early advantage with Strootman first shot and Kolarov after to hit the crossbar. Then Liverpool missed a couple of very good chances with Mane. Then, Wynaldum on the pitch for the injured Chamberlain is a game changer.
Rome suddenly lost confidence, our three defending at the back against their three upfront was too daring, allowing quick counters that proved to be costly. Liverpool’s magnificent three were deadly on the break, Roma finds herself under pressure all over the place, and gets eventually slaughtered with an embarassing five goals.
When things seem to settle for Liverpool already securing a place in Kiev, Rome wakes up and takes the field again. Dzeko’s Goal and Perotti’s penalty reduce the heavy deficit. A relief. If we had a few more minutes we could have scored another but there is no time left. It ends 5-2.
Now, Roma need another miracle if Kiev is to be our final destination, same as against Barcelona. Need three goals difference. Another magic. It can happen only with the same attitude and perfection we saw against the Catalans. We an an early goal anything is possible. As Di Francesco says, those who do not believe can even stay at home. WE DO BELIEVE! DAJE ROMA!