Bradley starting, as usual. And Roma return to a 4-3-3. ROMA (4-3-3): Goicoechea; Piris, Marquinhos, Burdisso, Dodò; Bradley, Tachtsidis, Florenzi; Lamela, Osvaldo, Totti Substitutes: Stekelenburg, Lobont, Castan, Romagnoli, Torosidis,Taddei, De Rossi, Marquinho
Roma's attack looks awful to me lately (even with the 3 goals last game) while their defense looks as bad as ever.
The heat is on Zeman. I read in the espn preview that Sabattini is making noises about Zeman's post up for review. I know DCUroma thinks Sab is the one who should be facing the fire. I don't know how you can be so thin at defense and blame the coach.
Tachtsidis must not be too popular with his teammates, as both Florenzi and Totti refuse to put the ball out of play when he's rolling around in pain. Roma probably should have been given a PK for the challenge on him.
Bradley is played into a pocket of space in the attacking 3rd, except the ball never reaches him since it hits the ref. The fans expressed their displeasure with the ref.
Pretty solid first half by MB. Roma had a lot of possession but not many chances. I'd like to see Torosidis given a shot. Osvaldo hasn't done much, too bad they don't have many options to put up front.