Ground control to Andreas. Schick and Radja injured. Gonalons likely to debut. Only another win will do.
Wouldn't mind seeing Defrel get a shot in the middle for this game. It will be a waste if he's not even given a chance to play in his natural position. SES-Defrel-Under Strootman-Gonalons-Pellegrini Kolarov-Juan-Manolas-Florenzi
Drop the piece of oak up front for someone who can actually run. Whether its Defrel as CF or Perotti even better, his version of false 9.
Against the likes of Benevento we need Dzeko more to unlock their defence, but he could be rested anyways. He still has 3 goals in 4 games mind you.
There really isn't a point playing him there now. Schick will be the backup to Dzeko once he's healthy. For Defrel it will be RW or nothing at all.
#Roma official formation (4-3-3): Alisson; Peres, Fazio, Jesus, Kolarov; Pellegrini, Gonalons, Strootman; Ünder, Dzeko, Perotti— RomaPress (@ASRomaPress) September 20, 2017
Great match for Gonalons to make his debut in Serie A. I imagine he may only get a half dozen or so starts this season. But to be able to rest both DDR and Radja in a 3 match week and replace them with Pellegrini and Gonalons is great. I know it's only Benevento, but not putting those extra miles on a 34 year old De Rossi and spelling Radja every once in a while will pay off more in games down the line than even today.
Lucky ducks on the exchange started by a maybe foul on Peres. Pellegrini was jogging back on defense.
Solid finish by the defender. Someone's been watching Aubameyang highlights. Gotta stop going down on the late hacks. Ref isn't biting.
I think Pellegrini has been fine. I'd keep both on and take off Perotti for Gerson. These guys suck. Hell , if Nura is on the bench , I'd give him a run too. Peres has done enough.