Not bad. Some decent moments for sure. Still feel like we're struggling to impose our will on a game with possession, but it was a step in the right direction. We've got to kill team's will to press with quicker ball circulation, but that's not gunna happen with these set of players. The good fortune early with SES' goal certainly helped set the tone. Man of the match is probably Dzeko for me. He could've had 2-3 more goals, but his contribution to buildup and linking play was some of the best this season.
Solid enough performance against a really sh1t team. Not much to see here. I wonder sometimes do people forget that Kolarov is an attacking full-back and always was. Something that EDF likes. You gotta problem with Kolarov you gotta problem with the manager. The two go together. He's still one of the best attacking FBs (certainly in Serie A anyway) out there (6 goals was it?) and I dont know the number of goals he has been directly/indirectly involved with. Whilst certainly no world beater defensively, he is still generally competent. I just wish people would please bare those points in mind before they have another piss and whine about his defending.
Kolarov is one of the last players I’d complain about. One of tge few difference makers in this squad.
Nice game by Karsdorp and Dzeko. CBs did a decent job, although midfield was disfunctional today. Karsdorp surprisingly good lately.
Dzeko was immense today, so was Nzonzi. Cristante and Zaniolo didn’t impose themselves on the match enough. This was Olsen’s best performance in Roma’s shirt.
I understand his defensive limitations, however I don’t understand the frequent slow trot back on Defense
#ElShaarawy scored in #ChievoRoma his 8th goal of the seasonHe has already one goal more than past season and getting closer to double digits (which he only reached in 2012/13) pic.twitter.com/JuKFX9LaXu— AS Roma Data (@ASRomaData) February 9, 2019 He has to get credit for his form since coming back from injury.
I’m done slandering SES. He isn’t a strong player , but he isn’t weak either. He’s just average. His wages are about equal to his ability. Doesn’t have drama surrounding him. Pretty healthy for the most part. Respectful character. He’s a reliable player. Would be better if we had someone who was a stronger player than him though.
Karsdorp has been massive. Hope Florenzi is ok with coming on as a late game RW. Awesome result to get before heading into the CL. Damn it feels good to get back in the W column, even if it is just Chievo. DAJE!!!
Paying him 6m to get toasted down the right flank by mediocre players and put in bad crosses is even more criminal.
Knew we’d win, well done boys. Also never understood the dislike for SES even when he’s not in the greatest shape. We will never afford a better rotation player who won’t complain.
Post game EDF was asked if Olsen was in doubt for Porto. He said between Manolas and Olsen there is more doubt in Olsen. He'll know more by Monday.
What a nice feeling to see them keep a clean sheet for once without our best cb and gk playing. Tbh, the criticism has been fair on Kolarov, although I don't agree with the insults, we shouldn't forget he's a defender first and has played all his career as a LB. So the errors he's made vs Atalanta and Fiorentina can't be defended with "he's an attacking full-back." Florenzi, bar the insults is getting the same treatment from the fans after playing so poorly.
And some members here said we should sell Dzeko and rely on Schick, I've never seen such a passive player in the attack.
Like any player, he's not above reproach. Yes he makes mistakes but I made my point. He's an attacking fullback first and foremost and is generally competent defensively. He's getting on a bit now and cost a mere 5 mil, so I mean, what the fcuk do you want from him in that context? In that context I don't believe he is a fair target. You see I like to take everything into account when I judge a player, like anyone should if they're interested in being fair. Besides the fact that I think Kolarov is honest in the sense that he genuinely does his best out there for the most part. You want a LB who busts a gut going up and down the pitch and is good at it too? Yeah no, we cant afford that player, whoever it is. People wanted Luca P to play instead of him. The kid is now at Cagliari trying to get some playing time and rightly so. So who doesn't know what the fcuk they're talking about? I know who my moneys on.
#ASRoma are expected to be without Robin Olsen and Patrik Schick for the Champions League tie against Porto, while Kostas Manolas is in doubt https://t.co/bzeoStCrxX #UCL #FCPorto #RomaPorto pic.twitter.com/OhJiZXyRKN— Football Italia (@footballitalia) February 9, 2019 Looks like Zaniolo might have to play winger
That's good news , Schick is useless in attack and Zaniolo wont contribute less Defensively and surely will contribute more offensively. playing Daniele Nzonzi and Cristante would give you a very aggressive midfield and that's a good things with our back line abilities.