MD31: Sampdoria vs Roma (April 6th, 2019)

well one thing Ranieri has over EDF is he learns quickly.

 

Santon out 4-5 weeks https://t.co/2QjUAS85y5

— RomaPress (@ASRomaPress) April 5, 2019

 

Roma are favs for this match. I wouldn't back them with free money.

 

sell short.

 

speaking of Samp, I wouldn't mind us taking a look at Audero post-Olsen. I've watched a handful of games and he's always looked good. Their defense is crap and he faces a lot of shots. He seems to command his box well and plays "sweeper-keeper" well.

 

.. ah didn't know that.

 

Is Daniele De Rossi ready to play 90 minutes?

“We have to see who is available. A lot of the lads don't have 90 minutes in them yet. Daniele wanted to play the other day. He's a fighter and he can help us a lot in the run-in.”

Cengiz Under came on as a substitute against Napoli and Fiorentina. Is he ready to start now?

“He's working very well but he can't play 90 minutes."

How is Lorenzo Pellegrini?

“He's ok but he can't play 90 minutes yet."

How is Manolas?

"He's fine but he can only play 45 minutes maximum."

Ok, I made the last one up.

 

Karsdorp it is then.

Not as high on him as others here , hopefully he changes my mind.

 

Official formation #ASRoma

(4-2-3-1): Mirante; Karsdorp, Manolas, Fazio, Kolarov; De Rossi, Cristante; Zaniolo, Pellegrini, Kluivert; Schick pic.twitter.com/iNSduz3JVh

— RomaPress (@ASRomaPress) April 6, 2019

 

If Fiorentina wasn't a must win, well then this certainly is. We've 8 games left inc' this fixture. Probably need to win 7 of them. Lose tonight and we can finally call it a day for sure re top 4.

 

finally Dzeko sees the bench

so 4 games in and Ranieri could see what we've been crying about for the whole season

Olsen dropped
Dzeko dropped because he's not putting in the effort anymore

Big time game for Schick

 

I'm so past looking at the standings.

Pretty much just hate-watching at this point , while slightly paranoid I might be watching De Rossi's last games.

 

If we put in the effort tonight that we did against Fiorentina, that was so sorely lacking in the so called easier games this season, then we have a chance tonight.

 

Cant see them holding Sampdoria out. I'd say a 1-1 or 2-1 is favourite with a small chance of Roma stealing a 1-2

 

we always struggle against Sampdoria so im not holding my breath

my only hope is for some youngsters to want to prove themselves in a big game like this so especially Shick and Kluivert

we will need a monstrous performance from Zaniolo and Pellegrini to have a chance

 

Gotta say , I like how much game time Kluivert's getting under Ranieri.

 

My prediction: Sampdoria 2-0 Roma. Scores: Quagliarella, Defrel

 

We need a headers coach desperately.

 

Some silky smooth passing from Karsdorp.

 

Its nice to have a GK starting for us again.

 

I think DDR must still be hurt