MD8: Roma - Napoli (October 14th, 2017)

Great, now we've got two matchday threads .

 

God dammit Andreas.

 

I think we need a third thread for this matchday. Third time lucky perhaps.

 

Can we combine the 2 Napoli threads? @Vulpinous @whill4 @DDR

 

Anyone headed to the game tomorrow?

 

This is going to be such a massive test for us.

We are in our infancy in terms of cohesion and these guys could play blindfolded.

EDF, I know it's early, but if you ever wanted to keep the haters at bay, now would be a good time for a masterclass.

I'm not sure our base formation/tactics are gunna cut it.

 

Are Napoli fans allowed in the stadium tomorrow?

 

Only from outside Campania

 

Is this showing live on any station?

 

Roma have scored at least 1 goal in each of their last 34 home games in Serie A, while Napoli have scored at least 1 goal in each of their last 19 away games.

Napoli have won 13 of their last 14 away matches in Serie A, scoring a total of 45 goals in the process, which is an average of more than 3 goals per game.

Napoli forward Dries Mertens has found the back of the net 13 times in his last 11 Serie A matches, but only 4 of those goals have come away from the Stadio San Paolo.

 

Well, good thing we have Bruno.

 

ugh... I wish we would go with a back 3 and bench him. Admittedly he's been far better this year but against Napoli I'm not sure he's up for the task

 

yeah , I guess Karsdorp is fit now , but throwing him into this fixture is probably madness.-- Even though part of me wants to see it.

 

For me, Karsdorp was probably the most interesting signing we made. Doesnt seem lightening fast but moves similar to Maicon and also seems to have the same comfortable ability taking the ball forward.

 

Yeah?

I've never seen him play. We paid a hefty sum for him (by our standards), so I hope we finally have our RB situation is resolved.

 

Yes I believe he is the guy. Its interesting to see ow he picks out his crosses with composure, either floated or cut backs to incoming midfielders. He used to play attacking midfield as a youth player so you can tell he has the connection.

 

After watching Bruno for this long, just give me a smart player. If he's got some good technical ability-- that's a bonus at this point.