We should try playing with 2 strikers. Lopez Mancini - Smalling - Ibanez Karsdorp - Pellegrini - Veretout - Spinazzola Mkhtaryan Mayoral - Dzeko
yea, I'm not about to sing the praises of Mayoral just because he scored 2 against the worst defense in the league. He's been pretty average up until today. You push Pellegrini forward and put in Villar, who has been nothing but sensational for us the last number of games.
If only this would be the game, where we finally beat a big team. Unfortunately, our record is beyond shit against any decent team. We are in a lot of ways very lucky that there are so many pathetic teams in the league. However: we can only beat what is in front of us. If, we were to win, this would one of our best phases in many many years. Hoping for the best, put aslong as there is a chance , the likes of Pelleshit, Lopezshit and Big Bad Loser's hubby ( Perez ) will play, the possibility of a huge humiliation is very, very real. Maybe even worse then Atlanta and Napoli.
The way we are playing recently would suit a striker who spends most of their time in the opposition penalty area and is a reliable finisher. That is Mayoral. Dzeko could be more effective off the bench. We have been creating so many good scoring chances that it is criminal to waste them.
If there was one top team I'd bet on us beating it's Inter. They really haven't been amazing this year, Lukaku is just having one of his best seasons. Keep him quiet and at worst we'll have a draw. They'll definitely give up chances at the back. Probably will come down to what kind of day Dzeko is having.
Yes, Lukaku and Martinez are to be feared for sure. Our defence must play well if we are to have a chance to win.
My prediction for this match: Roma 0-2 Inter. Scores: Lukaku, Pellegrini (o.g). Fonseca < Conte. Super Fonseca out, Pioli in!
Official formation AS Roma (3-4-2-1): Pau Lopez; Mancini, Smalling, Ibañez; Karsdorp, Villar, Veretout, Spinazzola; Pellegrini, Mkhitaryan; Dzeko Please win.
Based on those line ups, I give us a 30% chnace to win, Inter 40% and a draw 30%. However, our form is better so it is probably a little closer than how it appears on paper.
All started by Veretout winning the ball back strongly. Not strongest connection from Pellegrini, but thankfully right to the corner. LFG!