We actually have some momentum for the first time this season. Chivu, Dacourt, Pannuci and Cassano are out. It's been reported that Cassano is meeting with management and Del Neri today, and if a solution to their problems can be achieved, he may be included on the dress list. Perrotta is back and D'Agostino's fitness should be improved. If we score early, I believe we will score often. Roma 3-2 Undinese.
After the way Roma played against Milan in the second half ... I believe we can beat any team in Europe Roma is getting stronger and stronger every week ... the healthier their defence becomes and the midfielders/forwards find the right groove together ... the wins will be adding up fast
Probable lineup: Pelizzoli, Sartor, Ferrari, Cufre, Mexes, Mancini, De Rossi, Aquilani, Perrotta, Totti, Montella. Having Pelizzoli back helped Roma on Sunday and should help today. Zotti just isn't quite ready for the bigtime, IMO.
I am going into this with a lot of confidence from sunday's game in milan... Really wish Chivu was available however... the youngsters in the midfield just have to boss it otherwise it could tilt towards Udinese.. We need to see passion from the lads and I truly feel that a win is in the cards.. Forza Roma~
Under 20 minutes to go and I can't believe we're stinking up the joint. Sartor just got red carded and Udinese gets it's second goal on the PK. I hate to admit it, but we need Pannuci. Sartor is killing us. How can we not be playing out of our minds in front of 60,000 at home? There's still time, so I'm not giving up the ship yet. Back with an update in 10'.
Iaquinta in the 44' and 83' + Pizzaro's PK at 61' = Fat Lady Singing It's Final: Roma 0 - 3 Udinese at l'Olimpico. What the heck is up with our team? Mexes missed a solid chance in the first half and De Rossi and Totti both hit the crossbar on different occasions in the second half. I think the 4-4-2 needs to go! This one hurts bad.
Roma are going nowhere fast this season. I think they will be struggling for a UEFA Cup spot this year.
Pannuci is back and Cassano is now practicing with the squad, but not traveling this weekend. http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/nov11g.html