Mister Alessandro Cucciari was a guest of TMW Radioduring Maracana. Here are his words:
Roma against Bayer Leverkusen tonight:
“Since he arrived, De Rossi has found balance, it will be a very difficult match, an opponent who plays very well and who has a coach who has been able to make his mark. But Roma are no different. A good part of the qualification is up to you you play at home, but Roma can compete there too in Germany. They have all they need to compete for qualification. Roma have spent a lot of energy but in these competitions you can find them again. Xabi Alonso is doing great things but so is De Rossi…”.
Will Lukaku be there?
“If he’s well, I don’t think there are any doubts about his use from the 1st minute. Having him on the pitch causes apprehension for the opponents. If he wasn’t there, I would opt for Abraham, in terms of characteristics. Although Azmoun is in form. Abraham brings the team up, yes approaches Lukaku in terms of characteristics. Lukaku doesn’t perform well in the race, in this case it would be better immediately.”
Fans wouldn’t want Karsdorp on the right:
“When a coach has role players available, it’s right to use them. He’s not doing very well but he’s a role player, moving Llorente might not give the same results.”
Atalanta, what do you have to fear against Marseille?
“The performers change but Gasperini always manages to amaze us. I think she’s the clear favourite, Marseille are fearsome especially at home, but Atalanta have accustomed us to feats like this. If she’s doing well, it’s really a great thing.”
Naples, can Conte rebuild this alchemy created by Spalletti?
“Conte is one of the top coaches in this. Not only because he manages to win, but also because to win you have to create this alchemy. At Napoli the mistake is that a coach was hired who thought he would enter this club decisively but he didn’t understand the context. Conte can do it, but I have doubts that Conte can accept Napoli, not for the square but because he and ADL are two difficult characters to put together.”