Mister’s adventure – the third adventure – did not begin in the best way Claudio Ranieri on the bench Rome. Sir Claudio has changed a lot, even during the match (two substitutions at half-time), but his choices at least against Maradona have not brought the desired results. The transition from a four-man line to a three-man defense allowed Celik and Angelino to attack the flank with greater insistence, but at the same time it took away their points of reference in the second half: see, as an example, the action of the goal of Lukaku. In any case, there is no shortage of alibis, because this team is still far from being the Roma that Ranieri and all Roman fans would like. While waiting to find Dybala in good physical condition (against Napoli he only came on towards the end), the good news is certainly Baldanzi’s spirit.
The analysis of mister Claudio Ranieri
“If we go back, we have problems and we played against a team fighting for the Scudetto, so I’m happy. We made some mistakes that we’ll analyze, but the desire to get back up was there: I’m positive. Changes at half-time ? We wanted to keep the ball more and so it was, we tried to block the diagonals. Often Lukaku was alone or against two of us, I tried to square up and then sink Dybala? final. I was scared, but he hadn’t felt any pain since yesterday. He should be 100% by this week and we’ll see for Tottenham.”
The tops and flops of Roma second TMW
Angelino 5 – His first half was careful and in the second half the two main dangers created by Roma came right from his feet (Baldanzi’s shot and Dovbyk’s crossbar), but the mistake on the occasion of the goal that ultimately decided the match was a pencil one red.
Hummels 5 – There’s a lot of talk about his lack of ownership and, in general, about his lack of space, but are we sure that this Hummels is better than the other Roma centre-backs? He enters the second half and Lukaku is lost on the goal).
Pilgrims 5.5 – Mister Ranieri had tried to charge him in the pre-match press conference, but the moment remains of little conviction and, at times, even lack of awareness. Replaced after a period without having left his mark, except with a very high shot (From 46′ Baldanzi 6 – The former Empoli player misses a great goal from Angelino, but he is still the most proactive Roma player in the second half. If anyone reacts after Lukaku’s goal, it’s Baldanzi.)