The Friedkins call and Juric is called to respond with the results. There is no more time for hesitation: the margin to prove its value is narrowing. The Americans will soon be in Rome, and these two games (the one tonight and the one at home against Bologna) could be decisive in convincing Dan and Ryan that the path they have taken is the right one.
For now Juric talks about trust and shows himself positive, although he prefers not to go into too much detail. Regarding the lineup, the opponents and today’s starting eleven, the Giallorossi coach didn’t let anything slip through in the usual press conference on the eve of the match. However, we know that Hermoso will not be there: he still has to recover from an injury and yesterday he carried out individual work. Ndicka is also out due to a fever.
However, we can make some hypotheses regarding the possible replacement for the Ivorian centre-back. Rewinding the tape, after the match against Dinamo Kiev two weeks ago, Juric had declared in the conference that the natural replacement for Evan Ndicka was the German Mats Hummels, while underlining that, given the former’s performance, the inclusion of the former Borussia Dortmund would have been difficult. An excuse to hide a less than optimal physical condition? Unlikely, but we’ll find out soon. In the meantime, there remain many doubts and just as many hopes of seeing a team ready to break free and give everything on the pitch to move up in the standings.
In goal, Mile confirmed Svilar. The three-man defense could see Left-handed on the right, defensive leader and man of character, supported by the experience of Hummelswhich brings solidity and vision of the game, and the versatility of Angelinocapable of contributing even in the offensive phase. In midfield, on the outside, Celik and El Shaarawy while in the middle, the young man Peas could join the experience of Cristante.
In attack, Dybala (not called up for the national team and eager for redemption) e Baldanzi they will act as attacking midfielders, ready to inspire the offensive maneuver with quality and creativity, in support of the central striker Shomurodovcalled upon to finish with intelligent movements and determination in front of goal.