AS Roma vs AC Milan

by gb Sun Dec 15, 2013 12:25 pm

I expect a competive match from Milan. They definitely have game changing players in Balotelli and Kaka, but if Totti is able to start, I see us easily beating them and possibly winning by 3 or 4 goals.

What is Totti's situation looking like?

by flameas Mon Dec 16, 2013 5:02 am

Probably gonna start. Otherwise Ljalic will. Or even Destro.

We must exploit Milans shitty defense and avoid making errors ourselves. On paper we should win, but football is football

by gb Mon Dec 16, 2013 6:11 am

I would like to see this:

DeSanctis

Maicon Benatia Castan Dodo

Florenzi DeRossi Strootman

Gervinho Totti Ljajic

by gb Mon Dec 16, 2013 6:16 am

Having Bradley in the lineup makes are midfield too defensive and stagnant, Florenzi adds movement and direct-ness which I think will be more effective and create more chances

by flameas Mon Dec 16, 2013 6:31 am

Also we have number of players who are one yellow away from suspension. Hopefully nobody will be suspended against juve.

by McLewis Mon Dec 16, 2013 8:58 am

Fiorentina and Napoli both winning today. Inter didn't do us any favors getting beat like that. Juve beating Sassuolo was a foregone conclusion as well.

As for the midfield, agree that Florenzi should be given the nod ahead of Bradley. Flo is out of form though while Bradley has looked very reliable coming off the bench. That will influence Rudi's decision no doubt.

by Lupi Mon Dec 16, 2013 9:16 am

pen on palacio referee says no then the defender heads the ball to corner , napoli score on the other end ,instead of possible 2-2 games get to be 3-1 and so on , if Roma win the match that would mean 12 points ahead of 4rth place , not bad
and as far as florenzi going back to mid ,i prefer bradley to play ,reason maicon goes forward and florenzi is not much of a defense

by JAY-Z Mon Dec 16, 2013 2:52 pm

We will need Totti's creativity badly in this game.

by danyjr Tue Dec 17, 2013 8:42 am

What a match. Especially the last 10 minutes.

by Lupi Tue Dec 17, 2013 8:57 am

how the hell dodo is a professional footballer? ljajic was invisible ,and bradley , how hard is it to practice finishing ?

by flameas Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:11 am

Lupi wrote: how the hell dodo is a professional footballer? ljajic was invisible ,and bradley , how hard is it to practice finishing ?

Sorry mate, but Dodo was brilliant. Numerous interceptions and very good when got forward. Ljalic set up the first goal. Bradley was awful though.. no exucuses.

Defensive errors and shitty finishing cost us. Utterly disappointing. If I`ll see juve lifting the scudetto again I will literately shoot myself..

by McLewis Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:12 am

De Sciglio definitely didn't use any lube on Dodo today....that was rough to watch at times.

Just poor finishing and lack of creativity. Said in chat, but Pjanic's absence was highly felt and arguably, he's been more important than Totti this season on evidence. We simply play better when he's playing.

by Lupi Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:39 am

flameas wrote:
Lupi wrote: how the hell dodo is a professional footballer? ljajic was invisible ,and bradley , how hard is it to practice finishing ?

Sorry mate, but Dodo was brilliant. Numerous interceptions and very good when got forward. Ljalic set up the first goal. Bradley was awful though.. no exucuses.

Defensive errors and shitty finishing cost us. Utterly disappointing. If I`ll see juve lifting the scudetto again I will literately shoot myself..

To me dodo should go to kfc or mac donald , he cant defend , dribble , all he does is to run and he doesn't have any clue about positioning , he shout retire or go to serie B or back to brazil

by Lupi Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:01 am

pjanic is the only creative mid Roma have , i think paredes can be his back up but not entirely sure if he can do it

by McLewis Tue Dec 17, 2013 12:48 pm

One thing I will say about Dodo today though is that he contributed going forward at least. He and Gerv did do a job on MDS, but defensively....kids a bit shambles.

Bradley had a good game up until the final half-hour. Loved that he's getting forward more and making his trademark ghost runs, but he's usually much more clinical with his finishing for the USMNT. Had 2 really great chances today and either could've been the winner.

by flameas Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:23 pm

Dodo:
Recovered balls - 16 (fifth overall) Successful passes - 71 (best overall)

by McLewis Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:25 pm

In what context are those stats drawn from?

by flameas Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:56 pm

Just the official stats from Serie A`s website

by McLewis Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:59 pm

So he has the best successful passes in the league? hmm

Interesting.

Nonetheless, his tackling and positioning leave a lot to be desired imo.

by flameas Tue Dec 17, 2013 11:03 pm

Most completed passes in Milan v. Roma. Those stats are from that match report.

by Lupi Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:02 am

during the match i was more confident when Kaka had the ball in oppose to dodo , a good left back needed , i even prefer balza to dodo ,

by Lupi Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:03 am

i couldn't help but notice ddr and strootman looked tired in the game that was weird because they didn't play for a week prior to the game , and the horrifying news that both of them are out for next game against catania

by McLewis Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:51 am

Well both are suspended for yellow card accumulation and though they did look a bit tired (DDR more than Stroots), but that's down to the midfield battle.

by flameas Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:01 pm

About midfield : I think we pressed to hard on milan defense, leaving huge caps when they broke free. We should have been more defensive while ahead.

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