GIALLOROSSI YORKSHIRE BLOG
Giallorossi Yorkshire's season review continues with the final instalment of player ratings from 2017-18.
This time, the club's forwards go under the spotlight for their performances. Each is given an average rating (the sum of all their GY ratings from the season divided by the number of games considered, ratings counting double if they were named GY man of the match), and a season rating (an evaluation of how they did overall). Let's take a look. Diego Perotti Average Rating: 8.52 Man of the Match: 5 times Season Rating: 7 Perotti had a fairly successful season out on the left wing, and was under consideration for a place in Argentina's World Cup squad, which he just missed out on. He's still a little inconsistent, but Perotti has sharpened up a few aspects of his game this season, scoring more from open play than usual. In some games - such as the away Champions League fixture against Chelsea - he was unplayable. In others, he struggled, meaning his future at the club is uncertain. Edin Dzeko Average Rating: 6.77 Man of the Match: 2 times Season Rating: 8 Dzeko carried on his outstanding form for Roma into his third season with the club, scoring a number of vital goals that helped Roma gain points and advance to the late stages of the Champions League. For an in-depth look at his season, read this article, by myself, on Roma's official website. Patrik Schick Average Rating: 6.55 Man of the Match: 0 times Season Rating: 6 Signed for a club-record fee in the summer, Schick's Roma career got off to a slow start because of injury. It took him some time to record his first Serie A goal for the club after his return, as he was forced out to the right wing. Later on in the season, he showed some signs of regaining his sharpness, setting up an intriguing season for him next year. Cengiz Under Average Rating: 6.6 Man of the Match: 3 times Season Rating: 7 Signed with potential and promise, Under found opportunities limited in the first half of the season, but in the New Year, took his chance and never looked back. After breaking his Roma duck against Verona in February, Cengiz went on a sensational scoring run - and most of them were beauties. He still has some things to learn, but like Schick, should have a very exciting next season ahead of him. Gregoire Defrel Average Rating: 5.57 Man of the Match: 0 times Season Rating: 4 Where to start? Defrel has been a massive disappointment this season, failing to make any sort of impact on the team. He is another player who hasn't benefitted from being played out of position, but regardless, his basic football skills aren't clear to see. It took a penalty against bottom side Benevento to give him his only Roma goal. His effort can't be faulted, but at a club like Roma, you have to back that up with quality - and Defrel has drastically failed to do that this season. Mirko Antonucci Average Rating: N/A Man of the Match: 0 times Season Rating: N/A Antonucci was handed a couple of first team appearances by Eusebio Di Francesco in the games against Sampdoria at the end of January, and took his chance to impress. On his club debut, with Roma trailing in stoppage time, the youngster picked out Edin Dzeko with a perfect left-footed cross. The assist was an excellent display of composure and technique from Antonucci - but it's about all he can be judged on, as he had few other opportunities. He may have to work on his physicality if he is to make himself a future at Roma. Stephan El Shaarawy Average Rating: 8.19 Man of the Match: 5 times Season Rating: 7 A tough one to judge. Like his competitor for the left wing spot, Diego Perotti, El Shaarawy has become characterised by inconsistency. He has done better this season than some people say, but has still had too many off days. However, when on form, he has been terrific. His brace in the 3-0 win over Chelsea, including an opening minute rocket, will never be forgotten. He shone on the right-hand side that night, showing versatility, but has since returned to his favoured left side. It remains to be seen where his place in the team - if at all - will be next season. And so conclude the Giallorossi Yorkshire player ratings for the 2017-18 season. Stay tuned to the site over the coming days for the end-of-season awards.
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Founder and editor of Giallorossi Yorkshire, who is also a columnist for Roma's official website about the women's team. Categories
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