GIALLOROSSI YORKSHIRE BLOG
There's been a lot of hype surrounding Cengiz Under since his arrival at Roma.
Signed in the summer, the young winger is a raw talent who could go on to achieve big things in his future at the club. Indeed, given sporting director Monchi's reputation for finding hidden gems at young ages, there will be great expectations on Under to become the next on that list. During the season so far, the Turkish forward has not been a first choice player. Given his age, that is understandable. Under, 20, is a long-term prospect who is far from the finished article. But the signs are there for a very bright future. With injuries to Diego Perotti, Gregoire Defrel and Patrik Schick, Cengiz could have a major chance to impress in the weekend's game against Milan. Given that Alessandro Florenzi is still working his way up to the full fitness needed to start week in week out (it will take time after such a long time on the sidelines, but he is making good progress), the probability of Under playing in the game increases further. It will be a big game for Under to prove his credentials in. The toughest opponent he will have faced for a sustained period of time with Roma so far (he was only given 10 minutes against Inter), he will have to show his confidence to step up if he is called upon. He must not be fazed by the Giuseppe Meazza crowd or by the occasion. Fortunately for Roma, Milan's form has slightly stalled of late, contrasting the pre-season promise of a Scudetto challenge from the former greats. They were beaten by Sampdoria and Lazio, while their victories over Udinese, Spal and Rijeka would have been expected anyway. So Roma - and Under - can enter the game confident of bringing home the three points. Cengiz, who will presumably play on the right wing, will come up against a top opponent in Milan left back Ricardo Rodriguez. Under will have to use all his skills and pace to get the better of the highly-rated full back in what could be a key battle in the game. If he does manage to beat Rodriguez, Cengiz Under could make a major contribution to the outcome of the game. Consequently, he would increase his chances of selection after the international break, even in the big games scheduled for October. This is Under's biggest chance yet to make an early positive impression at Roma.
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samuel bannister
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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