GIALLOROSSI YORKSHIRE BLOG
Alessandro Florenzi could make his 200th Serie A appearance for Roma when the Giallorossi take on Atalanta on Sunday afternoon.
The versatile full-back has spent all but one season of his career at boyhood club Roma, initially emerging as a midfielder before being converted into a right-back. Now serving as the club's vice-captain, he could be ready to tick off a milestone. According to some reports, he could start on the right wing in today's clash, rather than his usual defensive position. Rick Karsdorp has finally started to show his value at right-back in recent matches, meaning he is likely to keep his place there. Returning to the squad is the man above Florenzi in the pecking order for club captaincy - Daniele De Rossi. The Roma legend has been sidelined with injury for over a month, but is now fit enough to be back in contention. It's likely that the 35-year-old will play from the bench rather than start. Today's game puts Roma up against a tough opponent in Atalanta. The Bergamo side have already beaten the likes of Inter and Lazio this season, while they are coming off the back of a 5-0 thrashing of Frosinone. Their ever-impressive form under Gian Piero Gasperini has led to some claiming they could be outside contenders in the race for Champions League qualification, so this is a must-win game for Roma - an Atalanta victory would see the hosts go above Eusebio Di Francesco's side in the table. Both sides have started 2019 with two wins out of two, but one of those 100% records will have to give today. A strong performance will be needed for Roma to avoid losing ground in the race for fourth.
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