GIALLOROSSI YORKSHIRE BLOG
A trip to Liguria can present an opportunity for Roma to immediately bounce back to winning ways after a disappointing loss to Atletico Madrid.
Sunday’s opponents Genoa are struggling again in Serie A this year, currently placed 18th in the table. They have picked up just nine points in thirteen games so far. Their two wins this season have both come away from home, as they overcame Cagliari and Crotone. A draw against AC Milan at the San Siro one month ago was another impressive result. It was Genoa that Roma beat on the final day of last season to secure automatic Champions League qualification. The winning goal on that memorable day was scored by ex-Genoa man Diego Perotti, who has been in good form recently. The Argentinian will surely be looking to make an impact against his former club again. Meanwhile, there are a number of former Giallorossi players plying their trade at the Marassi. Roma youth products Aleandro Rosi, Federico Ricci and Andrea Bertolacci could all be involved tomorrow, as could former defender Ervin Zukanovic. Elsewhere, Genoa aren’t short of talent for a team in their position; Mattia Perin is a goalkeeper good enough to make Italy squads, Miguel Veloso brings experience in midfield, and Pietro Pellegri is one to watch up front at 16 years old. He has already scored against Roma, finding the net last season in that 3-2 Lupi win. Davide Ballardini replaced Ivan Juric at the helm at Genoa on 6th November this year. He has only had one game so far, the 1-0 victory over Crotone, and will be looking to continue his positive start at his new club. With Crotone awaiting again in the Coppa Italia and Verona the next league game after Roma, he certainly has a chance to make a good impression early on. Roma will be hoping that an upset against them isn’t one of the results contributing to any good start from Genoa’s new coach. It’s likely that Eusebio Di Francesco will continue his rotation policy after a midweek away Champions League game, meaning there could be opportunities for different players. Perhaps Juan Jesus or Stephan El Shaarawy could be restored to the starting line up. Another man who will finally be in the squad is Patrik Schick, who has been training with the main squad recently. Could the summer signing come off the bench late on to make an impact? Against Genoa, Roma will still have to field a strong team and retain high concentration levels against an outfit that could potentially be a threat. Roma will be expected to get three points, but not without hard work and a professional performance.
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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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