GIALLOROSSI YORKSHIRE BLOG
Roma can take a significant step towards qualification for the knockout stages of the Champions League with a win over CSKA Moscow on Wednesday.
In the last matchday, Roma convincingly beat the Russian side 3-0, and if they can overcome them again tomorrow, they will be five points clear of them with two games remaining. That would leave Roma needing just one point from their final two games to reach the Last 16. However, it may not be as comfortable for Roma this time around. The Giallorossi have lost their last five away games in the Champions League, and have often struggled in Eastern Europe. To complicate things further, inspirational CSKA keeper Igor Akinfeev will return for the opposition, having missed the return fixture through suspension. Hoping to get the better of him will be Edin Dzeko, who has been fundamental to Roma's efforts on the European stage in recent years. He is the only player to have reached double figures in Champions League goals across 2018. Five of his 10 goals have come in this season's group stage, including a brace last time against CSKA. After a disappointing display against Fiorentina on Saturday, Dzeko will be hoping to return to his best on the stage that suits him most. Justin Kluivert is set to start the game, having not seen a great deal of action since his summer switch from Ajax. The Dutch winger scored against Viktoria Plzen on matchday two, and will be hoping to use this opportunity to make a claim for more playing time. His competitor for the left wing role, Stephan El Shaarawy, has been fairly inconsistent recently, but has weighed in with goals and assists, so Kluivert will be looking to increase his end product. Tomorrow's game kicks off earlier than usual, at 5:55pm UK time, and can be watched on BT Sport/ESPN with coverage starting from 10 minutes before kick off. Expected Roma lineup:
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