GIALLOROSSI YORKSHIRE BLOG
It was a frustrating performance from Roma upon their return from the international break, as they could only manage a 1-1 draw at Bologna.
The hosts took the lead in the first half through Erick Pulgar, but substitute Edin Dzeko rescued Roma late on with a headed equaliser. Here are three talking points from the game. Schick still not up to speed Patrik Schick was chosen from the start up front, but couldn't make an impact. The striker is struggling to justify his club-record transfer value this season; the side fare much better with Dzeko on the pitch. Initially his problems were understandable, given he started the season with an injury, but now he should be back at 100%, and isn't performing. Perhaps playing Schick a little deeper, behind Dzeko, could benefit the ex-Sampdoria man. At present, he is struggling to find form. Nainggolan's injury a concern Everyone at the club will be worried about the state of Radja Nainggolan, who had to leave the field with what appeared to be a muscle injury. His removal early in the game affected the team's focus and rhythm, and they will be hoping to have him back as soon as possible - in time for Wednesday's Champions League game against Barcelona. Roma missed Cengiz's unpredictability It wasn't too surprising to see Stephan El Shaarawy replaced in the second half. SES did little with the ball on the right wing, an area that has been problematic for Roma this season. Cengiz Under sat the game out through injury, and as a result, the team lacked the pace and positivity he brings. In 2018, Under has scored some great goals out of nowhere, but against Bologna, ambitious shots from his teammates were few and far between. Bologna's third choice keeper, Antonio Santurro, went relatively untested. Final Thoughts A win would have been the ideal preparation for the midweek trip to Spain, but frankly Roma didn't deserve it. The performance lacked creativity and quality on the ball. Bologna were organised at the back, and Roma couldn't break them down - it's a theme that's been all too recurrent this season, and something that will have to be solved.
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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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