The opponent of wednesday: the Sampdoria

It will be a very strange game (especially the first one, but in general the initial 3-4 will be very strange) because we do not have (and will not have) the game rhythm and because we will play without an audience. We will have to think on the field in a stereo way It will be a very strange game (especially the first one, but in general the initial 3-4 will be very strange) because we do not have (and will not have) the game rhythm and because we will play without supporters. We will have to think on the field in a stereophonic way [with the double choice, in the pass, between pass or shot and between looking for the contrast or waiting]. We will also have to think stereophonically as a team: between seeking balance or dominating, between defending or pressing, between passing forward or passing back. On this last choice, let's remember that when they press, we have to move forward to start on the counterattack (and we will have to be killers), when they defend, as they will probably do most of the time, we have to manage possession (as Fonseca teaches), but we must also know how to go vertically and SHOOT, SHOOT, SHOOT in a convinced, precise and determined way.

We must remember that they have already played, giving them a way to get used to the game. For this reason, it would be better for them to play with the same 16 who played for Inter and we have to stay focused especially in the first 20 minutes of the game, but we have the skills to take the lead even in this situation. In the same way, our higher quality both in the starters and on the bench can bring us an advantage in the last 20/30 minutes that we must be able to exploit.

It will be fundamental for us to undestand the condition of Dzeko. Having a powerful physique, he could get in shape late, for this it is right to make him play, but also not to squeeze it throughout the game, making play Perotti like false 9 or substituing with Kalinic. Maybe the Bosnian could be fundamental, especially for his ability to assist in the breacks, also because in this very strange season, it is much easier to score on the counterattack. In particular, Sampdoria often tries to press (very often they are good at this stage especially with Thornsby and Jankto) and we must be good to find easy breacks Anyway, they remain always with the defender sufficiently low, leaving a space where we can orchestrate the counter-attack: this is the key of the game.

The Samp could play with 352 (also if i have many doubts and maybe Ranieri has more than me), but could play with 442 with Murru placed back. In genereal, when we press, they will search the long throw for the forwards and for Murru. Quagliarella and Gabbiadini will search to receive faults to break the siege. For me, the strongest is Bonazzoli: very fast and good especially in the restart. Remember that he can go to the center to shoot with his left foot. We are careful about him. Let's not underestimate it! Murru (very fast) will try to bring the ball to catch us on the counterattack, but at the same time he will leave spaces on their left, our right, where Under or Carles Perez will be very important. The central defenders, Yoshida, Tonelli (that makes many faults) and Colley sometimes they are a little distracted. When we attack, we can insert ourselves between the lines to find the easy goal.

It is essential to talk between players on the pitch. It is essential that be heard Fonseca to charge the team and for managing the various situation of the game.

They defend with zone on corner kicks. In attack, we have to be very careful on the cross free kicks especially on Colley and Tonelli.

Given the circumstances and the opponent, it's not an easy game, but let's not create alibis. We can and must win. Daje Roma!

Giordano Sepi