Focus on pragmatism. Toro. Roma-Sassuolo 2-0.
When Galileo Galilei invented the scientific method, the great revolution was to combine theoretical study with scientific proof, the pragma. While form is important, especially in diplomacy, in these difficult times we must focus on substance. Just as Roma must focus on the substance of Torino's game (who will play man-to-man against us) and must be tactically pragmatic, fielding a true left winger like El Shaarawi, in the same way Europe must understand what it is essentially losing with Greenland.
Trump's US already enjoys extensive access to Greenland from Denmark, and thus from Europe, for the exploitation of raw materials and the potential for new military bases to keep Russia and China at bay. Moreover, the US and Denmark are already allies within NATO, and if the problem is the Russian and Chinese rapprochement with the US, Russia is already just a few miles off Alaska.
So American Greenland is already a reality. For Trump, it almost seems like he's trying to forcefully plant a flag that only makes sense on a formal level.
On a practical level, the operation in Venezuela could also mean the release of many innocent political prisoners, like Trentini, held in prison without even a charge. In Iran, too, Trump can play an important role in the freedom of Iranians, or, if you prefer, Persians. It's equally necessary to put a stop to ICE on the domestic front: a political police force like the Escuadrones de la muerte Brazilians and the moral police in Iran. Listening to Marco Rubio is certainly very important at this delicate moment for Trump. But even the throne of the undisputed King of the world, who doesn't even care about international law, can falter in the face of popular anger, in this case, Americans.
Now we'll face Torino twice: at the Olimpico for the Coppa Italia and at their home ground (the Stadio Grande Torino) for the Serie A. I consider the second match more important (and so do our opponents), so it's a mistake to reveal all our cards. That doesn't mean I want Torino to win the Coppa Italia, but I hope our players will show great determination to secure qualification for the quarterfinals.
Tactically, I expect Torino to adopt a similar approach to yesterday's match in Bergamo, with a zonal approach, but essentially mirroring the approach, seeking man-to-man duels. I don't know if Torino or we will rotate. I definitely see Pisilli in midfield, who was one of the best in the match against Sassuolo and is in excellent form.
As can be seen from the scoresheet against Sassuolo: better in the second half than the first. It seems essential to start with El Shaarawy on the left. El Shaarawy is an excellent left winger, better than Dybala, who has greater technical ability, but he's not at his best on the left.
| 20th Serie A Matchday | First Half | Second Half | Final Score | Scorers |
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As I was saying, the match was decided in the second half (thanks in part to Wesley's introduction to reinforce the left flank), in the closing minutes of the game, when Roma attacked with greater force. After Koné's header (very happy for him), Sassuolo floundered a bit, and we took advantage of this to score a second wonderful goal: an assist from Ghilardi, a delicate touch from ElSha to extend the trajectory, and a billiards shot from Matias.
Sassuolo did well. They had the better chances in the first half. Grosso is a good coach, and Sassuolo can aspire to trip up the big teams in Serie A.
We then discussed Galileo's scientific proof, the Aristotelian substance, and therefore the Marxian conceptual framework applied to football and politics, with Gasp's pragmatism, which should have each player play in their best role. This will be the winning weapon against Torino, our next two-time opponent, and this is what Europe and the world in general must have when analyzing Trump's USA.
Daje Roma!
Giordano Sepi