Wednesday opponent: Crotone.

Rino Gaetano. If there is an artist who links Crotone and Rome, it is Rino Gaetano. The songs of him with political and social value such as Compagno Fortuna, Nun te reggae più and Spendi, Spandi, Effendi are still current. Dead young and beautiful like all heroes (to paraphrase Francesco Guccini). Even today when Crotone wins at home (and also Sampdoria), the loudspeakers play the notes of that beautiful song that is "Il cielo è sempre più blu”.

In the construction phase against pressing, they start with 3142 with Zanellato or Petriccione helping to get the ball out of the defense. They attack mainly on their right, our left with Pedro Pereira, especially dangerous with the assist, while Reca, who is the left winger and is left, is good with his right shot too. Watch out for crosses from one wing for the other wing (especially Pedro Pereira's crosses for Reca).

Stroppa deploys 352 which often becomes 442 with Vulic left wing and Reca left back, more offensive than the other full-back (in this case, Magallan or Marrone). On the corners they mark a man with two men by zone, one of which is Simy who is placed on the near post and is very good at this action, while on the free-kicks for assist they mark by zone. In offensive corners they can choose the short pass to confuse the markings.

The most dangerous player is Messias. Very fast, dribble and left, but also very good with the right. He plays as second striker. He starts from the wing and focuses on dribbling. It is essential to anticipate or stop it immediately, preferably without fail. It is still a very rough diamond, he often plays too much alone, so we are not afraid to double and triple him.

Zanellato (or Petriccione) is the playmaker with Molina giving him a hand in construction. They suffer from the pressure, but if they overcome it, they are very good on the counterattack, mainly with Messias.

We. We are in good shape and begin to be aware of our strength. Concentration and intelligence will be essential in this difficult game, but one that we can win. Let's go win. Daje Roma!

Giordano Sepi