The fascism of some Lazio fans and some Roma fans. The drift of the far right. Roma-Toro 0-1.
Labeling foreigners as enemies and inciting xenophobia has become an acceptable and even advisable political practice for gaining consensus. It is no longer considered reprehensible behavior, and it is confined to small, overly extremist parties. However, it has become a subject of government propaganda in Italy and the United States. In Germany, Great Britain, and France, openly xenophobic and racist parties are growing. A situation similar to the twentieth century before the Second World War.
All this chaos was already there, but it seems that Charles Kirk's murder was a turning point (a turning point, as his political association is called) for the far right to brand the left as hate mongers. To use the term anti-fascist (something those who have sworn to the Constitution must identify with) as an insult. As if being anti-fascist means being a terrorist.
Meanwhile, it's right to condemn the murder of Charles Kirk. But please, study what fascism and Nazism meant for Italy and Germany. We are hurtling toward this precipice. Don't be afraid to promote anti-fascism (ALWAYS NON-VIOLENTLY) because anti-fascism is the right side of history, and history will reward us for it.
While the far right grows, the left plays dead. The left, however, must tell things as they are. It must say that a quota of immigrants is essential for European states given the declining demographics and aging populations. These phenomena (immigration and the aging of the European population) cannot be solved with police forces and demographic campaigns. They are historical phenomena with deep roots and destined to continue over time.
It's right and I also want to tone it down (my analysis is harsh but lucid and calm) but it's also right to ask our leaders to recognize themselves in anti-fascism without possible misunderstandings.
As the left in Europe plays dead, Roma's biggest problem is the role of the left winger. In the entire transfer market, we haven't found a left winger. We're left with two very strong right-footed strikers in Soulé and Dybala, and only El Shaarawy as a left winger.
To play both Argentines, Gasperini invented a bizarre formation with Dybala as the left striker. The result was terrible. We suffered a defeat that, if we had played with the same lineup as in previous weeks (with Soulé, Ferguson, and El Shaarawy up front), we would have won.
Torino scored a great goal with Simeone and came close to doubling the lead on a couple of occasions. The victory is deserved. Torino played well. We didn't express ourselves at our best.
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The problem, then, is the left winger. It's important that El Sha performs better. Stephan can do that. We also need to think about alternative solutions. Like Pellegrini in a 352 where he's on the left-center and the midfielder who's most forward. Like deploying Rensch on the left wing, like Spalletti did at Roma with Tonetto.
And so fascism is in vogue, and many pseudo-Roman and pseudo-Lazio supporters, who exploit the passion of true fans for political gain, sing praises of fascism, xenophobia, and racism. They indulge in fascist anthems and violence. It's important that this be a derby in the spirit of peace. Then, whoever cheers loudest, whoever deserves the most, and (above all) who makes the fewest mistakes, will take home the entire prize.
To conclude, the most important and general tips: To win the derby, or at least avoid losing it, you must avoid counterattacks.
In the defensive phase it becomes 4141 with wingers at the level of Guendouzi and Dele Bashiru.
In construction, if Cataldi (or Rovella) is pressed, they go to Guendouzi, if he is also marked, they go to the sides (in particular on their right with Lazzari, or Marusic, for Cancellieri or Isaksen).
The main offensive playmaker is the center forward, Castellanos. Despite not being very tall, he plays the role of a 1970s center, like Sabonis or Jokic, to stay in the modern era. He can turn and shoot, but he can also serve the wingers, especially Zaccagni, or the midfielders, Dele Bashiru or Guendouzi. Mancini will have to work hard on him.
They're attacking mainly on their right with a triangle of Marusic (Lazzari), Guendouzi, and Isaksen (Cancellieri). We'll have to be careful with our Angelino and Ndicka. Ndicka will be called upon to do a super job because that great Pedro will likely come on in the final half hour.
They can also attack on the left with Nuno Tavares, who when he pushes forward must be caught by our Wesley or Celik. When he's forced to defend, Soulè can get the better of him. Come on, Matias! On the same flank, we'll have to watch out for Zaccagni. It will be important for Hermoso to play a focused game. Come on, Hermoso!
Daje Roma!
Giordano Sepi
