Roma-Napoli 0-1. Cagliari. We can do more.

Roma is one point off the top spot. Losing to a great team like Napoli isn't a tragedy. We're close to the top, but we're still not giving it our all. Now it will be crucial to win in Cagliari. The world can also do more for world peace, as Leo XIV called for, and for the extension of rights to those who lack them, as I call for.

My first impressions of the match against Napoli were that you were facing a strong team, where the game could be won by millimetres, and if then the referee Massa, assisted by VAR Aureliano, refereed so scientifically in favour of the Azzurri, there is little to analyse tactically.

Indeed, the decisive goal of the match came from a clear foul on Koné, unrecognized by either the referee or VAR. But more than anything, the refereeing was shameless when Roma rushed forward in the second half, with Napoli consistently committing fouls and Massa scientifically failing to recognize the exact circumstances. The refereeing was so shameful that it makes certain Juventus matches from their golden years seem acceptable.

But these are just my personal, very first impressions. The interpretation given by the vast majority of Roma fans is that the referee had no influence, Napoli proved stronger, and we didn't do enough, as Gasperini also said.

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It must also be said that on the occasion of their goal, Napoli started from their penalty area and Roma were too unbalanced going forward. It was a counterattacking situation I had warned about in the pre-match press conference. Perhaps El Sha, who is a natural left winger, could have been given a chance earlier, rather than filling the pitch with left-footed players. We can only learn from defeats like this. We can do more.

So, saying "We didn't do enough" is the right analysis. Also because talking about the referee means making excuses that won't help us improve. In any case, that's the end of the story, and we're now focusing on the Sant'Elia stadium, where we'll face the ever-changing Cagliari.

Pisacane, Cagliari's coach, has difficult to read tactics because they frequently change formations and players, and because they often play man-to-man, especially with the three central defenders. In attack, the dangers usually come from the wingers, particularly Palestra, who create triangles and subsequently shoot or assist the center forwards.

Pisacane's Cagliari played in Como with a 451 formation, which might also have looked like a 4141, with Prati in front of the defense. Felici on the left side struck me. Next to Prati was Gaetano. Here, Cagliari in their red kit.
Against Genoa, the 352 often became a 442 with Folorunsho on the left wing. I was impressed by Palestra on the right flank and the forwards (Borrielli and Sebastiano Esposito). Alongside playmaker Prati was Deiola. Here, Cagliari in their first red and blue jersey.
With Juve always using a 352 formation, which became a 442 with different players, but always Folorunsho as a left winger in defense. Finally, they finished with a 433 formation with Palestra, Borrielli, and Felici up front. I was impressed by Palestra and Idrissi (who came on in the second half as a left winger). Liteta started as a playmaker (Prati came on in the second half). Next to Liteta was Adopo. Deiola was deployed as a central defender in place of Yerry Mina, who is expected to return against us. Here, Cagliari in light blue.
On corners they defend in zone.

My opinion is that Pisacane still hasn't made up his mind. He has a few fixed points (Zappa, Yerry Mina, Luperto, Folorunsho, and the two center-forwards) and rotates 20 players, even though they don't need rest since they play one game a week.

It's worrying for Cagliari, who, as a club that needs to stay in the league, should have 11-14 stable starters and a tactician with mechanisms that have been cultivated for several consecutive matchdays.

It's predictable that they'll play against us with a 352, which often becomes a 532 and a 442 with Folorunsho at left wing. Zappa, Yerry Mina, and Luperto will be the centers, Prati will be the playmaker, and Palestra is pretty sure of a spot at right wing, but in general, guessing the starting 11 is like picking six numbers at the SuperEnalotto. This is definitely more of an advantage than a disadvantage for us, for the reason I explained in the previous paragraph. In any case, we'll give it a try. :).

It's right to say at this time that Roma can do more. After all, they're all good players and have already demonstrated it. The world can also do more for world peace and the extension of civil rights worldwide. I stand with Pope Leo XIV in this battle. Visiting the Blue Mosque was very important. It's not just a sign of dialogue between religions, but it goes against those who speak of a clash of civilizations and is an act that removes the motivations for terrorism. It's a very strong act against terrorism.

At first glance, I blamed referee Massa for the defeat, but then, with a cool head, I realized we could have given more, and Napoli deserved it. Let this be a lesson for us from the Cagliari away game. Leo XIV also calls for a greater effort for world peace, and I, in my own small way, for the extension of human rights to all peoples of the world.

Daje Roma!

Giordano Sepi

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