Roma – Belenenses 3-1

Some careless mistakes. Well the pressing. We suffer a little in game construction. We often forget that when they press, passing the ball forward, not necessarily with long balls, can create situations of numerical superiority. In general we played well and won quite naturally.

First half. Tripi did well as a left-back for defense and long balls. Well the forwards. Very eager El Sha. A lot of quality of Pelle. Carles Perez looks like another player. Many children would cry if Dzeko (1 goal) were to leave, including me. Bad goal conceded. Smalling can try to build more when Darboe and Bove are pressed. On the occasion of their goal, there is little movement of the forwards, but El Sha is also wrong to pass so far back, not only Rui Patricio who, when we play seriously, MUST NOT make these mistakes. Possession is not a dogma: there are occasions when a ball in the stands is better than a goal conceded.

Better the second half. Well the pressing. Zaniolo smart to wait for the back pass for the goalkeeper and good to score. The pressing also works well on the occasion of Borja's goal. Well done Mkhi and Zalewski. Good defensive line (Iba-Marash) except for a distraction in the recovery. Well Karsdorp in the defensive phase. Good game of Calafiori. I am surprised by the rumors about Amadou Diawara on the transfer market when he is the only playmaker in teams and there are not many of them around, especially with his technique, hoping that this year he will avoid the limp pass.

Head to Betis who will play tonight at 7pm with Almeria. He will probably be a more grumpy opponent, but we have all the cards to win. Daje Roma!

Giordano Sepi