“If Roma could play like this every time! The second half was the best seen this year, great football, lots of chances, lots of goals, did not concede anything, just near perfection. A big surprise.
After the Cesena game we were expecting a tough customer, instead apart from the first 15 mins, Roma were able to tame Fiorentina with ease. Fair play to Spalletti who managed to motivate the players, turn then into rolling machine tonight despite the intense media talks about the new stadium and the old barriers.
Difficult to name Man of the Match: Dzeko scored two great goals, was everywhere, exceptional. Nainggolan just a digger in midfield with Strootman; Emerson Palmieri was a thorn on the left flank. But we go for Manolas. Just superb at the back, he did not make a single mistake in 90 minutes, returned in his position at the back and with Fazio makes a very solid backline.
Dzeko is top scorer in Serie A with 17 goals, Roma are back to second place, 4 points behind Juve who play Crotone tomorrow. The same Crotone will play Roma on Sunday lunchtime. Salah is back from the African Cup, another weapon for upcoming matches. Next few weeks are crucial, Serie A and Europa League at Villarreal. Must keep the focus, this is the most important part of the season. Daje Roma!”.
Stefano Sale @ asroma.ie