Easier than expected. the match in Ferrara was daunting, unbeaten in the last 8 matches, Spal are a team who play aggressive football on home soil. Instead, it turned out to be one of the easiest wins for Roma this season.
In control from the very start, this Roma team never gave Spal the chance to escape defeat, in fact it could have been more than 3 goals with El Sharaawy squandering many easy chances.
In the end, a very convincing win for a Roma team that rested several players, in the light of Tuesday’s crucial encounter with Liverpool. By the way, let’s not get fooled. The Reds only drew against bottom team WBA, after being two nil up.
They did not impress, yes, but Klopp is not stupid either, eventually resting some key players as well. And let’s face it, at Anfirld it will be a different story altogether. Expect the first 10/15 mins to be hell on fire, expect to see them very aggressive from the start.
They will be looking to put Roma under pressure and try break the deadlock immediately. Roma must face them with this in mind, and defend with knives between the teeth. It’s paramount not to concede a goal in the frst 10/15 mins and try to be quick to steal the ball and fire on the break.
Now, head, heart, soul and feet at Anfield. Be ready. It’s the most important fixture for AS Roma since 1984. No revenge but only one of the two matches to reach the final. Let’s make good history. DAJE ROMA!
Stefano @ASROMA.IE