@dSquib- Where did he play? The heatmap suggests RCM based on Cengiz's heatmap being more concentrated higher up the pitch, at RW. Also, Kluivert's suggests LW but WhoScored have Pastore LW. Did Javier start LW then switch to RCM once Pellegrini/Cristante were taken off?
@dSquib- Cool. His heat map is healthy even taking into account the position change. His work ethic has always been an underrated component of his game imo.
I find it unlikely that both de Rossi and Strootman will start after Roma were devoid of any real creativity in the middle of the park against Torino. Strootman will probably be the one to make way for Cristante. I think the front 3 will be given time to get into the swing of things before possible changes are made. Kluivert can continue to make an impact from the bench being quick and going up against tire opposition defenders. I think it's too early to throw him in as a regular starter. The rest of the team is settled. Atalanta will probably rest a few players for the 2nd leg against Copenhagen, which they are in trouble of going out of, so I expect a 2-0 Roma win.
@SteveHyland Well, looks like he's off to Marseille in any case. Farewell Kevin. Was really good in Garcia's midfield alongside DDR and Pjanic, but post injuries just seemed to only play on the back foot.
@dSquib- I agree, and €23m for a 28-year old clearly on the downward spiral is good business by Roma. Makes me wonder whether this was always on the cards via 'unofficial talks' after they signed N'Zonzi.
Crazy match.
Lol all Atalanta players managed to shoot once
There we go, Pastore. A better position for him. Lovely goal.
@dSquib- Where did he play? The heatmap suggests RCM based on Cengiz's heatmap being more concentrated higher up the pitch, at RW. Also, Kluivert's suggests LW but WhoScored have Pastore LW. Did Javier start LW then switch to RCM once Pellegrini/Cristante were taken off?
@SteveHyland Started out wide left drifting inside in 4-3-3 and then number 10 in 4-2-3-1 in second half.
@dSquib- Cool. His heat map is healthy even taking into account the position change. His work ethic has always been an underrated component of his game imo.
Roma will get this 2-0
Atalanta have a must win game on Thursday I don't expect them to attack too much here. Roma to dominate this game from Start to finish
@jefferee Is that why they've scored 3 goals already by half time?
@uefalona- Tbf, nobody expected Atalanta to do much with Thursday's game in mind.
Over 1.5
2-0 for AS Roma
......btts..
looks sensible, Roma win&both to score
Atlanta wins watchout
@Amosdbet NICE !
This should be an entertaining game. BTTS, but I have no idea about a final score...
I find it unlikely that both de Rossi and Strootman will start after Roma were devoid of any real creativity in the middle of the park against Torino. Strootman will probably be the one to make way for Cristante. I think the front 3 will be given time to get into the swing of things before possible changes are made. Kluivert can continue to make an impact from the bench being quick and going up against tire opposition defenders. I think it's too early to throw him in as a regular starter. The rest of the team is settled. Atalanta will probably rest a few players for the 2nd leg against Copenhagen, which they are in trouble of going out of, so I expect a 2-0 Roma win.
@SteveHyland Well, looks like he's off to Marseille in any case. Farewell Kevin. Was really good in Garcia's midfield alongside DDR and Pjanic, but post injuries just seemed to only play on the back foot.
@dSquib- I agree, and €23m for a 28-year old clearly on the downward spiral is good business by Roma. Makes me wonder whether this was always on the cards via 'unofficial talks' after they signed N'Zonzi.
Roma will struggle but edge it here, 2-1.