Europa League, Roma chance. Baroni challenges Farioli

Ranieri's Roma are in a hurry to get back on track in the Europa League too. The draw with Tottenham gave...

di Sports Editorial
12 December 2024

Ranieri's Roma are also in a hurry to get back on track in the Europa League. The draw with Tottenham gave them a boost in self-esteem, but the Giallorossi are still 21st with six points, and they have to run to secure a place in the round of 18.45. At the Olimpico (55.000:XNUMX, live on Sky) against Braga, who are one point higher, there is no sell-out, but around XNUMX spectators are still expected. Hummels will be resting in defense, with Hermoso who should take his place in the department completed by Mancini and Ndicka. On the left, it is a ballot between Angelino and Zalewski. Dovbyk (pictured) is back in attack, while Dybala could rest. Saelemaekers is sure of a shirt, the other is being fought over by El Shaarawy, Pellegrini and Soulè.

Baroni's Lazio is constantly flying and is trying to regain the top spot after the draw with Ludogorets. It won't be easy to win in Amsterdam (21pm, live on Sky) against Farioli's Ajax. Also because they won't have their fans following them, blocked for reasons of public order. The challenge between the Tuscan coaches has a Champions League flavour, certainly at high altitude. The Lancieri are three points behind and will want to try to catch up. "It will be an open challenge because two teams that play will meet; it will be a great show", says Baroni, who will field Castellanos as a central striker and the three-quarters Tchaouna-Dia-Pedro.

In Conference, Fiorentina (18,45, live on Sky) challenges the Austrians of Lask at Franchi. Viola sixth with 9 points, Austrians 32nd with only two points. It could be decisive, for Palladino, in view of the eighth.

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