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Roma, now under the management of Daniele De Rossi, will be looking to build on their recent success as they face Salernitana on Monday evening at Stadio Arechi.
De Rossi started his managerial stint at Roma with a win, and he will aim to continue the positive momentum against Salernitana, who find themselves at the bottom of the Serie A standings, having won only twice throughout the campaign.
Salernitana
Salernitana faces a challenging task as they take on Roma, a team they have struggled against historically. Despite drawing 2-2 in their last two encounters, Salernitana s recent form has been challenging, with only two wins in their last 22 league matches. Filippo Inzaghi, the current coach, faces the difficult task of turning around Salernitana s fortunes and steering them away from the relegation zone.
Their recent defeat to Genoa highlighted their vulnerability, especially in holding onto leads. Salernitana will need to regroup and show resilience to secure points against Roma. The match will be a crucial test for both teams, with Roma aiming to continue their positive momentum under De Rossi, and Salernitana fighting for survival in the Serie A.
Interestingly enough, Pippo Inzaghi can be said to have had a notably better playing career than his brother Simone. Now, however, Simone Inzaghi is in charge at Inter who played in the Champions League final last season and are strong contenders for the Scudetto, while Pippo s Salernitana are staring at the backs of the other 19 teams in the Italian top flight.
Team News
The absence of last season s top scorer Boulaye Dia could impact Salernitana s attacking prowess, and the team may have to rely on alternatives like Simy or Chukwu Ikwuemesi to lead the line.
The uncertainty around Federico Fazio s availability due to a thigh problem further complicates Salernitana s defensive plans. Additionally, the absence of Lassana Coulibaly and Jovane Cabral, who are representing Mali and Cape Verde at the Africa Cup of Nations, respectively, leaves gaps in the squad.
Salernitana will likely call upon recent loan signings Toma Basic, Niccolo Pierozzi, and Alessandro Zanoli to fill key roles in the team.
AS Roma
De Rossi s tenure as Roma s interim boss got off to a positive start with a 2-1 victory over Hellas Verona. The team showed resilience and control, securing the win with goals from Romelu Lukaku and Lorenzo Pellegrini. The victory helped lift the mood after recent setbacks under former coach Jose Mourinho.
De Rossi made tactical adjustments, moving away from Mourinho s preferred three-man defense, and the early results were promising. The team s performance at Stadio Olimpico showcased their ability to control the game and secure important points at home.
However, Roma have struggled in away fixtures recently, losing their last three Serie A matches on the road to Bologna, Juventus, and Milan. De Rossi and the team will be eager to reverse this trend and secure a rare away victory, and the trip to bottom-of-the-table Salernitana makes a good opportunity for that.
De Rossi would certainly appreciate a repeat of the team s past successes at Salernitana s home ground, where they have won three out of four previous Serie A visits, keeping clean sheets in each victory.
Team News
While Paulo Dybala has recovered from a minor muscular injury, the team is dealing with several absentees. Leonardo Spinazzola is the latest addition to the injury list, joining Tammy Abraham, Chris Smalling, and Renato Sanches on the sidelines.
Evan Ndicka and Sardar Azmoun are still away on international duty, and Leandro Paredes is serving a one-match ban. However, Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante return from suspension, providing some reinforcements for the squad. Cristante is expected to start alongside club captain Lorenzo Pellegrini in midfield.
Pellegrini, a key figure for Roma, has been directly involved in more than 60 Serie A goals since the 2017-18 season. His partnership with Cristante in the midfield will be crucial for Roma s control and creativity in the upcoming match.
Conclusion
With Roma geared up under their new coach and Salernitana with an average of two goals conceded per game at home this term, there s very little doubt about the Giallorossi recording fresh three points in their effort to catch up with the teams ahead in the battle for European places.
As for Salernitana, they will probably have to look elsewhere for points to offer some hope of survival.
Verdict: Away win
Best odds: 13/20
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