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Lazio received the Derby della Capitale on Sunday 1-0 to because of the deciding aim by Mattia Zaccagni within the second half. However, AS Roma performed with ten gamers from the thirty third minute of the primary half after defender Roger Ibanez received a purple card after receiving two yellows within the first a part of the match. That incident was a deciding second of the sport and confirmed as soon as once more a scarcity of self-discipline in Jose Mourinho’s workforce, one that would simply be their downfall. The Portuguese coach was not on the bench as he is suspended for 2 video games after receiving his third purple card of the season in opposition to Cremonese.
Roma’s nerves are costing them lots this yr because the Giallorossi arrive on the tnternational break in fifth place, one level behind AC Milan, who misplaced on Saturday in opposition to Udinese. Maurizio Sarri’s facet, after this important win, are nicely positioned within the high 4, 5 factors forward of their metropolis rivals. Considering they’re the one workforce combating for the highest 4 not concerned within the European cups, they will actually hope to complete as excessive as second second within the league after Napoli.
Roma, then again, ought to now focus extra on the Europa League as they may play within the quarterfinals in opposition to Feyenoord and probably the semifinals in opposition to the winner of Bayer Leverkusen vs. Union Saint-Gilloise. On the opposite facet of the bracket, Manchester United will face Sevilla and Sporting CP will play in opposition to Juventus. It’s clear that the Giallorossi have good possibilities to play their second European ultimate in a row after successful the primary version of the UEFA Conference League final season.
Mourinho’s workforce is within the combine for the Champions League race that see 5 groups concerned for 3 spots, and probably Juventus as nicely contemplating they appealed in opposition to the 15-point deduction after the monetary scandal and may obtain a solution within the subsequent month. It’s a really tight race that can most likely have loads of surprising outcomes on the best way with all these groups (aside of Atalanta and Lazio now) which can be additionally concerned within the European cups. Roma are additionally struggling with their lack of self-discipline because the Derby della Capitale confirmed once more. Apart from the purple card, defenders Gianluca Mancini, Marash Kumbulla and midfielder Bryan Cristante will miss the subsequent conflict in opposition to Sampdoria resulting from their suspensions.
After the break, with eleven Serie A video games left, Roma must have a transparent technique to realize the utmost. Winning the Europa League could be an unimaginable success for each Mourinho and the membership, who solely final yr received their first UEFA trophy of their historical past. Adding to that, successful the trophy would additionally assure them qualification to the subsequent version of the Champions League group phases, regardless of what’s going to occur within the league. That’s why Roma ought to actually deal with their European marketing campaign because it’s most likely their finest probability to get a Champions League spot with their Serie A type wanting extra regarding.
