A depleted Roma team fought valiantly against Inter in the most recent round, but they lost anyway, adding to their poor record versus top sides since José Mourinho took over in 2021. They have won just 3 times in 23 games versus Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Milan, and Inter, OneFootball relays.
They beat the Nerazzurri last year, the Old Lady in March, and came out on top in the Derby once. The Giallorossi were equally subpar in crunch matches with Paulo Fonseca at the helm. On the other hand, the Special One led them to two continental finals, taking home the European Conference League.
Roma will have their next chance to prove themselves versus a club of similar caliber versus Lazio on November 12th. They’ll host Lecce this week. Lorenzo Pellegrini might return from his thigh strain against their crosstown rivals. Instead, Chris Smalling hasn’t practiced since coming back from London after a consult on his achy knee, Corriere dello Sport informs.
The Giallorossi will need to take advantage of easier fixtures to make up for their woes in the most challenging ones. The Serie A table is taking shape, and it appears Inter, Juventus, and Milan will grab three of the top four spots. That would leave Roma fighting with Napoli, Lazio, Atalanta, and Fiorentina for the ensuing positions. Whether four or five sides will qualify for the super-sized Champions League in 2024/2025 will be determined by this season’s UEFA ranking.
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