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Roma Player Ratings vs Milan: Mancini Does it Again

April 18, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Europa League, International Football, Roma, Serie A Leave a comment

Roma qualified for the Europa League semi-finals for the second season running, beating Milan 2-1 in the return leg of their quarter-final tie to seal a 3-1 aggregate triumph. Giallorossi seemed better tactically prepared for this fixture and deservedly sent their Serie A rivals packing.

Milan Player Ratings vs Roma: Toothless Attack Overshadowed by Calamitous Defending

April 18, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Europa League, International Football, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A Leave a comment

Milan failed to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit in their Europa League quarter-final tie, losing 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico to end their continental adventure. It was another bleak showing from Rossoneri, whose defensive blunders propelled Daniele De Rossi's side into the semi-finals.

Europa League Preview: Roma vs Milan – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

April 17, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Europa League, International Football, Roma, Serie A Leave a comment

Stadio Olimpico sets the stage for Thursday's return leg of a mouth-watering Europa League quarter-final tie between Roma and Milan. Gianluca Mancini's strike settled an evenly-contested first-leg affair at San Siro last weekend, handing Giallorossi a narrow 1-0 lead ahead of tomorrow's crunch meeting.

Amid the Udinese debacle and injury concerns, Roma and José Mourinho are in a bind as it pertains to the defense.

Roma Player Ratings vs Milan: Mancini Tears San Siro Apart

April 11, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Europa League, International Football, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A Leave a comment

It took Roma almost seven years to break their San Siro curse, but they finally did it tonight. Gianluca Mancini's first-half header inspired Giallorossi to a narrow 1-0 win against Milan in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie.

Milan owner Cardinale promised sweeping changes to allow Milan to compete for the Scudetto. It’s easy to imagine Stefano Pioli will be the first to go.

Milan Player Ratings vs Roma: Clueless Rossoneri Punished by Clinical Mancini

April 11, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Europa League, International Football, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A Leave a comment

Milan will head into next week's return leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie against Roma with a mountain to climb after a 1-0 home loss. Stefano Pioli's side seemed up the creek without a paddle at the Stadio San Siro despite winning seven consecutive games in the lead-up to this meeting.

Gravina is trying to reform the Italian football pyramid, and Juventus, Inter, and Milan, are in favor of reducing the number of Serie A participants.

Serie A Spotlight: Milan Firing on All Cylinders, Roma Win Derby & More

April 8, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023 Leave a comment

Serie A Gameweek 31 is edging to a close, with Monday's game between Udinese and Inter dropping the curtain on another exciting round. Let's look at the most captivating stories of the first springtime weekend in Italy's top flight.

Daniele De Rossi will likely continue to coach Roma well past his original short-term contract. However, he and the club have decided together to wait.

Roma Boss Daniele De Rossi Delivers Verdict on Derby Win

April 6, 2024 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Roma coach Daniele De Rossi painted his first appearance in the famous Derby della Capitale with flying colors. Gianluca Mancini's first-half goal inspired Giallorossi to a narrow 1-0 victory in Saturday's mouth-watering clash in the capital.

Roma Player Ratings vs Lazio: Mancini Ends Giallorossi’s Derby Duck

April 6, 2024 Marko Vrakela Lazio, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Roma claimed bragging rights in Saturday's ill-tempered Derby della Capitale, beating arch-rivals Lazio 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico. Gianluca Mancini emerged as Giallorossi's hero, as his first-half header settled a heated affair in the capital.

Paulo Dybala carried his team to victory in the recent fixture against Torino, scoring a hat-trick in a gritty 3-2 result.

Roma Player Ratings vs Brighton: Remarkable Team Display

March 7, 2024 Marko Vrakela Europa League, International Football, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A

Roma put one foot in the Europa League quarter-finals with a scintillating 4-0 home victory against Brighton & Hove Albion. Daniele De Rossi's side delivered an electrifying performance at the Stadio Olimpico to brush the Seagulls aside in the first leg of their last-16 tie.

Even N’Dicka returned to full training after a successful AFCON and will be available versus Feyenoord, fully replenishing the Roma defense.

Roma to Benefit from Unprecedented Defensive Depth

February 21, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Even N’Dicka returned to full training after a successful AFCON and will be available versus Feyenoord. Since Chris Smalling logged a few minutes against Frosinone over the weekend, the Roma defense is now whole for the first time in the season.

Roma Player Ratings vs Inter: Pellegrini Superb But Insufficient

February 10, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Daniele De Rossi's perfect start to his managerial tenure at Roma ended on Saturday as Inter thumped Giallorossi 4-2. Despite leading at halftime, the capital-based outfit lost their first outing at the Stadio Olimpico since a 2-1 defeat to Milan in September.

Torino tried to take a peek at what Roma were preparing ahead of Monday’s clash. Their match analyst Michele Orecchio was caught watching their Sunday practice

First Practices Offer Glimpes of the New-Look Roma

January 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Daniele De Rossi has directed his first training sessions, which provided a hint about which direction Roma will go next tactically. However, his first XI will be peculiar because Bryan Cristante and Gianluca Mancini will both be out due to yellow-card accumulation.

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