ROME-JUVENTUS 2-2
(31 ‘and 45’ + 1 Veretout; 44 ‘and 69’ Ronaldo)
Lookout 6 – In spite of the two goals conceded, he doesn’t have a lot of work to do. Reactive on a header by Danilo who started from an irregular position, he can do little on the two goals of the bianconeri.
Mancini 6,5 – In its parts there would be public danger number one, which however breaks through at times and hurts when it sails for other shores. Positive and proactive even in the disengagement phase, as usual.
Ibanez 6,5 – No longer a surprise, but a solid certainty. The best of the Roma defensive trio, in an overall satisfactory performance of the department, does not offer space to Morata.
Kumbulla 6 – A thread of emotion, understandable if we think that we are talking about a 2000 debut at the Olimpico against Juve. He does not betray, however: promoted, against a dangerous attack like the Juventus one.
Santon 6 – Less sought after by his companions than the neighbor, he contains without too many worries Cuadrado who is not really at ease on that side. (Section 68 ‘Peres 5 – He enters and Ronaldo jumps on his head. Unfortunate. Then he does nothing to redeem himself).
Veretall 7.5 – Were there not a certain Cristiano Ronaldo, he would be the man of the match. He gets and realizes the 1-0 penalty, then he also signs the second Roma advantage. Dominate in midfield.
Pilgrims 5.5 – Very naive on the penalty kick, when he leaves the arm that intercepts Ronaldo’s ball too wide. Promoted in almost everything else, but the opportunity is potentially decisive. (Dal 72 ‘Diawara 6 – The casus belli, of which obviously he has no responsibility, behind him: he enters when Rome incomprehensibly no longer wants to offend).
Spinazzola 6.5 – As long as it has gasoline, they never take it. He breaks through often and willingly, puts the ball that Dzeko does not capitalize and instead would have closed the game. Juve let Cuadrado play out of position on the left: are you sure it’s not a regret?
Pedro 6 – Touches and taps, nice dribbling and some acceleration. It starts well, then in practice it does not sting that much. When he finds his size in this team he will do well. That is bad for the opponents.
Mkhitaryan 7 – He will see and review that devoured opportunity at 12 ‘. He makes up for it by offering Veretout the 2-1 ball. High-class player and other category, in this Rome has everything to make a difference.
Dzeko 5,5 – Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Face the Mrs who seduced and abandoned him, can not hurt her except through an intermediary. Decisive in his support and in making the ball go round (his throw that leads to the 2-1 goal), much less effective when he can sting, which would then be his specialty. The pole still trembles, but it had all the mirror to frame. An opportunity like this, someone like him cannot waste it.
Fonseca 6 – Half vote. On the one hand, the good performance of his boys, who for most of the game put the Italian champions under their belt. On the other hand, the choice not to make more than two changes, just when Juve seemed in difficulty. He did not have and will not have Zaniolo, he does not have a real alternative to Dzeko, but he could invent something more. One point gained or two lost? Perhaps the second answer is the right one.
Szczesny 6,5 – Assistant director, he senses but does not save Veretout’s rigor. Previously, good on Mkhitaryan, then careful when called upon. And always guilty of the French 2-1.
Danilo 6,5 – Fight on par with Spinazzola when the Roma outside shows up in his part. Among the notes of merit, the assist for the goal of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Bonucci 5 – Ready away, Mkhitaryan dry him and touches the goal. Dzeko overtakes him on a couple of occasions and in the directing phase he often and willingly gives the stage to Szczesny, far too much.
Chiellini 5.5 – A few flaws here and there, as usual, does not help the historic comrade in the department.
Consumption mill 5.5 – In that position, Bernardeschi would probably make more sense. As a full-fledged winger, at least not yet, he doesn’t have the defensive phase and that’s something you can hear. There in front, between checks, heels and suggestions, delight. (Dall’85 ‘Frabotta sv-).
Rabiot 4.5 – The Frenchman is back and brings nightmares to the Juventus fans. Not for performance, overall positive. This time it takes naivety: penalty and yellow in the first half, crash and second yellow in the second half. Leave his ten at the worst possible time.
McKennie 5 – Badly reads the counterattack that leads to Veretout’s second goal. Direction staid and without too much inventiveness, but on the other hand it is not his daily bread. (Dal 58 ‘Arthur 6 – It doesn’t change the game, but Rabiot’s expulsion after four minutes complicates his life a lot too).
Square 5 – On the left it is like a fish out of water. He does not push and Santon does not suffer only because the latter points him too rarely.
Ramsey 6,5 – Play in hybrid position: cover on the left, invent in the center. The only one of the five in midfield who tries to do something different and succeeds with a certain consistency. (Dal 68 ‘Bentancur –).
Morata 5 – He didn’t need familiarity with either the shirt or the attacking partner. With Pirlo’s schemes perhaps yes, the fact is that it rarely lights up. A few tears and some ideas, on the whole nothing to remember: the first was not good. (From 58 ‘Douglas Costa 6 – Its acceleration leads to the 2-2 goal).
Ronaldo 7,5 – Soul, heart and goal of this Juve. 450 goals in the five major leagues, tonight he has to chase Veretout. Obviously, he succeeds. Cold on the penalty, impressive in the head-off. It even offers some folding: a sign of personality, not that it’s new.
Pirlo 5,5 – He has ideas and it is understood. He does not fully frame them: Cuadrado on the left is not a very happy choice, Kulusevski off-center turns off. Postponed to his first major coaching exam, Roma suffers and sees Rabiot complicating things for him. Thanks to Ronaldo he leaves the Olimpico with one point: in the end the result counts, but it was not a good Juve tonight.
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