Roma - Inter (19 Oct 08)

[Handoyo]

Our next match will be 2 weeks from now, due to the international break. Roma has been stuttering this season, collecting a measly 7 points from 6 matches. We haven't been too convincing too, keeping only 2 clean sheets in 9 matches, conceding 8 goals while our attack hasn't been as fluid as it should be.

Last season's fixture ended 1-4 after Giuly's suicidal handball. How will the match unfold this time? Discuss!

 

[Ilkinio]

Without Mexes and Panucci Roma will face try disaster. Adri and Ibra will tear them apart.

 

[crzdcolombian]

Without Mexes and Panucci Roma will face try disaster. Adri and Ibra will tear them apart.

in 2 weeks we will have Cordoba-Samuel ready and prob the best defense in Italy

our team still needs more time to get use to the new coach but alot of crap players like Viera and Adriano are doing way way better this season than last few.... I just wish that he doesnt leave Queserma in so long if he isnt doing shit

 

[Handoyo]

in 2 weeks we will have Cordoba-Samuel ready and prob the best defense in Italy

Samuel will not be match fit. I actually prefer Chivu, or even Burdisso there.

 

[lonewolf19]

As long as those two red card doesnt pass the appeal I think we will win this match. Their backup defense cannot cope with Ibra and co.

I can only pray for no more CB injuries from ours due to international break as well.

 

[scutzon]

I think we should not make the same mistake like we did against Milan, and be overconfident of our attack against their weakened defence.

Even as we boast the likes of Ibra, Adriano and Balotelli, our attack still hasn't been that awesome. Even with Roma's weak defence, if we don't finish the chances we get, then it's no use.

Also considering we are playing at the Olimpico, we definitely shouldn't underestimate them. I do believe we can win this one, but only if the team is focused and not overconfident.

 

[lonewolf19]

I think we should not make the same mistake like we did against Milan, and be overconfident of our attack against their weakened defence.

Even as we boast the likes of Ibra, Adriano and Balotelli, our attack still hasn't been that awesome. Even with Roma's weak defence, if we don't finish the chances we get, then it's no use.

Also considering we are playing at the Olimpico, we definitely shouldn't underestimate them. I do believe we can win this one, but only if the team is focused and not overconfident.

To be honest, I did not think we are over confident about the derby. It is simply Inter did not play its best and some time are still needed for the team to gel together. Milan played a better game and Dinho was on form.

However, I agree though. Finishing is our problem and it had last since Mancini's era till now.

 

[rockball]

Not like Inter didn't play at its best in the derby, but Maldini and Kaka owned us. As simple. Its about time we have a solution to all these big players.

 

[Azzkikr]

I hope Mourinho wont make the same incredible tactical blunder as in the derby - starting 2 wingers + Zlatan in attack only.

 

[Suneet]

Its confidence that we are lacking in big games, this was one of the reasons I wanted Mour to coach us. Pressure had got to Mancio, but it seems even Mour cant do it.

 

[Azzkikr]

Let wait untill the CL knockoutstages before we judge on that.

 

[Suneet]

Let wait untill the CL knockoutstages before we judge on that.

Its not just one season you know, wont change overnite. We might have better tactics now, but confidence, like other mental things takes longer to develop.

 

[tony]

I agree with Suneet....our players lose the CL even before playing...
In matches like Liverpool away and home games..you can feel it since the 1st minute...and Mancini never believed either...

 

[tott]

can anyone tell me ?

wich inter player is suspended for thir game ?

 

[La Brujita]

No one is, I think. Matrix and Burdisso got two yellow cards, one match suspension in italy.

 

[Nyall]

Doesn't matter about Matrix he won't be fit enough to start. Nico will be back! Cafe and Nico will be awesome!

 

[lonewolf19]

Damn, have to wait two whole weeks for this match
Just hope international break doesnt f*** our team up

 

[looool]

hope the player dont ger injuried after the international games,

p,s spaletti's last coaching game for ROMA?

 

[nutcracker]

Lets make a bets how many of our players called up for international games will get injured.
17 players got called up, so I predict atleast 2 will get injured.

 

[Ilkinio]

Vieira?