The Giallorossi looking to get back on track after a poor performance in the midweek, while the Nerazzurri also targeting a victory
AS http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603 (6th) will host Inter Milan (5th) in matchday 22 encounter of the 2011/12 Serie A on Saturday, February 4th at 14:00 GMT.
Both teams have struggled in their previous two league matches and have picked up a draw and a defeat. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 played a 4-4 thriller against Palermo in their previous game in the midweek action. On the other hand, Roma suffered a
4-2 defeat in their respective game against Cagliari the same day.
AS Roma
The Giallorossi have not been in the best of forms at Stadio Olimpico Rome this season, having won only half of the 10 matches played at home. They have drawn three and lost the other two. Luis Enrique’s men will be looking to
improve their defensive record, as they have conceded 11 goals in all league games played at home this season.
The reverse fixture of this season finished as a goalless stalemate in November 2011.
Inter Milan
The Nerazzurri have won five of the 10 games played on the road this season, having drawn one and lost four times. Former Roma boss, Claudio Ranieri, will be looking to prove a point, as he will take on his former employers in
a crucial encounter.
La Beneamata have enjoyed their recent meetings against the Giallorossi, and have lost only twice in the previous eight head-to-head encounters. The last time they defeated the capital side was in a Coppa Italia game at Stadio
Olimpico Rome in April 2011.
Team News
AS Roma
There is some good news on the injury front for the hosts, as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Daniele-De-Rossi-c10112 have returned to the training. However, only the latter is expected to make a return to the team, as the former Espanyol star is still
a week away from action. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marco-Cassetti-c23682 remain long term absentees for the Giallorossi.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fabio-Borini-c13163 is likely to retain his place in the starting line-up after some impressive performances of late.
Expected starting line-up: Stekelenburg,
Rosi, Juan, Heinze, Taddei, Gago, De Rossi, Pjanic, Totti,
Borini, Lamela
Inter Milan
The visitors are sweating on the fitness of influential midfielder, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wesley-Sneijder-c36799, who picked up a knock in his team’s midweek game. However, the Dutchman has assured the fans of his participation against Roma through his social
networking site.
New-singing, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Diego-c11058 Forlan and Marco Faraoni.
Expected starting line-up: http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Julio-Cesar-c19961,
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lucio-c22597, Samuel, Chivu, Zanetti, Poli, Cambiasso, Nagatomo,
Sneijder, Milito
Players to Watch
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Miralem-Pjanic-c25984 (AS Roma)
The former Olympique Lyon star has started to impress everyone with his performances after joining the club in summer. The 21-year-old has scored three goals in 16 league matches and has also chipped in with six assists. His overall
contribution in the midfield has been influential behind his team’s success so far this season, and his role will be vital if the Giallorossi need to get three points from the game.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Diego-Milito-c11166 (Inter Milan)
The Argentine international has been in rich vein of form, as he has scored nine goals in his previous six league matches including four against Palermo in the midweek. Ranieri will once against rest his hopes with the former Genoa
star to guide his team to success.
Prediction
It promises to be a thrilling encounter between two sides, who are desperately looking for a win. Inter are favourites to win this clash, as they have more fire power in their attack and their defence is more organised than their
opponents. Verdict: 1-2
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