Always an eagerly anticipated match, the tie between the two outfits will be an interesting spectacle, as both the sides look to bring consistency to their game.
The capital outfit will be entertaining the Bianconeri outfit on the 28th of August in a match which sees them battling it out at the Stadio Olimpico. There are differing expectations from both the sides this season, and whereas the capital outfit
were looking forward to challenging Juventus for the Scudetto this season, their fans have been left disappointed by their inconsistency throughout the championship.
The arrival of a new coach can have mixed results, and especially at Roma, where Zeman’s philosophy is completely different from that of his predecessor, he is finding it hard at times to get the message through to some other players. An example of a player
finding it tough to understand the philosophy of the Czech tactician has been Nicolas Burdisso, however, his efforts at the training field have been appreciated by the former Pescara head coach.
Udinese have been in a rut of inconsistency in the Lega and are looking to find their feet and go back to winning ways.
AS Roma
The Giallorossi outfit have had an inconsistent start to the season, and whereas they have dazzled on some occasions, they have left much to be desired of them on the other occasions. However, it seems like the team are finally coming to terms with the change
in philosophy and the tactics deployed by the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wolves-c40952 new head coach who has gone on to secure three victories in their last five Serie A matches. However, sandwiched between these results is a disturbing result which sees the Giallorossi outfit being thrashed
at the Juventus arena by 4-1.
Zeman would be looking to inspire the team to a path of consistency and improve on their current standing, which sees them in the fourth position in the Lega with 14 points out of a possible 24 points.
Udinese
Francesco Guidolin came close to quitting the side after their inability in making it to the Champions League group stages. Their domestic form has not been that amazing as well, and the team is looking for inspiration to lead them to consistent run in the
next half of the Serie A campaign. In their last four matches in the Lega, they have managed to secure a solitary win, that too against the Serie A newcomers, Pescara; while drawing two games along with a loss against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Napoli-c40003.
Udinese performed well against bigger clubs last season, but this has not been the case this season, and Guidolin would be hoping for a change in fortunes. They have accumulated only 9 points from the 8 matches they have played so far, and they would be
looking for a miracle to put them on track again.
Team News
AS http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603
After being controversially dropped by the Giallorossi boss, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Osvaldo-c28821 scored a brace. Totti has been in exceptional
form this campaign and has really embraced the philosophy of Zeman to his game.
Udinese
The Udine based outfit will be travelling to the Stadio Olimpico in hopes of securing their pride after their squad has been considerably shaken up. Expect the same team to start against Roma, which started against Pescara.
Players to Watch:
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pablo-Osvaldo-c28996 (AS Roma): The Argentinean born Italian has improved his striking abilities and has also gone on to be more clinical, having scored on 5 occasions in the limited number of chances he has been handed of late.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Antonio-Di-Natale-c6306 (Udinese)
The veteran striker has had a dip in his form, and he would be looking to inspire his team by improving his form as well.
Verdict:
Zeman would be preparing his team to be ruthless and Udinese’s poor form means that the club would not be able to secure victory at the Olimpico.
(Prediction: 2-0)
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