AS Roma – Napoli: 4th March 2017

Victory for title

Basically, the match against Napoli will prove to be one of the highlights of the season for the “giallorossi” in Serie A. For this game, the Romans have no other choice than victory, otherwise their chances to further grab trophy in Italy should drop considerably. Moreover, capitolinii showed some signs of weakness in the middle of this week matches played in the Italian Cup semifinals, even before the deadly rival, Lazio, losing the first leg 2-0. However, the maximum output displayed by students in Spalletti’s parties at home in Serie A gives us confidence for a new development in satisfying their “Derby Del Sole”.

Decisive game

Neapolitan situation is similar to that of Rome. In case of a negative result on “Olimpico” Maurizio Sarri risk boys and miss the podium last place in Serie A, being pressured by teams in great form as Atalanta, Lazio and Inter. Moreover, the situation “Azzuri” became in the context in which they are very close to being eliminated in the round both UEFA Champions League (1-3 round) by Real Madrid, and the Italian Cup semifinals (1-3 tour) by Juventus. Altogether, “Del Sole Derby” promises to be disputed than ever in the battle for leading positions in Italy.

Probable teams:

AS Roma (3-4-2-1): Szczesny- Manolas, Fazio, Rudiger- Peres De Rossi STROOTMAN, Emerson- Salah Nainggolan- Dzeko

Napoli (4-3-3): Reina- Hysaj, Albiol, Koulibaly, Ghoulam- Zielinski, Diawara, Hamsik- Callejon, Mertens, Badges