AS Roma vs Feyenoord Preview 20/04/2023

AS Roma vs Feyenoord – 20/04/2023

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Feyenoord’s Mats Wieffer scored the one objective of the Europa League quarterfinal first leg towards Roma, main the Rotterdammers to a 1-0 win.

The victory noticed Feyenoord actual some revenge on Roma after the Italians defeated the Dutch membership within the Europa Convention League remaining final season. Feyenoord are only one win away from reaching the semifinals of the Europa League.

The winner of the quarterfinal tie between Roma and Feyenoord will face the winner of the tie between Bayer Leverkusen and Union Saint-Gilloise, which is poised at 1-1 after the primary leg.

Feyenoord are on a three-match profitable streak going into the second leg in Rome. The Rotterdam membership defeated Cambuur 3-0 away from dwelling on the weekend to organize for the fixture. Feyenoord are eight factors away from second-place Ajax within the Eredivisie.

Roma defeated Udinese 3-0 on the Stadio Olimpico over the weekend. The Giallorossi at the moment are third within the Serie A standings because of a trio of wins.

Jose Mourinho’s workforce managed 44% possession within the first leg. It was anticipated that Roma would dig in and park the bus. Nonetheless, the Giallorossi tallied 17 photographs, but solely three hit the goal.

Feyenoord had two photographs hit the goal whereas taking 12 photographs in complete. Neither workforce was environment friendly within the remaining third. If Roma wish to overturn the one-goal deficit, they’ll must be way more medical in assault.

Mourinho has a serious harm drawback going into the sport. Main goalscorer Paulo Dybala is anticipated to overlook the match following a muscle pressure. Dybala has 15 objectives in all competitions, seven greater than the subsequent closest participant, Tammy Abraham.

Ahead Ola Solbakken will miss the match with a shoulder harm. Roma’s ahead choices may very well be compromised with out both participant.

Feyenoord coach Arne Slot has three gamers which might be combating for health forward of the second leg. Mimeirhel Benita, Quinten Timber, and Patrik Walemark are all doubts as a result of leg accidents.

Mexican ahead Santiago Gimenez leads Feyenoord in objectives with 16 within the Eredivisie and Europa League mixed. He ought to begin within the centre of a entrance three on Thursday.

Roma will get pleasure from enjoying at dwelling. The Giallorossi have a 15W-1D-6L report on the Stadio Olimpico.

Mourinho has masterminded comebacks in European competitors earlier than and will do it as soon as extra. Feyenoord can count on a hostile crowd in Rome.

The Giallorossi ought to full a comeback to win the second leg 2-1. The rating would imply the tie is degree 2-2 on combination, forcing the groups into further time.