The Anticipation Builds: Athletic Bilbao vs Roma
As we gear up for a riveting encounter, the whispers of strategy and player selections are already swirling around the Estadio San Mamés. Roma, under the astute guidance of Ranieri, is expected to line up in a defensive 3-5-2 formation that has become their trademark.
Probable Line-Up for Roma (3-5-2): Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Rensch, Koné, Paredes, Cristante, Angelino; Dybala, Shomurodov.
Mancini will take his place as the right centre-back, flanked by Hummels in the middle, with Ndicka rounding out the trio at the back. The midfield is expected to be densely populated, with Paredes orchestrating the play at its core, supported by Koné and Cristante. Up front, expect a dynamic duo of Dybala and Shomurodov, who seems to have secured his position ahead of Dovbyk for this crucial clash.
The absence of Celik will be felt, though Roma's lineup still brims with talent and potential. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see how this carefully crafted formation will fare against their Basque opponents, making for a finely poised exchange when the action kicks off.
Stay tuned as the teams prepare to clash in what promises to be an electrifying evening of football!
Resource: Sky Sports