So I was talking to a Roma fan today, we were discussing how the match would be decided. Doni has been fairly consistent and hasn't made too many mistakes lately, but all in all we have a superb defence in Rio, Vida, Brown and Evra (I'm assuming Brown will be playing) What it all comes down to is the wings. Giggs, Ronaldo and Nani are all far superior to Mancini, Tadei and Guily. in addition Cicinho might be a solid back, but Tonetto has been poor. Ronaldo can therefore use his ability (which would have beat any defender) to get past tonetto and cross nicely in or go for it himself.
Ofc he'd have to look out for Juan and Mexes who will do anything to stop Ronaldo (ofc they won't be able to) Giggs has the brains to completely turn the game around and that can cause a lot of confusion for a Roma side bent on keeping Ronaldo constrained, Tonetto is a weak link and hopefully we'll use that to our advantage.
The main threats (we acctually agreed on this believe it or not) would be Aquilini, Mancini and De Rossi. Aquilini has a long shot that's just amazing, if he gets that on target Roma scores. Manicni has bundles of creativity and could prove a tough challenge for Brown. I don't think Evra would have too much problem with Taddei although Guily might be a bit tougher, I think he can handle it. De rossi is a class defensive midfielder and has a dangerous shot. Not that it will be able to worry VDS too much, but he's still a threat.
Totti is out injured so that's pretty much good news, I don't think Vukuvic can be too much of a threat against vida to be perfectly honest.
I'm really intersted in what formation fergie choses. Does he play Anderson or Scholes? does he go with a 4-1-2-1-2 or a more tradition 4-4-2. Will Hargreaves be playing or will he prefer Carrick's vision with Totti away. It's going to be a though match, but I think United will clinch at least a draw in Rome, probably a win.
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