José Mourinho’s Roma visit Leicester City in the first leg of the Conference League semi-finals. Check out the probable line-ups for the game.
It kicks off at 20.00 UK time at the King Power Stadium.
Roma can rely on full squad with Nicolò Zaniolo returning after an ankle injury. The Italy international should start even if Sergio Oliveira and Jordan Veretout also have a chance to get the nod in midfield.
Roma have played eight European semis in their history, qualifying for the final three times. The Giallorossi have won 14 games and lost 17 (12 draws) in their previous meetings against English clubs. Mourinho has beaten Brendan Rodgers six times in his career (1D, 1L).
Roma have scored 23 of their 25 goals in the Conference League from inside the box, 13 in the first half and five from corner kicks. Tammy Abraham is the best scorer in the competition with eight goals in 10 games. Circa 1,700 Roma fans have travelled to England for tonight’s match.
Leicester City vs. Roma
Leicester City (4-1-4-1): Schmeichel; Ricardo Pereira, Fofana, Evans, Castagne; Mendy; Maddison, Tielemans, Dewsbury-Hall, Barnes; Vardy.
Roma (3-4-2-1): Rui Patricio; Mancini, Smalling, Ibanez; Karsdorp, Cristante, Mkhitaryan, Zalewski; Zaniolo, Pellegrini; Abraham.
If it’s a high-paced game, the epl sides usually win, but a slower tempo tie often sees the Italian sides advance when it comes to games against these two countries.
If Leicester go full pelt, you’d have to worry that Roma might collapse.
It’s 50-50, though. Hopefully Roma are in a good position to take it back to Rome.
Ha, Mendy’s not even in the Euro squad so unlikely to play 😁
Anyway Forza the 🦊’s. May the best team win – but not the one with the most sh*thousery – looking at you Mourinio!