AS ROMA NEWS – Until a few months ago, Eldor Shomurodov’s future seemed far from Roma. The Uzbek striker, on the fringes of the squad and with just 79 minutes played in 12 Serie A matches, was a step away from Venezia during the winter market. But fate had another path in store for him. The turning point came on Jan. 30 against Eintracht, when, thanks to a forced change, he entered the field and scored the goal of the final 2-0. From that moment, the story changes.
Claudio Ranieri, architect of the Giallorossi’s rebirth, armors him after that game: “Stay with us.” And the Testaccio coach keeps his promise, transforming Shomurodov from a reserve to a valuable asset. An extra weapon for Roma, which in recent weeks has found in him a relentless finisher and a perfect partner for Paulo Dybala.
On Thursday, against Athletic, his goal at the deadline certified his growth: ball protection, lightning-fast turn and winning left footer. A heavy goal, his fourth in the last thirteen games, plus two assists in the last five games, including the play that led to the expulsion of an opponent against the Basques. Ranieri has regenerated him, as he has done with others in the squad, from Celik to Angelino, but Shomurodov’s parable is the most surprising.
Today the Uzbek is an indispensable element in the offensive rotations, a striker who has earned the field with sacrifice and determination. Roma is enjoying its Eldor-ado and Ranieri has found an extra weapon for the final rush of the season.
Sources: Il Tempo / Corriere dello Sport
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