Claudio Ranieri ponders a coup. On Sunday at the San Siro, in his last passer-by as coach on that stage, he could play it all with two real forwards. Artem Dovbyk and Eldor Shomurodov from the 1′ against Inter: it is no longer just an idea, it is a plan taking shape, the result of reflections, numbers and an extreme need to score and win.
It’s not just a romantic question – “revenge” for the 2011 exoneration, helping his friend Conte in the Scudetto race – but a concrete crossroads: Roma is playing for everything, between Champions, Europa League and the nightmare of staying out of any cup. That is why Ranieri is ready to break the mould and put together the two number nines already seen at work (with excellent results) in the finals against Lazio and Verona.
In the 194 minutes of the season played together, Dovbyk and Shomurodov have provided solidity and comebacks: nine breaks, no losses. “I think about it often,” Ranieri said, “at least until Friday. Then I reflect and change my mind.” This time, however, Friday may not erase everything.
The choice also stems from offensive sterility: only six goals in the last six days. And while Dovbyk, despite the double figures, has not yet fully convinced, the Uzbek is gaining acclaim with his obscure work and heavy goals. In Milan, the two strikers are also playing an important slice of their future: the next coach will evaluate them carefully, and a convincing showing could turn the tables on the market.
Rensch, meanwhile, could be preferred to Saelemaekers on the right, confirming that Ranieri wants solidity but also leg to accompany the onslaught. Because the perfect script will be needed at the San Siro. And this time, it could be two-pronged script.
Sources: Gazzetta dello Sport / Leggo
The article Roma, two spikes to conquer San Siro: Ranieri really thinks about it comes from Giallorossi.net, exclusive news, news and soccer market news.
