AS Roma
True, the Wolves didn’t exactly justify such statement at the latest match played at the Olmpico stadium as they lost 10 days ago to direct competitor in the race for the very top of Serie A Napoli by 2-1 but before the mishap they had at the very same pitch an incredible streak of even 12 wins. Besides, coach Spaletti players have returned to winning habits last weekend when they triumphed in Palermo by sound 3-0. In that way they a firm hold over the second place in the table, having two points more than Napoli and six than fourth-placed Lazio. On the other hand leading Juventus has even eight points more than the Wolves.
It in fact means that Roma has most probably fallen out of race for the Scudetto, and is in precarious position in two remaining competitions, given that it lost first leg match of the Coppa Italia semi-finals to Lazio by 2-0, and has minus of two goals from the first round of 16 match against Lyon. Right because of that they need to play a very good match if they want to reach the quarter-finals, which is why Spaletti rested several standard starters against Palermo. Regarding absences, out of action are just injured midfielder Florenzi and forward Perotti, while after expiration of suspension stopper Rudiger is back in the starting lineup.
Probable lineups AS Roma: Alisson – Manolas, Fazio, Rudiger – Peres, de Rossi, Strootman, Emerson – Salah, Nainggolan – Dzeko
Olympique Lyon
Unlike the Wolves who before triumph in Palermo had a losing streak of three matches, Lyon constantly plays well recently and it won six and drew just one match out of last seven. In the Ligue 1 it won three home matches in a row, and scored 13 goals in the process against Dijon, Metz and Toulouse. Lyon drew only the away match in Bordeauy 1-1 but that was enough to strengthen their hold over the fourth place in the French Ligue 1 table.
On the other hand, Lyon did exactly excel in the round of 32 of Europa League when it trashed Dutch Alkmaar by 4-1 away and 7-0 at home. They confirmed that are in great shape in the 1st leg match with Roma, which they defeated by 4-2. True, in the course of the match they had a weak period during which they conceded two goals, but in the second halftime they kicked into higher gear and made a great turnaround with three goals. Right because of that we belive that coach Genesio will play on the pitch a similar team, where Jallet should replace from the first minute injured defender Rafael.
Probable lineups Olympique Lyon: Lopes – Jallet, Mammana, Diakhaby, Morel – Tousart, Gonalons, Tolisso – Valbuena, Lacazette, Ghezzal
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After Lyon won the first match by 4-2, we expect from the Romans to use the home advantage in full and win, but it is questionable will it be sufficient to take them to the quarter-finals of the Europa League. Watch Live stream free Click Here | Link 2#
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