now even Celik worries Mourinho

The smile of Paulo Dybala bodes well, even if it contrasts with Mourinho’s statements: «It is in great doubt for the Leverkusen». In truth, the Argentine was in a good mood even on the eve of the first leg and then was unable to start (he only played 13 minutes) due to the pain in his left ankle that hasn’t left him alone since the match against Atalanta . In the selfie published yesterday by El Shaarawy you can see the two of them together with Llorente and Smalling a trigory to carry out the therapies. Attached to the photo is the caption: «Work in progress». Works in progress that are going ahead with energy and dynamism, the goal is to have Paulo and Chris back as owners on Thursday in Germany. Everything will depend on the coming week in which they will have to join the group again if they want to have any chance. The muscle injury accused by the Englishman against Feyenoord must be treated completely in order not to risk a relapse. José is waiting for an answer from the defender that, if he doesn’t feel any more pain forcing, he could go back to training during the week.

Report cards Bologna-Roma: Tahirovic and Cristante good, Belotti inaccurate

With regard to Dybala the problem is always the same: it all depends on his sensations. The first to understand his limits is the Argentine himself who knows when he can go further and try to recover in extremis. Mourinho would like to have him back on Thursday, but doesn’t want him missing in a hypothetical final, therefore, in the next few days he will study with him the best strategy to adopt also considering Wijnaldum’s recovery. Gini played 54 minutes (he would have played 60-65 if Celik hadn’t been injured) and fully recovered. On Thursday he will be able to position himself both on the trocar next to Matic and in midfield if Cristante is forced to climb in defense. In both cases he should pay the price Bove. Pellegrini confirmed on the trocar, while Abraham will be in attack. The Englishman made Mourinho shiver after reaching to intercept a handstand by repeatedly touching his groin, but no injuries were reported. Then, there is Celik’s stop, due to pain in the adductor of his left thigh, he asked for a substitution in the 54th minute of the match against Bologna (there were scuffles between fans before the kick-off). It could only be a hardening and not an injury, the response will be forthcoming in the next few hours. Zalewski has the advantage in the right lane, while Spinazzola will be on the left. Rui Patricio will be back in goal who breathed his breath once giving Svilar the opportunity to make his debut in Serie A: «In the last 10 months I’ve improved mentally. The head is on Thursday, we have a one-goal lead but it doesn’t mean anything». He can’t wait, Missori, after his debut as owner. “It’s the best day of my life. I dedicate it to my family, to my grandfather. It’s a privilege to be able to train with the Roma champions».

BAYER DRAW

The massive turnover strategy was also partially followed by Xabi Alonso who drew away against Stuttgart (1-1). Four changes compared to the eleven who started at the Olimpico: Andrich and Kossounou due to injury, as well as Hlozek and Wirtz. Instead, Azmoun, Adli, Demirbay and Bakker played. Bayer Leverkusen are currently in seventh place in the Bundesliga on 49 points, out of any European competition. The goal is to overturn the 1-0 result of the Olimpico to access the final and try the Champions League shot.