If the replacement of Tammy Abraham after the rupture of the cruciate ligament appears to be the priority on the Roma market, the (atavic) problems that the club has on the flanks should not be underestimated either. Four players took turns last season: Celik, Karsdorp, Zalewski and Spinazzola.
And in moments of emergency, El Shaarawy (contract expiring on 30 June) also had to relegate to fifth place in left midfield. None of them have defensive skills, which is why Mourinho has only rarely been able to adopt the back four, he has only done so against mediocre teams with little ability to sink. How does Tiago Pinto plan to get around the problem? Returning to the market and trying to sell those who have not given guarantees. One above all is Karsdorp, back from a championship of ups and downs, injuries and a very tough quarrel with Mourinho (“he is a traitor”, said the coach).
Market, Rome tries again with Frattesi. Sassuolo sets the price: 35 million
He would have liked to leave in January, but no club was willing to spend the 15 million that Roma would have liked to collect.
In the summer, the gm will try again, but the figure is still prohibitive, also in light of the recent knee injury which kept him in the infirmary for three months. Almost impossible to sell it, there will be some possibilities with the onerous loan with the right of redemption, an operation that will not allow you to invest decisively in the department.
Not only Karsdorp outgoing
Spinazzola is also in the balance, whose contract will expire in June 2024. After the Achilles tendon injury, the winger has never returned to the European Championship, he would like a renewal, but Pinto is stalling in the hope of being able to place him at Inter. Zalewski and Celik remain. The Pole is a wildcard and can play both on the right and on the left, he earned the national team and took part in the World Cup in Qatar.
???? Tammy Abraham underwent left knee surgery for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Forza Tammy! ????❤️#ASRoma pic.twitter.com/j3qlXjR2UJ
— AS Roma (@OfficialASRoma) June 7, 2023
The Turk has had a barely sufficient season. Investing in the flanks also means giving more fluidity to the maneuver, helping the defense when it’s in difficulty, relieving some responsibility from the midfielders and giving the attackers more opportunities to score goals. A field position often overlooked, but which can potentially give a lot back to game dynamics.
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