Just win. After the draw with Sassuolo and the defeat in Genoa, Roma have no more excuses: against Carpi (18 pm) three points will necessarily have to arrive, without ifs, ands or buts. The last two days have complicated the standings (Inter are already +7 and Lazio have also jumped ahead) and, consequently, the climate around Garcia. The Capital, as always during difficult moments, is boiling and has already chosen the coach as the main defendant, so much so that the English bookmakers, always good at capturing the moods of the squares, have returned to quoting his exemption by Christmas. “The only thing that interests me is the pitch – replied the person concerned. – A week ago we were in good shape, then we collected one point out of 6 and it's clear that it's not good. The standings can't be a problem in September but it's clear that we mustn't lose too much ground from the first one. Now let's think about Carpi, we can turn this difficult moment around and start a positive streak".
Nothing is actually compromised, but the sensation of a manager in great difficulty remains, looked upon with distrust by the square and, perhaps, also by the owners. It is no mystery that relations with Pallotta are rather cold, as well as that there have been various misunderstandings (on both sides of course) with Sabatini as well. A positive thread is urgently needed starting this evening: after Carpi there will be the away games of Borisov and Palermo, a triptych that will be able to restore solidity to the team or send it into the abyss of crisis. It's hard to understand how a car could get stuck which, just 10 days ago, seemed well on its way to an important season. Many point the finger at the management of men (therefore at Garcia), while others take it out on the structural problems of a rich squad up front and decidedly less in defense and midfield. “We played well in Genoa – the coach defended himself. – Now it is a question of limiting errors and regaining serenity”. So no revolution but continuity under the banner of 4-3-3. In defense, in front of De Sanctis, the 4-man line Florenzi, Manolas, De Rossi and Digne was confirmed, as was the 3-man midfield with Pjanic, Keita and Nainggolan. In attack, the novelty will be represented by Gervinho, who should start as owner in the trident with Salah and Dzeko. Even the Bosnian's performance (only one goal to his credit) is beginning to cause some concern, although Garcia (“he must rest assured, he'll be back to score soon”) appears to be confident. Castori, fresh from the excellent point collected against Napoli, will respond with the usual 3-5-2, with Borriello and Matos starting in attack.
