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Pellegrini leads his own
The Roman captain was imperial this Thursday evening to lead his team to a 1-0 victory against Leicester at the Stadio Olimpico, and to the final of this Europa League Conference.
Very restless at the start of the game, he scored several strikes in the first quarter of an hour (8th, 16th).
Accurate also during set pieces, Lorenzo Pellegrini is decisive passer for Tammy Abraham (11th) on a corner during the only goal of the match.
53 balls touched, four key passes, two faults suffered for the Italian midfielder.
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Zalewski revelation
Absent from Roma at the start of the season, for his first year as a pro with his training club, Nicola Zalewski continues to grow.
The left midfielder, a Polish international (a selection on September 5, 2021), flourishes as a piston in José Mourinho's system.
This young 20-year-old player remains in 13 straight games in Serie A. A high-flying performance this Thursday at the Stadio Olimpico, he who put Ricardo Pereira in great difficulty (see elsewhere).
52 balls hit, 76% of successful passes (19/25), but above all two last passes before a shot.
Abraham rises in power
The English striker confirmed his status as the competition's top scorer, scoring for the 9th time this season in the Europa League Conference.
Abraham rises perfectly to smash the ball into the cage of Schmeichel (11th) and allow his team to qualify.
Three shots attempted in total, for a player who has not shied away from defensive duties thereafter.
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The Helpless Foxes
63% ball possession throughout the game for the players of Brendan Rodgers, including nearly 70% during the second period, but sterile possession!
Despite the control of the ball, the English never seemed dangerous in Rome.
Ten shots in total of course, but only two on target, in the second period.
Rui Patricio had a very quiet evening.
Schmeichel not serene
He was not put in great difficulty during the meeting, yet Kasper Schmeichel never transpired serenity in his penalty area.
Often caught in the rush, the Leicester goalkeeper was forced to go to bed at the last moment.
The Dane often opts for safety, clearing the ball, rather than trying to catch it.
Many corners offered to the Romans, and that's how the goal came.
It is not imperial either when heading Abraham (11th), yet the only achievement of the meeting.
Ricardo Pereira in trouble
The Portuguese right side was in great difficulty during this meeting.
No coincidence that Roma's most dangerous actions came from the left side.
Often sucked in the axis, he left the right lane free to Zalewski, who could do what he wanted.
Leicester's No. 21 also at fault in the Roma goal, since he is the one marking Abraham.
Ricardo Pereira failed to raise his game after the break when Leicester fell to three behind.
Having become a piston, the 28-year-old Portuguese did not shine more.
19 lost balls and only 74% of successful passes (35/47) for the former Nice.
A match that will not upset the hierarchy in Seleção.
transparent vardy
We were waiting for this fox goal from the surfaces throughout the meeting, it never came.
A day without for the English striker who only touched 21 balls during the meeting.
Only six in the second period!
No duel won (0/5) and seven balls lost for Jamie Vardy at the Stadio Olimpico, completely transparent in Rome.