Roma-Partizani, the probable formations

Roma-Partizani, the probable formations

Roma in Tirana to face Albanian side Partizani in a friendly in a new outing in preparation for the Giallorossi’s new season. For Jose Mourinho, there are some forced choices especially in a nerve department like midfield. Indeed, the match comes in the same hours in which Matic’s departure to Rennes has become almost certain. The capital club, moreover, was already looking for additional reinforcements for its midfield. The kickoff is set for 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 12.

Mourinho confirms the three-man defense and the two forwards, with Belotti as center forward and partner El Shaarawy freer to act around the Bergamo striker. In the center will act Bove and Aouar on either side of Cristante, on the flanks along with Spinazzola there should be room for Kristensen.

Rui Patricio is confirmed in goal, in front of whom three other Mourinho loyalists and now pivotal faces of his Roma side will be deployed. Smalling will once again be trusted in the middle, with Mancini right arm and Llorente left of the Giallorossi defense.

The likely lineups for Roma-Partizani, 8 p.m.

ROME (3-5-2): Rui Patricio; Mancini, Smalling, Llorente; Kristensen, Bove, Cristante, Aouar, Spinazzola; Belotti, El Shaarawy. Coach: Mourinho

PARTIZANI (4-3-1-2): Qirko; Hadroj, Sita, Kocijan, Atanaskoski; Murataj, Mehmeti, Rrapaj; Taipi; Mba, Cara. Coach: Zekic