Roma-Athletic Bilbao, Juric’s European premiere: his choices
Ready the insertion, from the first minute, of Hermoso
Today (9 p.m.) Roma's Europa League adventure begins at the Stadio Olimpico. The first opponent will be the hostile Athletic Bilbao, a Spanish team of great tradition with excellent dribbling. Juric, making his absolute debut in the international arena, is aiming for a full haul, so as to increasingly convince the Giallorossi people that he is the right person to lead Roma.
As explained on the eve of the match, Juric seems intent on putting his hand to the lineup. Some novelties are expected; against the Spaniards. In the three-man defense, Ndicka and Mancini, space for Hermoso, ready to make his debut from 1' with the yellow and red jersey. On the bench there'è also Hummels who is pawing to make his contribution.
With Pellegrini unavailable, Angelino, Paredes, Kone and Celik should act in midfield. Forward, bomber Dovbyk is confirmed while, behind him, Baldanzi and Dybala should act. The latter should then leave the field, in the game in progress, to Soulé. As Juric explained, Dybala ". must be managed".
The two teams, on an official level, have never met. The only previous one is about the friendly in August 2019. On the Giallorossi bench was Fonseca, current coach of AC Milan. The match ended at 2-2. The Basque team’s number one danger? Obviously Nico Williams who, however, is not è at his best and could start from the bench.
