something to reflect on

Roma-Juventus 1-1 at the Olimpico. The two goals were scored in the first half. It was first Romelu Lukaku who gave the Giallorossi the lead, depositing a short clearance from Gatti into the net after a shot from Cristante. Bremer, however, assisted by Chiesa, brought the score back to parity a few minutes later.

Bremer’s headed goal, separating Kristensen and Llorente, made one of Roma’s biggest difficulties this year even more evident. We are referring to managing situations in the defensive penalty area as best as possible in the air.

In fact, Roma have conceded 12 goals in all competitions in this particular aspect of the game. De Rossi has underlined several times how much this represents a real Achilles’ heel. During the summer preparation for next year, the Giallorossi coach will have to work a lot on his aerial game and try to improve a figure that is weighing enormously on the season.

Headed goals were a constant even when Mourinho was on the bench. Roma are a physical team and, therefore, this fact is very jarring. We can and must improve.