One of the most important matches of the 31st round of the Italian championship took place at the "Olimpico" stadium in the capital, Rome. Direct rivals fighting for a place in the UEFA Champions League, "Roma" and "Juventus," faced each other.
Close to the end of the first half, Manuel Locatelli scored, putting the Turin superclub ahead. During the break, Claudio Ranieri decided to change the game tactics and brought Eldor Shomurodov onto the field. The Uzbek legionnaire saved his team from defeat by scoring in the 49th minute.
The experts from the source – laroma24.it evaluated the actions of the Roman players in this crucial match as follows.
SVILAR 7:
Played very reliably. Saved a complicated shot from Niko Gonzales. Even returned corner kicks.
MANCHINI 6:
Attempted to maintain a solid defense throughout the match and succeeded.
HUMMELS 5.5:
The Turin players hardly felt the resistance of the German defender. He was substituted during the break for the future hero of the game, Eldor Shomurodov.
SHOMURODOV 7:
He is becoming a terrifying weapon for "Roma." Scored from the first opportunity. He is enhancing his game as a forward and has become a true professional in pressing. Of the six goals he has scored this season, five were scored after coming off the bench. Eldor – the king of Rome!
NDIKA 6.5:
A solid bastion of defense.
CHELIK 6:
Played quite actively.
NELSSON 6:
Nelsson, who came on for Celik in the 72nd minute, justified the coach's trust.
KONE 6.5:
Showed activity in all areas of the midfield. Worked very hard and was one of the most active players.
Took control of the ball. Played much more effectively against the opponent's forward Locatelli and troubled him. He was substituted for Leandro Paredes in the 61st minute.
PAREDES 6:
The experienced midfielder continued to control the ball. However, he could not organize any dangerous attacks.
ANGELINO 6:
As usual, he kicked the ball, but did not show a bright performance.
SULE 5.5:
Played ineffectively in attack. Could not provide sufficient support to the players in the front line.
EL-SHAARAVI 6:
Stood out with his movements during the game. Linked the areas of Dovbik and Kristante.
DUAT 6:
The player who came on for El-Shaaravi in the 61st minute ensured his team's physical superiority.
DOVBIK 6:
Remembered for his only shot from outside the penalty area during the game.
RANIERI 6.5:
Under Ranieri, "Roma's" unbeaten streak in the championship reached 15. Bringing Shomurodov into the game before the second half paid off.
It should be noted that Eldor Shomurodov has participated in a total of 30 matches for "Roma" this season in Serie A, the Italian Cup, and the Europa League, scoring six times and providing three assists to his teammates.
