Shomurodov - Dovbik duo representing "Roma" in the dream of Europe: Analysis of the Italian press
The "Roma" club, led by Claudio Ranieri, is in the spotlight with excellent results in the Italian championship. A team that seemed far from participating in the UEFA Champions League in the middle of winter now has a real chance to secure a spot in this prestigious tournament.
Experts from La Repubblica, one of Italy's most prestigious publications, thoroughly analyzed Roma's impressive 19-match unbeaten streak. During this period, the capital club won 14 times and recorded 5 draws.
In particular, the victory against "Fiorentina" in the last match, specifically the authors of the only goal – the tandem of Eldor Shomurodov and Artyom Dovbik – received special praise for their effectiveness.
La Repubblica rated this duo as "the force leading Rome to Europe," publishing a major article titled "Rome is getting closer to Europe with Shomurodov and Dovbik." The article deeply examined the players' playing styles, their cooperation, and their significance:
– "Thanks to the synergy between the two forwards – Eldor Shomurodov and Artyom Dovbik, Roma has come closer to its dream of the UEFA Champions League. In the victory over Fiorentina, these two players showcased the team's strength and potential," the publication states.
According to analysts, these two players complement each other excellently in terms of playing style. Artyom Dovbik's strength lies in his physical dominance in duels and his competitiveness inside the opponent's penalty area, while Eldor Shomurodov's situation is entirely different. The Uzbek forward stands out with his speed, high technical movements, and constant opening of spaces. This can create serious problems for opposing defenders in the team's attacking line.
– "The Shomurodov and Dovbik duo remains the biggest source of danger for opponents. So far, they have played together for over 350 minutes in a total of 11 matches, demonstrating their ability to change the game whenever they are on the field," the publication's experts emphasize.
Claudio Ranieri, in turn, commented on this forward duo: "With Dovbik and Shomurodov, our team is showing a completely different and effective game in the attacking line," he stated.
Eldor's effective actions in crucial matches are proving to be very significant for Roma in this season's decisive phase. In the last five matches, Shomurodov has directly influenced the result with four important goals and assists, becoming one of the team's key players.
He initially saved his team from defeat by scoring against "Juventus." Later, he became the sole author of the winning goal against "Verona." In the subsequent matches against "Inter" and "Fiorentina," he once again proved his importance by providing effective passes to his teammates – Matias Sule and Artyom Dovbik.
For reference, Eldor Shomurodov has participated in a total of 34 matches across all competitions this season – in the Italian championship, Italian cup, and UEFA league, scoring 7 goals and providing 5 assists.
Based on the current results, Roma's dream of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League with this effective duo seems closer and more realistic. There is no doubt that these two forwards have become the main guarantee of the team's attacking potential.
