Several months after Claudio Ranieri was appointed head coach, Roma became one of the powerful teams in the Italian championship.
At the beginning of the championship, the Romans found themselves among the outsiders, but finally, by the 26th round, they approached the strong six that grants qualification for European competitions. Currently, the difference between Roma, who has moved up to ninth place, and Fiorentina, who is in sixth place, is two points. In between, there are Milan and Bologna, who have one point more than the Romans.
Moreover, Roma's ongoing fight for the main prize in the Europa League is also pleasing the capital's football fans.
Importantly, Eldor Shomurodov has played a significant role in the recent successes of the "wolves." Our legionnaire has been ensuring his team's success with his goals, assists, and efforts that influence the game outcome.
Angelo Di Livio, one of the legends of Italian football, commented on the transformation of Roma under Claudio Ranieri and the role of Eldor Shomurodov in this process.
- "I must say that I really liked Roma's desire to win against Monza, their unique style of play, and approach. The team performed excellently in the match, and everyone enjoyed it.
The players who went through a crisis in the first part of the season are now shining on the field again. The contribution of the wonderful coach Claudio Ranieri is significant in this. This specialist should explain to me how he made Leicester the first-ever English champion in history.
Roma's current squad is capable of climbing higher in the Serie A table and competing for the main prize in the Europa League.
In the upcoming matches, having Eldor Shomurodov in the attack line was a very correct decision. If I were in Claudio Ranieri's place, I would have regularly included the Uzbek player in the starting lineup," said Angelo Di Livio.
Other sources analyzing Italian football also acknowledge that Eldor Shomurodov's importance and role in the team are increasing.
- "Shomurodov has become an ideal key figure in the Roma system. They wanted to sell this player in the summer and January. Now he is taking the starting spot from Artem Dovbik.
Just yesterday, the Uzbek player had his best game during his time at the Olimpico against Monza. He provided an assist to Alexis Saelemaekers and also scored, effectively determining the outcome of the match.
Shomurodov, who always had the ball in his hands and was ready to leave, has effectively utilized the small opportunities given to him, now shedding the substitute label and gaining the trust of Roma's coaches and fans," wrote Corriere dello Sport.
Indeed, Eldor Shomurodov has played 23 times in all competitions this season – Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Europa League, scoring four goals and providing three assists.
