Roma's decision regarding Eldor Shomurodov has changed...

“Roma” advanced to the next round of the Europa League, beating a strong opponent - “Porto” - in the play-off round and is recognized as one of the main contenders for the main prize.

The match with “Porto” was of particular importance for Claudio Ranieri. The 73-year-old coach has only achieved success in the play-off round in Europe for 21 years.

According to the Italian press, Eldor Shomurodov played a big role in the defeat of “Porto”, who scored a goal for Paulo Dybala and created a turning point in the match.

- Eldor Shomurodov was very close to leaving for other clubs twice this season. He was wanted to be sold to the US - to Atalanta United in the last days of the summer transfer window, and to other Italian teams in January.

In particular, the head coach of Venezia, who is fighting to stay in Serie A, Eusebio De Francesco, personally contacted Eldor, invited him to his team and was waiting for his arrival.

After the Uzbek striker played an important role in the matches against Empoli at the beginning of the season and Eintracht in January, Roma took him.

Shomurodov has shown that he can become an important part of the team in the matches he is given. Eldor is turning from a player on loan to a hero for the "wolves", writes the newspaper Corriere dello Sport.

Interestingly, after Shomurodov returned from his loan at Cagliari last summer, the opinion, position and decision of sporting director Florent Gisolfi about our legionnaire has changed.

It is known that the main striker of “Roma” Artem Dovbik cannot help the team due to injury. Florent Gisolfi, speaking about the condition of the Ukrainian player, noted that Eldor Shomurodov will be able to fully replace him.

- We do not yet know for sure how serious Dovbik’s injury is. But we hope that the situation is not that serious. Artem is injured, but we have Eldor Shomurodov and he can replace Dovbik on the field.

Shomurodov is ready to help the team because he always gives 100 percent to his work, - said sports director Florent Gisolfi.

Roma has an important match against “Monza” in Serie A ahead of them. Eldor Shomurodov is expected to play in the starting lineup in the upcoming match.

The “Olimpico” arena will host this match, which is part of the 26th round. The match will start at 00:45 Tashkent time on the night of February 24-25.

It is worth noting that this season, Eldor Shomurodov has played 22 times in Serie A, the Italian Cup and the Europa League, scoring three goals and providing two assists. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”