Eldor Shomurodov is intensifying the fight for the main team in "Roma"

Uzbek striker Eldor Shomurodov is undergoing significant changes. While the issue of selling or leasing him was considered during the previous two transfer windows, he is now seriously fighting to enter the main squad of Roma.

Confidence in Dovbik and a chance for Eldor

The Roma management chose Artem Dovbik as their main striker. The Ukrainian forward was one of the top scorers in La Liga last season, and his transfer cost the club more than 30 million euros. As a result, such central strikers as Andrea Belotti, Tammy Abraham, Sardor Azmoun, Ola Solbakken and Romelu Lukaku left the team.

Eldor Shomurodov is the only striker left in the team apart from Dovbik. There were reports that sporting director Florent Gisolfi was planning to sell or loan him out. However, the Uzbek striker has managed to gain the trust of the coaching staff led by Claudio Ranieri.

Shomurodov is increasing competition for Dovbik

In recent matches, Eldor Shomurodov has been performing at a high level and has begun to seriously threaten Dovbik's guaranteed place in the starting lineup. Italian publications and experts also express their opinion on this.

Corriere dello Sport writes:
"After spending two seasons on loan at Spezia and Cagliari, Eldor Shomurodov was not widely believed to be in the Roma starting lineup. However, now he is posing strong competition for the team's main striker Artem Dovbik. The Uzbek striker is doing everything he can to gain regular game practice."

Journalist Enrico Camelio, comparing Dovbik and Shomurodov, emphasized that the Uzbek striker is superior in several aspects:
"In my opinion, Shomurodov controls the ball better than Dovbik. The Ukrainian striker does not always receive the ball perfectly and can help his teammates. This has been evident in several matches. In fact, we expected more efficiency from Dovbik."

Italian football legend Angelo Di Livio also emphasized that the inclusion of Eldor Shomurodov in the starting lineup was the right decision for Roma:
"If I were in Claudio Ranieri's shoes, I would have played the Uzbek player regularly in the starting lineup. He can bring a lot of benefit to the team."

Statistical indicators: Dovbik and Shomurodov's numbers

Dovbik has the advantage in terms of efficiency so far. He has played 2,415 minutes in 33 games this season, scoring 13 goals and providing 4 assists.

While Shomurodov has yet to break into the starting lineup, he has played 742 minutes in 23 games, scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists.

What are Eldor's strengths?

Experts highly value Eldor Shomurodov's teamwork and technique. He works well with teammates like Paulo Dybala, Matthius Sule and Tommaso Baldanzi, and is active not only in finishing attacks but also in organizing them.

He is also known for his ability to change situations, find his place in the attack, and put opposing defenders in a difficult position.

Eldor Shomurodov is fighting hard to find his place in Roma. While Dovbik is still considered the main striker, Shomurodov's style of play and effectiveness pose a serious threat to his place in the starting lineup.

If he continues like this, he could become one of Roma's main strikers. This would be a great achievement not only for his personal career, but also for Uzbek football.

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