The decisive match for Eldor Shomurodov and Roma: the return match against Athletic

On March 13, Roma will play one of the most important matches of the current season. In the semi-final of the Europa League, the Romans will play against Athletic Bilbao. These teams have previously competed in this competition, and the Wolves won the first match in Rome with a score of 2:1. In that match, Eldor Shomurodov came on as a substitute and became the hero who brought victory to his team in the last minutes.

Shomurodov is a decisive figure

The Italian press and football experts are currently discussing who will play as the main striker of Roma in this match. There are two likely candidates for this role - Eldor Shomurodov and Artyom Dovbik. However, the heroics in the first match at the Olimpico and Eldor's recent excellent form make him slightly superior.

Shomurodov is not only capable of scoring goals when his team needs him, but also stands out for his versatility in attack, his constant movement on the field and the ability to keep the opposing defense under constant pressure. His dynamics on the field, his speed and his ability to return to defense are also highly appreciated by the coaching staff.

Raneri's choice - experience or pressure?

Claudio Raneri has led his team to an unbeaten run and he wants to extend that streak in Bilbao. He has a serious choice - to use Shomurodov or Dovbik as a central striker.

Ukrainian Artyom Dovbik's advantage is his experience in La Liga. He played in Spain for several seasons and has adapted well to the style of play of the country's teams. However, Dovbik's main problem is that he has not been able to act effectively in recent games.

Shomurodov, on the other hand, became a hero in the first match against Athletic and brought his team victory in that match. His speed, ability to withstand pressure and skill in deceiving defenders could be very important in the match at San Mames.

Shomurodov's statistics

Eldor has played 26 matches for Roma this season, scoring 5 goals and providing 3 assists. His game has been improving day by day, and Ranieri has begun to see him as one of the key figures in the team.

For this reason, the Italian coach can trust Eldor in the match against Athletic. Roma will certainly be under pressure in this match, but having a fast and agile striker like Shomurodov will help to reduce that pressure.

Europa League - a big opportunity

If Roma can succeed in the second leg in Bilbao, they will have a chance to continue their play in the quarter-finals. Potential opponents include Aston Villa and Club Brugge. If they reach the semi-finals, they could face Arsenal or one of the two Madrid clubs.

This is a great opportunity for Roma and Eldor Shomurodov. If he can once again show his great performance against Athletic, he will not only become one of the most important players for his team, but also further strengthen his name in European football.

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