Will Eldor Shomurodov start the match against "Atletik" in the main squad?

Atletiк and Roma will face each other in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League round of 16. The match will be held on March 13 at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao. Roma won the first leg 2-1, with our representative Eldor Shomurodov scoring the winning goal.

Shomurodov and Dovbik – the fight for the starting lineup

Claudio Ranieri is in doubt about who to start in the attacking line. According to estimates, the decision will be made after the final training session. WhoScored predicts that Roma will play in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Artem Dovbik likely to be the main striker.

Shomurodov's chances

According to Corriere dello Sport, Shomurodov has a slight edge over Dovbik. His speed and ability to help the defense are important factors for Roma. However, his missed opportunities against Empoli could reduce his chances of starting.

Goal.com predicts that Shomurodov will start as a substitute. According to the publication, Dovbik is physically stronger and has more experience.

According to Lenta.ru and Soccer365, Dovbik will start in today's match, and Shomurodov will probably have a chance in the second half.

Who will be in the starting lineup?

Several media outlets and statistical analysts are suggesting that Artem Dovbik may start the match as the main striker. Shomurodov is likely to come on as a substitute in the second half.

Match details

Match time: Tuesday, March 13
Stadium: San Mames, Bilbao
Kick-off time: 22:45 Tashkent time

Roma will need to successfully use their defensive and counter-attacking style to advance to the quarter-finals. As for Eldor Shomurodov, he has a chance to prove himself in whatever phase of the game he gets. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”