"Roma" has completed its participation in the quarter-finals of the Europa League. In this stage, the Romans played against one of the strongest teams in Spain - "Athletic Bilbao". In the first match, the "wolves" won 2:1 thanks to a goal by Eldor Shomurodov, but lost 1:3 in the return match and left the competition.
Hummels' red card became a decisive factor
The main reason for the defeat of the Romans is said to be the red card of the team's central defender Mats Hummels in the 11th minute, leaving the team one man short. This not only had a negative impact on the team's overall tactical plan, but also dealt a serious blow to the players' morale. When Italian football experts analyzed this match of "Roma", there was a lot of talk about the fact that coach Claudio Ranieri made a mistake in choosing a line-up.
Expert opinion: Eldor Shomurodov should have been in the starting lineup
A number of famous Italian football analysts and experts analyzed this defeat of "Roma" in detail and noted the team's tactical mistakes.
Roberto Pruzzo:
"There is no rule that a goal is scored immediately when there is a foul. But "Roma" actually played with nine men in the first half. Hummels was sent off, Artem Dovbik was not seen on the field at all. He could not bring any benefit to the team as a striker. Now his future will be seriously analyzed."
Francesco Casano:
"I regret that we did not score more goals in the first leg. Roma had a very good chance in the competition, but Hummels' mistake meant that the team did not even reach the quarter-finals. Right now, the team should focus on qualifying for the Europa League next season in the national championship."
Mario Mattioli:
"Eldor Shomurodov should have played in this match. Claudio Ranieri made a big mistake. The team lost because they did not make the right decision."
Tiziano Moroni:
"Hummels' sending off was a fair decision, but it had a huge impact on Roma's performance."
Fabio Petrucci:
"The sending off and the goal 20 seconds before half-time broke Roma's spirit. That was the main reason for this defeat."
Andrea Di Caro:
"If Roma had played with a full squad and not scored in the first half, we could have gone through this stage. But Hummels' mistake ruined all plans."
Shomurodov's development and competition with Dovbik
Roma bought Artem Dovbik, one of the best scorers in the Spanish championship, for a huge amount of money last summer. The club's management aimed to solve the problems in the attack line with this. However, the Ukrainian striker, who started the season well, has not been able to show the expected game recently.
At the same time, Eldor Shomurodov has not gained full confidence in the club since he arrived at Roma in 2021. However, under coach Claudio Ranieri, his game has begun to open up. Now Eldor has become not a deputy to Dovbik, but his real competitor.
Italian experts highly rate Shomurodov
According to experts, Shomurodov plays an important role in the team. He is only behind Dovbik in terms of goals scored, but it is noted that he is much higher in terms of impact on the team and tactical efficiency. Indeed, Shomurodov is showing a very effective game with Mathias Sule, Tommaso Baldanzi, Paulo Dybala and Nicolo Pizzilli.
Although Roma has left the Europa League, this defeat should be an incentive for the team to draw serious conclusions. Experts are unanimous in the opinion that Claudio Ranieri made a mistake in choosing the squad, especially Eldor Shomurodov should be in the starting lineup. The club needs to maintain its chances in the national championship in order to return to European competitions next season.
Eldor Shomurodov has a great chance to once again show himself at a high level and become the main striker for Roma. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”
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