With eleven points in the last six matches, the convincing victory over Braga in the Europa League and the qualification for the quarter-finals of the Italian Cup, Roma is trying to follow up on the good momentum in the home match against Genoa, awaiting good news on the transfer front. Ranieri’s team has been awaited for twenty delicate days, with the agenda including continental matches with Az Alkmaar and Eintracht as well as the trip to San Siro with Milan for the quarter-finals of the Italian Cup and the home match with current leaders Napoli . All essential points to continue the journey in the various competitions but also to continue the chase for a place in Europe reserved for the best classified in the championship.
Even Genoa, after a start to forget, has increased its pace since the beginning of November – benefiting from the change of technical leadership with the arrival on the bench of Vieira – managing to score nine times out of ten, with four wins and five draws and the only defeat suffered at “Ferraris” against Napoli and just six goals conceded (with as many clean sheets). If the confrontation between the two coaches is unprecedented, the one between the two clubs in Serie A has reached episode number 114: the outcome of the matches played at the Olimpico was decidedly favorable to the hosts, which saw the Giallorossi prevail 41 times out of 56 match. The last blitz of the “Grifone” in the capital – of the 7 carried out – dates back to 17 January 1990.
Roma-Genoa, Ranieri’s choices
In the last press conference, the Giallorossi coach spoke about the pragmatism generated by the use of a three-man midfield, which could therefore open the door to a slight change to the formation on the pitch. An attacking tandem of Dovbyk-Dybala could be hypothesized with the midfield formed by Koné, Paredes and Pisilli (a choice that would see both Pellegrini and El Shaarawy move to the bench, otherwise in the running for being deployed in the attacking midfield alongside “Joya”) plus Saelemaekers and Angeliño in full band on the side tracks. The defense in front of Svilar will instead include Mancini, Ndicka and Hummels.
Roma-Genoa, Vieira’s choices
The rossoblù’s starting eleven should not differ from the one seen in the last outing against Parma, with the confirmation of Badelj’s withdrawal but the possible return of Ekuban who could see himself on the bench again. Four-man defense to protect Leali directed by Bani and Vasquez with De Winter and Martin on the outside, Kasa to govern the midfield with the support of Frendrup and Thorsby while up front Zanoli and Miretti will support Pinamonti placed in the center of the offensive unit
Roma-Genoa, the probable lineups
Roma (3-5-2): Svilar, Mancini, Hummels, N’Dicka, Saelemaekers, Koné, Paredes, Pisilli, Angeliño, Dybala, Dovbyk. All. ranieri
Genoa (4-3-3): Leali, De Winter, Vasquez, Bani, Martin, Kasa, Zanoli, Thorsby, Frendrup, Miretti, Pinamonti. All. Vieira
Roma-Genoa, where to watch the match on TV and streaming
The Roma-Genoa match, scheduled for Friday 17 January starting at 8.45pmwill be broadcast by both Dazn and Sky. To follow the match on Dazn you can use the appropriate app downloadable on Smart TVs, tablets, smartphones and PCs or televisions connected to TimVisionBox, Playstation 4/5 console or Xbox (One, One S, One S) or, again, to an Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast device. On Sky the match will be visible on the Sky Sport Calcio channels (satellite numbers 202, 240 and 249, digital terrestrial numbers 473 and 483), Sky Sport 4K (satellite number 213) and Sky Sport (satellite number 251). The race will also be streamable on SkyGo, also available on mobile devices after downloading the appropriate app.
