A shock that promises to be particularly tasty. This Friday at 8:45 p.m., AS Roma and AC Milan will face off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome for Serie A Matchday 3. The Milanese started the season with a bang, winning twice in as many of matches and at the same time taking the lead in the championship. Facing Roma, they will rely in particular on their French contingent led by an Olivier Giroud in full swing, he who was called to Clairefontaine by Didier Deschamps. Author of 3 goals in two matches (including two penalties), he will count on the help of his partner in selection Théo Hernandez, also scorer this season against Torino last weekend.
Stefano Pioli, the rossonero coach, also dubbed his French after the match, indicating, concerning Olivier Giroud: “He is an example, a technical and mental leader, he is always available to help the team. He has won a lot in his career, he is happy here. Of course, he is not so young anymore, he will catch his breath from time to time, but I am proud to train him. The Lombard coach also did not forget the goalkeeper of the France team Mike Maignan, also author of a great performance against Torino. He even allowed himself a rather daring comparison: “We miss Zlatan, but what he did best was to make us grow mentally. From a personal point of view, Maignan is the one who comes closest to him. Full of confidence, Stefano Pioli’s men will aim for the pass of three.
If they make a lot of talk about them on the transfer window with in particular the arrival of Romelo Lukaku, the men of José Mourinho encounter for their part difficulties on the ground. Following their defeat last week against Verona (1-0), despite a goal from Houssem Aouar arriving this summer from Lyon, the Romans have only one small point taken in two matches. A defeat this weekend would already place them in a complex situation. To make matters worse, Argentinian Paulo Dybala is doubtful for the game after feeling muscle discomfort in the second half against Verona. If this were to be confirmed, it would represent a blow for José Mourinho who would have to compose without his playmaker.
