Gian Piero Gasperini came to Roma with the expectation of reshaping the Giallorossi in the image of his Atalanta sides: Intense, up-tempo football that was not only effective but pleasing to the eye. While we hope a day will come when Roma’s attack is the envy of the league, but in the here and now, Gasperini has transformed Roma into the league’s stingiest defense, conceding a league-low three goals through their first eight league fixtures.
Today’s opponent, 15th-place Parma, is no slouch at the
back, having allowed only five goals through eight matches. Admittedly, they’ve padded their defensive record against the likes of Lecce and Genoa, but the Crusaders held Nico Paz and Como in check last weekend, so they shouldn’t be taken lightly.
Gasperini’s lineup is in, so let’s get down to business!
