AS Roma-Inter preview: Spalletti back to the old house

AS Roma-Inter preview: Spalletti back to the old house
2018-02-12 - 17:00
Spalletti returns to Rome. Not as a coach but as an opponent since tonight, at Stadio Olimpico, will take place the showdown between AS Roma and Inter. Both the teams come from a Champions League loss respectively against Real Madrid and Tottenham.
 
Spalletti and Di Francesco are called to a reaction in order to continue their chase to the top positions of Serie A. This match, in particular, is going to be crucial for AS Roma coach since another loss could lead him away from Rome. Both the teams have to deal with several injuries.
 
Nainggolan will be out due to his ankle pain so he won’t have the chance to challenge his former team. On the other hand, AS Roma’s situation is even worst. Dzeko, El Shaarawy, De Rossi, Pellegrini and Perotti will be not available for the match. Di Francesco will try to save his bench deploying his youngest players.
 
Probable lineups (8.30 pm):
 
AS ROMA (4-2-3-1): Olsen; Santon, Manolas, Juan Jesus, Kolarov; Nzonzi, Cristante; Florenzi, Zaniolo, Under; Schick. Manager: Di Francesco.
 
INTER (4-3-3): Handanovic; D'Ambrosio, Skriniar, Miranda, Asamoah; Vecino, Brozovic, Borja Valero; Politano, Icardi, Perisic. Manager: Spalletti.