Roma vs. Bologna: A 75% Chance Match!
Gasperini: ‘No clear difference’ between Roma and Bologna ahead of UEL 2nd leg Gian Piero Gasperini insists that there is ‘no clear difference’ between the two sides as Roma prepare to host Bologna for the second leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday evening. Gasperini previes Roma vs. Bologna second leg: ‘Attention is crucial’ The tie is level at the halfway stage after a 1-1 draw between the two sides at the Dall’Ara last Thursday.
The winner of tomorrow’s decider will go on to face either Lille or Aston Villa in the quarter-finals. Roma have been the stronger of the two sides over in Serie A this season, leading Bologna by nine points and two positions in the league table, but Vincenzo Italiano’s side boast the better form, with four wins from their last five league matches, while Roma have only won once in that period. Concerningly for the Giallorossi, Manu Kone, who missed out on the first leg last week, is a doubt again ahead of the second leg.
“There’s a little risk and a bit of precaution, we’ll see. Kone’s doing a bit worse,” head coach Gasperini said during his pre-match press conference on Wednesday. Gasperini went on to describe tomorrow’s match as: “A decisive game, different from the league.
There’s no draw. There’s a possibility of going beyond the 90 minutes. These are different games that always fascinate me.
” Gasperini was also asked for his thoughts on Roma’s recent slump in Serie A results. “Fans’ reactions must be accepted,” he said. “We have to work to our best, get results and bring happiness to the supporters.