Rome, Italy — Dis Easter Saturday, Roma face Hellas Verona for important Serie A match wey fit determine their fate as di season dey close out. Dis encounter go happen for Stadio Olimpico, as dem seek to regain momentum after a recent 1-1 draw against Lazio last weekend.
De Giallorossi don struggle through managerial shakes this season, but dis match na perfect chance for dem to reset and push for di top four. Di manager Claudio Ranieri need to motivate his players as dem dey eye another victory, especially after dem lose di derby and need points to stay competitive for European qualification.
“After di last draw, we know say we go need plenty grit to get through dis last part of di season,” Ranieri talk. “We dey focus on Verona, and we go try our best to ensure victory for our fans.”
Hellas Verona meanwhile dey fight their own battle — maintaining their spot in Serie A without di threat of relegation looming. Despite di club not able to challenge for European football, dem still gain confidence from previous matches dis season.
Last time dem meet, Verona shocked Roma with a stunning 3-2 victory, but dat was a different story. Dis time, Roma dey look to build on their strengths, especially with Eldor Shomurodov stepping up as a key player. Di Uzbek star don shine recently and go start again since Artem Dovbyk dey out with injury.
Shomurodov don sign new contract wey go keep am at di club till 2027, and he go see dis as an opportunity to make more impact for Roma. Dis match fit help am solidify his role, and with a potential two-striker formation, he fit florish under a new manager next season.
“Eldor dey show wetin him fit do anytime we put am for di pitch,” Ranieri continue. “If we fit give am di support to play freely, he go deliver.”
Meanwhile, Niccolò Pisilli, di young midfielder, still dey work to catch up since him dey struggle for playing time with Ranieri tinkering with di squad. Him recent contract extension shows di club still believe in him, and Ranieri still dey expect good things from him.
“Pisilli get plenty talent, but lately e don face challenges,” Ranieri explain. “I go give am chance to prove himself again, and I believe say e go find him groove soon.”
With an uncertain future looming, every game wey Roma dey play fit shape their path for next season. Di match against Verona go happen on April 19, with kickoff at 20:45 CET, and it go be a clash for survival and ambition in Serie A.
