AS Roma – Eintracht Frankfurt: Romans Rise In Moment Of Crisis (2-0)
The proposition of 18 simultaneous fixtures on a final European matchday is bound to bring some jeopardy. AS Roma, rocked with a raft of dismissals, required a big performance to stay in the Europa League. The ultras received what they wanted. Even though the game was not spectacular, they— and their guests— could be content at the final whistle with the outcome.
Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere.
The eagles of Eintracht Frankfurt have flown high this campaign. A fearsome front two of Omar Marmoush and Hugo Ekitiké excited fans for the first half of the season but it is unsure if the team will continue to soar to such great heights. Their Egyptian top scorer has moved to Manchester City, and clubs keep adapting to their transitional abilities. However, their place in the top eight of the league phase seems secure and only one more point was necessary to advance into the next round.
On the other hand, it has been a precarious period for AS Roma. The club have cycled through three managers this season: Daniele de Rossi departed in September and only two months later,
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