JAKARTA - Hakan Calhanoglu midfielder is a pillar of Inter Milan's strength. If you want to beat him, Calhanoglu must be turned off. That is the target of AS Roma coach Daniele De Rossi.
De Rossi faces a real test when Roma host Inter in an Italian Serie A duel at the Stadio Olimpico, Sunday, February 11, 2024 in the morning WIB.
De Rossi started brilliantly since replacing coach Jose Mourinho. Roma won 2-1 over Salernitana and then slaughtered Cagliari 4-0.
This success made Roma immediately entered the top five and was in the Europa League zone. De Rossi also brought new hope for the Giallorossi.
Only Roma will face tough opponents when De Rossi plays the third match. However, this former Roma icon has prepared a strategy that is expected to stop I Nerazurri.
The key is none other than to kill Calhanoglu. In De Rossi's analysis, the Turkish national team midfielder took on an important role in Inter's game this season.
Inter won 18 of 22 matches played in Serie A. And, the victory was influenced by Calhanoglu's contribution. He has also collected nine goals and made three assists.
Obviously, Calhanoglu is a threat to Rome. This is what makes De Rossi assign his players Leandro Paredes and Edoardo Bove, or even striker Stephan El-Shaarawy to turn off the 30-year-old playmaker.
If Calhanoglu is not allowed to move, then La Beneamata's game will be paralyzed. According to De Rossi, the task will be borne by Paredes and Bove.
Meanwhile, Paulo Dybala is back at the position behind the striker. However, he will not be burdened with killing Calhanoglu.
De Rossi still wants Dybala to play more freely. That role was played by Roma legend Francesco Totti. Dybala is expected to play that role better.
When that strategy goes on, Roma have the chance to beat Inter who are the most consistent team this season. After competing in Supercoppa Italiana, Inter continued the winning trend by defeating Fiorentina and Juventus with the same score 1-0.
Now, Inter are at the top of the standings with points 57. A four-point lead from Juve who is in second place. Inter also still have one game left so they have the opportunity to stay away from the Bianconeri.
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