Match analysis of AS Roma fixtures.
Roma v Sassuolo talking points: Kluivert and Pellegrini prosper in preferred roles
Roma earned their first win of the season in emphatic fashion on Sunday, hammering Sassuolo 4-2 at Stadio Olimpico.
Reviews
Lazio v Roma talking points: Time to regroup as decision making proves costly in Derby
Roma picked up a point from a difficult Derby Della Capitale clash with Lazio on Sunday, meaning they have drawn their first two games of the season.
Roma v Genoa talking points: Cengiz and Dzeko key as attack shows promise in patches
The Paulo Fonseca era began with a 3-3 draw for Roma at home to Genoa in their first game of the new Serie A season.
Roma v Real Madrid talking points: Fonseca wins first trophy in tree-mendous style
Paulo Fonseca’s first game in charge of Roma at Stadio Olimpico ended with an unusual trophy on Sunday night, as a penalty shootout win over Real Madrid earned them the Mabel Green Cup.
Roma v Athletic Bilbao talking points: Midfield under the microscope
Roma came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday night, in what was probably their toughest test of pre-season so far.
Perugia v Roma talking points: Attackers press well but defenders fall short
Gianluca Mancini’s first two goals for Roma helped seal a 3-1 win over Perugia in the first official friendly match of this pre-season.
Roma v Ternana talking points: Pastore and Antonucci central in more ways than one
Roma had to come from a goal behind to beat Serie C side Ternana in the second of two friendlies played on Saturday.
Roma v Rieti talking points: Set pieces and Schick give Fonseca something to work on
Roma got back to their high-scoring best on Saturday morning with a win over Rieti in the first of two friendlies played today.
Roma v Gubbio talking points: Contrasting midfield performances as Fonseca sends a message
Roma’s unbeaten start to pre-season continued on Wednesday with a 3-0 win over Gubbio, who represented a step up in level of opposition.
Roma v Trastevere talking points: Florenzi flourishes as Fonseca wins again
Paulo Fonseca’s first pre-season in charge of Roma continued on Saturday with a comfortable 10-1 win over Serie D side Trastevere.
