Paulo Fonseca was appointed as Roma head coach in 2019, becoming the club’s first Portuguese manager. He left after two seasons in charge, in which he finished fifth and seventh.
Finishing fifth wasn’t the initial aim, but after a rollercoaster year, it’s an achievement. Recent form suggests Roma have planted the seeds for progress – and despite his age, Edin Dzeko can still be a key part.
Roma’s win over Fiorentina highlighted one of the biggest benefits of their new 3-4-2-1 system – a shape they are technically unbeaten in. Paulo Fonseca has finally found the best way to accommodate two of his key players.
Roma play their final home game of the season on Sunday evening, as they host Fiorentina. They have the chance to match their best ever unbeaten run in Serie A under Paulo Fonseca.
Roma earned their highest scoring win in Serie A since 2006 on Wednesday when they thrashed SPAL 6-1. And if there was one man who put a smile on everyone’s faces, it was Bruno Peres.
Roma deserved all three points against Inter, and it would have been a big statement. But even though they couldn’t hold on, the fact that they should have won can only be a positive.
Chris Smalling is back in the Roma squad as the Giallorossi look to continue their recent positive form when they host Inter Milan on Sunday.
No member of the Roma squad – nor manager Paulo Fonseca – was alive the last time Verona beat them at the Stadio Olimpico. Can the Giallorossi make it three wins in a row for the first time in 2020?
Things are heading in the right direction again for Roma after their win over Brescia. These are gradual improvements, but Paulo Fonseca now has even the fringe players pulling their weight.
Federico Fazio is in line for just his fifth start of 2020, as Paulo Fonseca prepares to set Roma up with a back three again versus Brescia.
The draw for the remaining rounds of the Europa League could see Roma play Wolves and Manchester United, if they can beat Sevilla.
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