Roma vs Leicester City, ROM vs LEI Live in the Europa Conference League, Match Preview, Squad News, Predicted Line Ups, Dream 11 Prediction, follow for Live Updates. A place in the first-ever finals of the Europa Conference League awaits the two teams with the first leg ending in a stalemate.
ROM vs LEI Live: When and Where?
Roma will be playing Leicester City at 12:30 AM (IST). The game will be played on 6th May 2022 at the Stadio Olimpico.
ROM vs LEI Live Streaming
The match will be available for the viewers on the Sony Sports Network. It will also be streamed LIVE on Jio TV and on the Sony LIV application.
ROM vs LEI Live: Match Preview
Jose Mourinho will be looking to reach another European final. It is also an excellent chance for him to win some silverware at Roma in his first season. Also, reaching the final is also significant for the Giallorossi & given that they can no longer qualify for the Champions League. Thus, reaching the finals of the Conference League can ease some pain of missing out on the Champions League qualification.
While Brenden Rodgers will also be looking to add another trophy to his Leicester cabinet. Last season the Foxes won the FA Cup. Also, their previous experiences in the Europa League will also help them. It is likely that Stadio Olymico will look like a hostile place to them and it will important to adjust to the environment.
This is because they are more likely to play with more possession and the home side will play on the counterattacks. It could be that Brenden Rodgers sets ups his side to be more defensively and let the home side bring the game to them. Thus we could see less entertainment in the game.
ROM vs LEI Live: Squad News
Roma
There are no injury or suspension concerns for the home side. Jose Mourinho has a fully fit squad at his disposal for the semi-final clash.
Leicester City
Wilfred Ndidi and Ryan Bertrand are on the sidelines for the game. While James Madison is recovering from his injury and he is also a part of the travelling squad. However, it is not clear whether he will be in the starting eleven or not.
ROM vs LEI Live: Predicted Line-Up
Roma: Rui Patricio; Ibanez, Chris Smalling, Gianluca Mancini; Nicola Zalewski, Sergio Oliveira, Bryan Cristante, Rick Karsdorp; Lorenzo Pellegrini, Nicolo Zaniolo, Tammy Abraham.
Leicester City: Kasper Schmeichel; James Justin, Jonny Evans, Wesley Fofana, Ricardo Pereira; Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Youri Tielemans; Marc Albrighton, Ademola Lookman, James Maddison; Jamie Vardy
Head to Head
Jose Mourinho vs Brenden Rodgers
The disciple is yet to convincingly beat his former master. The former Chelsea manager has five wins over his former assistant, while the former Liverpool manager has only won once against Mourinho. Three games have ended in a draw between the duo.
ROM vs LEI Live: Players to Watch out for
Nicolo Zaniolo (Roma)
With the possibility that the Foxes might sit back, the Italian’s role becomes ever more crucial. Tammy Abraham is likely to occupy the defenders this will create space for him to attack inside the box. Also even if the Giallorossi play on counterattacks, Zaniolo will have to make runs in spaces to add numbers in attack.
Youri Tielemans (Leciester City)
With the absence of Wilfried Niddi, there is no real defensive cover. Thus the Belgian has stepped up as a regista for his side. Tielemans will have to be very alert in the reading game and provide defensive cover to his side. The Foxes have been very vulnerable defensively thus not only will the Belgian have to dictate the game but also provide defensive cover.
12th Man Prediction: Roma 1 vs Leicester City 0
It is likely to be a game of fine margins and Mourinho’s experience in such situations can give the Italians the edge over the English side.
