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Fabio Pecchia trusts Parma’s newcomers and warns AC Milan
The challenge è difficult, but confidence in new faces there’è.
Fabio Pecchia promotes his Parma’s new signings, and expects them to do well even in the face of a big opponent like AC Milan. On the eve of the challenge against the Rossoneri, the ducal coach says that the latest arrivals in Emilia could already give their contribution to the team.
“Djuric, Ondrejka and Lovik are close to already being able to play. They just have to finish their adaptation phase,” Pecchia told a press conference. “Just a week ago Ondrejka played 80 minutes, and Djuric brings great experience. We will need him, as Bonny has a fever and will have to stay out. I am happy, becauseé all three are well and will be able to be in the game”.
For the rest, Parma will have to deal with the problems of some of its other members, who are still unavailable for Milan. “Estevez has been working for an extra weekù, and certainly his condition is improving. Bernabè instead è returned to work with the group and made some passes. He won’t be there tomorrow, but we are getting closer”, Pecchia said.
Against Milan, after all, Parma’s strategy è already clear. “We will face a strong team, which will force us to stay low and long phases of non-possession of the ball,” Pecchia stressed.
Against us there will be a great European team, with great qualities. That is why we will have to be able to defend well and then be proactive when the ball is ours. We have to force them at that point to run after us”.
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Europa League 2024-2025, Roma-Eintracht Frankfurt, the likely lineups
Roma-Frankfurt, the probable formations
At the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, at 9 p.m., the match between Roma and Eintracht Frankfurt will be staged. The Giallorossi are coming off a 1-0 defeat against AZ in the last European match, this is a crucial match for access to the playoffs. The Germans, on the other hand, come to the match after a 2-0 success over Ferencvaros, currently occupy the second position in the standings and are close to direct qualification to the round of 16.
Ranieri will rely on the attacking pair Dybala and Dovbyk, while on the outsides space for Saelemaekers on the right and Angelino on the left. Finally, the three-man defense will be led by Hummels. Between the posts Svilar.
For Frankfurt, Ebimbe, Dahoud, Brown and Hojlund are unavailable. Toppmoller deploys Ekitike as the only forward who will be supported by the imagination of Gotze in the three-quarter. Knauff and Uzun will act as the outside midfielders, at the center of defense Koch and Tuta.
Probable lineups
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Roma (3-5-2): Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Saelemaekers, Kone, Paredes, Pellegrini, Angelino; Dybala, Dovbyk. All: Ranieri.
Frankfurt (4-4-1-1): Trapp; Kristensen, Koch, Tuta, Theate; Knauff, Skhiri, Larsson, Can Uzun; Gotze; Ekitike. All: Toppmoller.
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Dusko Ivanovic reveals Fenerbahce’s strengths
Ivanovic’s words
It’s all set for Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul-Virtus Segafredo Bologna. Two-way ball tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 31, at 6:30 p.m., at the Ulker sports and event hall in Istanbul).
Coach Dusko Ivanovic spoke this way on the eve of the game: “I believe that in the last month Fenerbahce has been playing their best, winning 10 victories in a row. They are a great team, attacking very well with excellent shooters, they can open the court with many players and always play with great confidence”.
He was echoed by Achille Polonara: “We face one of the best teams in’Europe. A difficult challenge awaits us on a tough court, but we are also aware that we can compete with anyone if we play our basketball”.
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Europa League 2024-2025, FCSB-Manchester United, the likely formations
FCSB-Manchester United, the probable formations
At the Națională Arena in Bucharest, at 9 p.m., the match between FCSB-Manchester United will be staged. Both teams are currently in the top eight positions thanks to their successes in the previous round: the Romanians conquered the Qarabag field with a 3-2 victory, while the English won 2-1 against Rangers.
For FCSB, Olaru, Lixandru and O.Popescu are unavailable. Charalambous relies on Birligea in attack with Stefanescu, Tanase and Miculescu in support in the three-quarter. In defense, space is made for Dawa who will partner with Ngezana in the center, with Tarnovanu between the posts.
For Manchester United, Evans, Shaw and Mount will be absent while Ugarte è in doubt. Amorim will rely on Zirkzee as the lone striker with Diallo and B.Fernandes in support behind him. De Ligt will lead the three-man defense with Yoro and L.Martinez on his flanks. With Bayindir between the posts.
Probable lineups
FCSB (4-2-3-1): Tarnovanu; Cretu, Ngezana, Dawa, Radunovic;Sult, Edjouma; Stefanescu, Tanase, Miculescu; Birligea. All: Charalambous
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Bayindir; Yoro, de Ligt, L.Martinez; Mazraoui, Collyer, Eriksen, Malacia; B.Fernandes, Diallo; Zirkzee. All: Amorim.
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