Roma finished the season with a deserved win over Sassuolo. The team from Reggio Emilia have never managed to beat the Romans in Serie A play. In a game that carried zero repercussions most Roma fans kept an ear on the 4th place clincher being battled out at the Olimpico as our fierce city rivals were battling Inter. Kostas Manolas unlikely strike on goal was ultimately the difference-maker. This is your 60 second recap
Lukasz Skorupski:
The Pole was able to shake off a nervous start on the distribution front. He had a goal saving stop that ultimately proved vital for the victory.
Alessandro Fiorenzi
Virtually absent today. He was neither an attacking threat nor a defensive presence. He proved again he is playing out of position.
Aleksandar Kolarov
He was on the beach. Constantly left the center back on a one-one situation with Politano. Holiday tickets were booked early
Federico Fazio
The Argentinian was average at best today. His lack of pace was not exploited by Berardi and Co. which made it easy for him to simply coast.
Kostas Manolas
The Naxos-born CB found himself in the unusual predicament that is: shoot or cross the ball. Naturally he chose to smash the ball against Pegolo. His audacious strike proved to be the winner after all.
Lorenzo Pellegrini
Again and again DiFrancesco has given him a chance to showcase him but yet again the former Sassuolo man failed to impress. He constantly lost possession at the final third.
Maxime Gonalons
Solid in front of the back four. No creation at all. He is what we thought he was. Not a regista
Kevin Strootman
Clearly rusty from the lack of action lately. It was good to see him doing his usual cleanup work. Need more from him next season.
Patrik Schick
He seemed up for it. The one-on-one chance vs Acervi proved the potential game changer he is. Unluckily his effort graced the outside of the post missing a glorious chance to stamp his name on the score sheet.
Edin Dzeko
Our most consistent player all season long. Again and again he proves to be an irreplaceable asset in finally breaking Juve’s chokehold on the Serie A trophy. Had two clear chances and the keeper saved them both.
Diego Perotti
The Argentina winger found himself with the majority of Roma’s possession. He was a constant threat on Sassuolo’s backline. Unfortunately for him his late season injury all but finished the prospects of making Sampaoli’s 23 man squad. He lacked the final product.
Stephan El Shaarawy
The lack of pace and intensity of the game made his presence almost not noted at all. The usual energy he brings as a sub was not there at all today
Elio Capradossi
The more I see from the Roma youth product the more I like. He seems to be a legitimate contender to take that 3rd CB spot and make it his own.
Gérson
Sabatini’s Brazilian gem celebrated his 21 birthday today. He has yet to prove his fee. He continues to disappoint.