So Roma continued to dumbfound it's supporters today with a very impressive performance against CSKA.
It's truly baffling just how connected our form is connected with lack of adversity. Whenever something even mildly bad happens during a game (for instance a pen against SPAL) , we completely crumble , but if we score first (and early) it's like watching an entirely different team.
I know that seems like something that effects every team , but I'm telling ya, with Roma it's almost ingrained in our DNA. We're just not good at handling adversity in games we're expected to win. It's like the crazed mindset of the city permeates it's way into the culture of the club and we're constantly trying to combat it , but don't have the players with the mental fortitude to deal with it.
Every single week EDF harps on mentality and he's 100% correct. Roma doesn't know how to deal with expectations and it's clearly an issue.
We need some true leaders that are winners and unflappable mentally. Specifically a class veteran CB to pair with Manolas. I'm looking at you , Vincent Kompany. If Pep doesn't re-sign you (which is definitely possible) you need to follow your pals Dzeko and Kolarov to Rome. I don't care if you only play 15 games a season. 15 games of Kompany> an eternity of Fazio. We need to change the culture , and we need the right veterans to lead the youth.
Also, I'd kill for a LW I can trust week-to-week as well. SES/Perotti need to go.
That said , good win , and we're on to Napoli. It should be interesting to say the least.
