The Europa Conference League final has arrived, and it will feature two teams with quite contrasting styles. The first ever final of this competition pits Italian team AS Roma against Dutch side Feyenoord Rotterdam in Tirana....CONTINUE READING
The Roma coach, Jose Mourinho, is a seasoned finalist, and one significant expectation is that he will implement a defensive tactic.
This does not mean his team’s attacking danger will be decreased; Tammy Abraham is on a hot streak, and as the season draws to a close, he’d like to lead Roma to European glory. Roma had a poor run towards the end of the Serie A season, winning only once in their final six games.
Feyenoord were defeated 2-1 at home by Twente in their final game of the Eredivisie season. Feyenoord had already clinched a third-place finish, so it was a game with no competitive significance. This one will require all of their competitive qualities to shine.
Feyenoord have only lost one of their past 11 games and will be eager to make an impression here. Their style of play is more offensive, which they will need a lot against a team led by a defensive coach.
CONCLUSION:
This game is likely to start off fast, given it is the final, and both teams will be looking for an early edge. I foresee a battle of tactics, with Roma lining up more defensively, but with the tournament’s two leading scorers squaring off, I can’t rule out goals.
KICKOFF TIME: Roma versus Feyenoord match will be played on Wednesday at 8PM Nigerian time.
