Yeah,the performance by Roma in the next CL game is key to show us,how strong they are...Yes,they are stronger than us,but how strong.?and therefore,I hope Ranieri could somehow cover their strength by fielding the best formation and try to cover our weaknesses with the right players in the right position,and thats not by playing Nocerino on the wing,If neither Zdenek or Sali are available,I would rather play Molinaro at that right back,i know his left footed but that may just work...
And I thought Nedved was great when he had all that energy in the first half,running everywhere and controlling that left flank,and once he was getting tired,he lost that aggressiveness and was really slow..Thats why i think we should try to bench him,and he can come in in the second half,because when we are going all out to attack,I really think we need Nedved with all his energy..
I say this formation may work,Roma played something like 4-3-3 against Reggina,I think their weakness are at the back,and with Doni i think is injured,Curci can be a weakspot..however their midfield and forwards are pacey and very tricky,I really am scared of using Birindelli...
I would try this
----------------------------Buffon--------------------------------------
Molinaro(if Sali/Zdnek are unavailable) Criscito Andrade Chiellini
-----------------------------Zanetti------------------------------------
------------------Nocerino/Almiron----Tiago------------------------
Iaquinta-------------------------------------------------------Del Piero
Trez