AS Roma: January 2013

Roma Fans Still Support Zeman

Roma fans have turned up at the club’s Trigoria training ground to show their support for coach Zdenek Zeman after the criticism he has received of late.

The Czech had come under fire following the 3-3 draw with Bologna and attended a meeting on Tuesday with club directors where it was decided he would remain on.

However, a number of Giallorossi tifosi have turned up at the training ground and hung a banner on the wall with the words “Daje Zeman! Roma loves you” across it.

Despite recent results not all going his way, he remains a popular figure in the capital and is 90 minutes away from having guided his team to a Coppa Italia final

It seems that bad news can't stop hitting Roma, Federico Balzaretti will be out at least for twenty days for an injury to first-second degree hamstring in his right thigh.

The tests confirmed that the 31-year-old player the will be out of action probably between three and four weeks.

The Giallorossi left-back has not missed a single game since the beginning of 2013, more than 1,800 minutes in the Italian Cup and Serie A, until the crack with Bologna.

We wish him a speedy recovery.

No Swap Deal For Marco Verratti

Marco Verratti playing for Paris Saint-Germain.

Marco Verratti’s representative has rubbished the possibility of a exchange deal with Roma involving Daniele De Rossi.

According to Corriere dello Sport, both teams potentially could agree a loan exchange deal that would run until the end of the current campaign.

“There is no truth in it,” agent Donato Di Campli told Tutto Mercato Web. “Marco will remain in Paris, he’s untouchable, I’ve said that before and I say it again.”

“A sheep is difficult to recall once it leaves the flock.”

“Marco is at the centre of a project at PSG and he’s playing regularly. I honestly

According to Gianlucadimarzio.com, it has been revealed that Roma manager Zdenek Zeman will remain on the bench at the Olimpico after a meeting with club officials today.

The meeting between the Czech tactician and the club directors was due to take place yesterday but was instead pushed back to this morning and it has been decided at it that Zeman will not be sacked.

Rumours surrounding his future had been rife following the 3-3 draw with Bologna over the weekend with some suggesting that he had to win at Cagliari to save his job while other rumours said he would not even make it to that game and be

Marcos Marquinhos playing against Parma.

According to Daily Mail, Roma have rejected £5m offer from Manchester City for their highly-rated defender Marcos Aoas Correa, commonly known as Marquinhos.

The 18-year-old Brazilian is widely regarded as a Serie A star of the future, and has also courted attention from Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Capped at U17 international level, Marquinhos has been identified by Citizens boss Roberto Mancini as a player that he wants to be bought.

The centre-back moved to Italy last season after impressing in his first few outings for Corinthians back in his homeland, and has quickly established

According to some reports in Italy, Roma are willing to sign Watford’s Udinese owned Matej Vydra.

The Romanisti are believed to be on the lookout for a striker after Mattia Destro was ruled out for 2 months after knee surgery.

It seems that the "i Lupi" are aiming at the Czech international as a short term alternative for Destro.

The 20-year-old Matej has scored eighteen goals in twenty four fixtures for Watford in the Championship this season.

Roma have been linked with appointing former France coach Laurent Blanc should they choose to replace Zdenek Zeman.

The veteran coach is coming under serious pressure at the Giallorossi, with the team having slipped to just eighth in the Serie A standings.

Zeman’s insistence on an ultra-attacking approach has resulted in Roma shipping 38 goals in their 22 Serie A matches so far.

Only one side in the league have conceded more, Pescara, who are fighting for survival.

Now, according to Sky Sport 24, Roma are thinking about what a post-Zeman landscape could look like.

Maarten Stekelenburg playing for the national team.

After several unpleasant performances of Mauro Goicoechea, and due to a lack of offers from any other clubs, Maarten Stekelenburg could stay at his current team at least until June.

According to Il Tempo, it is not certain that the Dutch goalkeeper will depart Roma in January, especially after the Zeman's words relating to the possible arrival of Viviano, describing these speculations as 'fantasy and not reality'.

On the other hand, the Giallorossi have never received a concrete offer from any other club for the popular 'Van der Sar II'.

Additionally, after yesterday's bad performance of Goicoechea, Maarten's

Zdenek Zeman’s spot on the Roma bench is at risk as the club have begun talks regarding his position after another disappointing result on Sunday.

The Romanisti were held 3-3 by Bologna despite leading on two separate occasions and it is believed the club are not pleased with the inconsistent results delivered until this point.

A meeting will take place with Zeman on Monday which will be more animated than the usual meetings the club and coach have after every matchday.

Gianlucadimarzio.com are reporting that while the club are not confirming that discussions to replace Zeman have taken

Panagiotis Tachtsidis celebrates with team-mate Francesco Totti after scoring a goal during the Serie A game versus Bologna at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.

The Rossoblu had already come back from 2-0 down to upset Roma 3-2 back in Week 3 so entertainment was always on the cards.

The result does nothing to squash speculation about under fire Zdenek Zeman's long term prospects as Roma coach.

Back in Week 3, the Giallorossi were 2-0 up and cruising, before a second half collapse enabled the Rossoblu to complete a remarkable turnaround and leave the Stadio Olimpico as 3-2 victors.

Since then, there's been the usual ups and downs that one

Mattia Destro admits flattery at having an admirer in AC Milan, but believes his future lies with Roma.

Rossoneri President Silvio Berlusconi has made public his desire to bring the young striker to San Siro as the former Siena man is a known transfer target for the famed club.

“Milan? You should never say never, but I still see myself at Roma next season,” Destro told the Gazzetta dello Sport.

“Despite my difficulties, I don’t regret coming here. This experience is positive for me, the squad is beautiful and the fans are treating me well.”

The 21 year-old has scored only 4 goals in 16

Marco Amelia and Maarten Stekelenburg in action.

AS Roma and AC Milan have not discussed about the possibility of swapping Maarten Stekelenburg and Marco Amelia.

Stekelenburg is looking for a new team after losing the first-team place at Roma this season, while Amelia has never hidden his dream of returning to his hometown outfit.

“It’s just a speculation,” Carlo Pallavicino, the agent of the Diavolo custodian, is quoted as saying. “It is built on the player’s feelings for the Giallorossi.”

“I’ve had no contact with Roma about a possible move for Amelia

Alessandro Crescenzi playing for Italy U-21 squad.

It seems that Alessandro Crescenzi is going to wear the shirt of Novara on loan.

Back in the day Crescenzi played for Pescara, on loan from Roma. However, he didn't find much space in the first half of the season.

The 21-year-old fullback decided to get more playing time and accepted the proposal of the popular "Biancoazzurri", with the consent of the Giallorossi.

The loan deal is almost done and it will soon become official.

Despite the 2-1 win in the Coppa Italia against Inter, the bad news keeps coming for the Giallorossi.

Roma defender Marquinhos was taken off the Stadio Olimpico field after the accidental clash with Fredy Guarin.

AS Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic has distanced himself from reports linking him with a move to Primera Division leader Barcelona.

The Bosnia-Herzegovina international was quoted as telling Spanish news agency EFE that Barca scouts had watched him at the Stadio Olimpico and that he would be open to any subsequent approach from the Catalan giant.

The 22-year-old later denied speaking to journalists, though, instead committing his future to Roma, for whom he has been a first-team regular since leaving Lyon in 2011.

Quoted in the Corriere dello Sport, he

Roma's Alessandro Florenzi celebrates after scoring against Inter.

The Coppa Italia semi-final between Roma and Inter Milan is delicately poised after Roma edged a close first leg at the Stadio Olympico.

Roma took control with Alessandro Florenzi opening the scoring in the 13th minute and Mattia Destro adding a second 20 minutes later.

But Rodrigo Palacio's goal moments before half-time puts Inter right back in the mix going into the second leg.

The two sides played to a 1-1 draw in Serie A at the weekend and there was again little to choose between them.

Roma started much the better side

AS Roma vs Inter Milan, 2013 Coppa Italia preview.

The Coppa Italia heads to Rome for another dose of Zemanlandia.

In case you're wondering, "Didn't I just see this match?" Yes, yes you did. Roma and Inter met last Sunday, playing out a 1-1 draw.

Totti scored a controversial

Miralem Pjanic has admitted that Barcelona are tracking him and have enquired about his situation with Bayern Munich also keen on the Bosnian midfielder.

The Giallorossi midfielder told Spanish news agency EFE, “It’s true, Barcelona are tracking me and enquired about my situation with my club”

“They were watching me during the game with Fiorentina. It is Roma who have to decide, as the clubs deal with these matters.

“In any case, it is clear that Barcelona are a team everyone would like to play for and it is an honour that they are interested in

Vasilis Torosidis playing for Greece national football team.

AS Roma have beaten Fulham to the signature of Olympiakos defender Vasilis Torosidis.

Torosidis, who plays at right-back, has agreed a contract with the Serie A club, for a fee of €2.5 million, and will undergo a medical imminently.

The 27-year-old recently announced he would not be renewing his contract with the Greek Super League leaders, which expires in June, with Fulham registering their interest before the intervention of the Giallorossi.

The defender, who can play in central midfield and on the right flank as well as at full-back, will move to Stadio Olimpico

Maarten Stekelenburg playing for the Netherlands national football team.

Maarten Stekelenburg’s representative has dismissed the transfer talk surrounding his client as merely speculation at present.

The Dutch shot-stopper has fallen out of favour at current club Roma and has been linked with an exit.

Barcelona, who are searching for a successor to Victor Valdes, have been mooted as contenders for his signature, while Martin Jol’s Fulham are also thought to be keen.

Maarten's agent Rob Jansen has insisted that at present there are no solid offers on the table for the former Ajax goalkeeper.

"All these transfer rumours are just pure

AS Roma will be without vice-captain Daniele De Rossi for 2 weeks after he sustained an injury versus Inter.

"Capitan Futuro" underwent a scan on Tuesday which showed a 1st level strain of his right thigh muscle.

The midfielder will not participate in this week’s Coppa semi-final versus Inter, as well as Serie A fixtures against Bologna, Cagliari and possibly Sampdoria.

He could be accessible for selection again when the Romanisti entertain Italian champions Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico.

Roma Sign Nicola Bellomo From Bari ?

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma have won the battle to snap up promising Bari youngster Nicola Bellomo.

The Romanisti have reached a deal with the popular "i Biancorossi", which will see them net a half-share in the attacking midfielder.

La Maggica have decided to pay €2m to the Serie B team for 50% of the Italian’s contract.

Bellomo, joined to his current team until June 2014, will stay at Bari and then switch to Roma in the summer.

The nearly twenty-two-year-old was also understood to be on the transfer list of Inter and AC Milan.

Roma and Inter played to a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday night.

Totti broke the deadlock on 22 minutes off a penalty, but Rodrigo Palacio equalised before the half time whistle.

Roma created the first quality

Barcelona are reportedly looking to make a move for Roma’s Marquinhos.

Marcos Aoas Correa, commonly known as Marquinhos, moved to Stadio Olimpico in the summer, but has impressed in the 16 appearances for Roma.

Under the terms of his current deal, Marquinhos is earning around €800,000 per season, but Roma officials are eager to improve his contract in order to ward off interest from top European clubs.

According to the Corriere dello Sport, Barcelona sent scouts to watch the Brazilian during their Coppa Italia match against Fiorentina.

It is also thought the Catalan giants would be

Roma meet Inter twice in the space of four days, in both league and cup action.

I Lupi have slid down to sixth, three points behind Fiorentina and a full ten out of the Champions League positions.

Back in November, it looked as

Dan Meis, the architect who is working on a new 60,000 capacity AS Roma stadium, issued a statement from his Twitter profile:

"In 25 years of designing stadiums I have NEVER met more passionate and caring fans"

"No one deserves a world class stadium more than AS Roma"

Meis is also author of several American sports venues, most legendary the Staples Centre in Los Angeles.

Roma Close To Signing Nicola Bellomo?

According to La Roma Siamo Noi, the representative of Bari starlet Nicola Bellomo has informed that he is in negotiations along with AS Roma about a possible transfer.

The almost twenty-two-year-old is an attacking midfielder who is being scouted by a several major-flight clubs.

AC Milan began negotiations with Bari this week, although it is more likely that Roma and Inter are better positioned to acquire the player.

Agent Davide Lippi added: “I can state that Roma are one of a number of teams interested in Bellomo,”

“The Giallorossi are extremely attracted in the youngster, but I can’t actually reveal too much more as this is a quite sensitive segment.”

Nancy left-back Massadio Haidara suggest that a transfer to England would be his primary option in January, although it is also possible to end up at AS Roma.

Haidara informed RMC: "Newcastle have requested information about me, but both sides has to agree."

"But anyway, I would be extremely satisfied to play there. My choice is England. It is the Premier League that attracts me the most and would fit my game perfect."

"A switch to Roma? They are a excellent side, therefore I would be pleased to play there."

"I do not plan on leaving at all costs. I will depart if there is a ideal offer for me and the team."

Derby day thriller finished with a goal in extra time from Mattia Destro saw AS Roma edge out hosts Fiorentina 1-0 and raise to the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia.

La Maggica struck after ninety-seven minutes with Mattia turning in a pass from the right provided by the Bosnian wizard

Diego Sebastián Laxalt Suárez in action.

According to TMW, Roma set sights on Defensor Sporting midfielder Diego Laxalt.

Diego Sebastián Laxalt Suárez, also called "The New Gargano", is a left winger/striker born on February 7, 1993 in Uruguay.

Meanwhile, the Giallorossi scouts provided very positive reports on the player.

They describe him as very physically strong with excellent ball controlling skills, although he's a left footer.

It seems that La Maggica will continue to hunt for talented young players.

AS Roma legend Francesco Totti has been ruled out of Wednesday evening's Coppa Italia quarter-final trip to Florence subsequently after damaging his hip flexor muscle.

The thirty-six-old was forced to pull out of the initial line-up shortly before the Romanisti suffered a 1-0 loss at Catania, and furthermore medicinal examinations have now showed the extent of the injury.

A report on the Serie A club's official site read: "Francesco Totti has passed through ultrasound as well as MRI scans that have detected a strained rectus femoris (in his left leg).

According to Calciomercato, AS Roma are interested in Nancy left back Massadio Haïdara.

Haïdara, class of '92, is a French footballer of Senegalese descent who made his professional debut on 11 December 2010 in a league match against Sochaux.

The Giallorossi are strongly considering to sign this young full-back who was recently offered to sporting director Walter Sabatini.

Nancy has economic problems and probably 5 million euros would be sufficient to complete

AS Roma executive Franco Baldini reveals that coach Zdenek Zeman’s work is risk-free as well as that conversations together with Pep Guardiola were just friendly ones.

The Romanisti suffered a 1-0 loss to Catania on Sunday afternoon, sparking additional series of speculations about Zeman’s destiny at Roma.

“I must mention that coach Zeman is aware about my conversation with Guardiola, which by the way had nothing to do with football,” pointed out Baldini.

“I got to know a amazing person

Stadio Angelo Massimino is the location where Catania defeated an injury-hit AS Roma 1-0 on Sunday afternoon in Serie A TIM.

The Argentinian winger Alejandro Gomez is player who scored

"Il Boemo" is confident that his players will come back from their loss to Napoli. “We will go to Catania to play and show that we are AS Roma.”

The Romanisti had turned into Scudetto contenders, but after a 4-1 defeat at the San Paolo previous week as well as a run of awful away results has spotted them slide back down the standings.

“I have been constantly aiming for results since the 1st day, so nothing changes now,” mentioned the manager during the media meeting.

“The results do not commonly expose our performances and I have often been pleased with the way the squad played. The way I

The Giallorossi have officially launch attacking midfielder Junior Tallo on loan to Serie B team Bari until season's end.

A report on AS Roma website verified the 6-month arrangement so Junior will be able to receive playing time.

It's interesting that the Ivorian turned 20 in December and had spells in both the Chievo Verona and Inter youth academies.

According to Napolimagazine.com, Pablo Daniel Osvaldo was injured in training and he is doubtful for the next match against Catania.

The attacker, after a clash with Nicolas Burdisso, was on the ground and then the physio applied ice compound on his right knee.

The seriousness of of his injury will be known in the next 24-48 hours.

The first diagnosis of the accident speaks of 'blunt trauma' and for a couple of days it will be clear if the Italo-Argentine will be available for the trip to Sicily.

Roma Keen To Sign Stefano Sorrentino

AS Roma are the most recent Serie A club to express an attention in "Flying Donkeys" goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino.

The footballer who will celebrate his thirty-fourth birthday in March is predicted to shift on in January, besides the fact that his final destination is undecided.

F.C. Internazionale Milano have made a step forward, however they have been put off as a result of his asking value. Palermo as well as Bologna are interested also.

Alternatively, the Giallorossi could

The ex-Roma legend Vincent Candela is convinced that his former team have the best players in Serie A.

At the moment, the Romanisti are 6th in the Italian league, twelve points behind of leaders Juventus, but Vincent is confident that the team from the capital have the capacity to achieve something.

He informed Radio Audax: ,,This team, in my belief, have the best squad in the league this season.”

“I can't notice any club of that level. Unluckily, the Romanisti have dropped points in the 1st part of the season and are behind in the table. “

Maarten Stekelenburg in the new Philipp Plein's costume.

According to Voetbal International, Maarten Stekelenburg is targeted by Fulham for the January transfer period.

Anyway, it seems that Maarten will obtain crunch conversation with AS Roma executives on Tuesday after falling out of favour at the Stadio Olimpico.

The Dutch who took part in the first Netherlands squad at Euro 2012, began the present season as Roma's No.1 goalkeeper, but lost his place to Mauro Daniel Goicoechea Furia.

His representative Rob Jansen insists the goalkeeper will depart the capital team if he is not guaranteed a first

Napoli obtained a complete advantage of their competition slip-ups in Serie A TIM this weekend once they stunned AS Roma 4-1 on Sunday night to come back in the Champions League positions.

The Giallorossi manager Zdenek

AS Roma head coach Zdenek Zeman prepares for tomorrow night’s match against Napoli and hopes to convey the wave of enthusiasm, and at the same time warns “Roma have to improve.”

The Romanisti concluded 2012 with a 4-2 victory versus AC Milan, that suggests they’ve triumphed 6 of their last 7 fixtures.

“Everybody is in good form and no one complained for jet-lag,” pointed out the manager after a winter preparing camp spell in Florida, USA.

“Despite the fact that they are included in the team, Francesco Totti as well as Pablo Osvaldo are not one hundred per cent ready.”

“It was perfect for the players to have

Daniel Pablo Osvaldo in Philipp Plein jacket.

According to Sky Sport Italia, Daniel Pablo Osvaldo has dedicated his future to current team AS Roma.

“I want to deny these kinds of rumors floating around these days and I must mention that I don’t want to leave Roma,” he said.

The striker has been connected with January transfer to AC Milan and Fiorentina this month amidst speculations that his correlation with the Romanisti had become too intense.

Anyway, speaking to on Friday, the Argentine-born Italian footballer isn’t packing his suitcase.

“I want to stay ,” he noted. “I’m completely

Il Capitano has spent his whole career at AS Roma and keeps to play a key role - netting 6 goals already this season.

When asked about the future holds, it is obvious that retirement from football is far away from his thoughts.

"I'm encouraged by the fact that our president James Pallotta has said that he hopes that I will score the 1st goal in the new arena and I think that I will be capable to do that as well, beside the fact it is 4 years away," he informed TRS.

"Can I play before I am 50 years old? I would say maybe, it could be tough but nothing is impossible!"

And with the capital team sitting on the

The Romanisti are satisfied with Mattia Destro’s overall performances after his summer arrival, his agent has stated.

The young Italian player used to be the club’s major summer transfer, but on the contrary he’s struggled to consistently score goals in his thirteen Serie A fixtures so far.

“His outcome with Roma has been pleasant,” Claudio Vigorelli informed Tele Radio Stereo after his client’s 4 goals.

“It's evident that that Destro intends to take part in every match, but however, he’s always done effectively when he’s been called into action.

“The Giallorossi are satisfied with the choice

The Giallorossi concluded their American preparation camp by a 5-0 win against Orlando City, however, Erik Lamela netted a brace and after that elbowed an opponent.

AS Roma spent the last few days in Florida for their winter training session and performed a friendly game this evening.

According to Talksport, Fiorentina are set to struggle against Juventus and Spurs for Roma striker Pablo Daniel Osvaldo.

Osvaldo, who is in his 2nd year at La maggica, has previously scored 9 Serie A goals this period and is close to matching his record of eleven goals since previous season.

The Argentina-born player, who has been capped six times for Italy, become on Spurs’ radar all the way through the summer, but ended up remaining in the Italian capital.

Viola have commenced a good beginning to the season and want to put in additional firepower next month since they

It's a well-known fact that Goicoechea's impressive goalkeeping squeezed out Stekelenburg as first-choice goalkeeper.

That's the main reason why Stek's agent opened the door to a January transfer, simply because “he definitely won’t remain at Roma to be 2nd alternative.”

Not too long ago, the "Oranje" goalkeeper has been dropped in favour of Mauro Goicoechea still after recuperating from injury.

'Van der Sar II' came back from his injury, however "the hierarchy of goalkeepers is not quite clear,” his

Social Icons

Pages

Feedjit

Total Pageviews

Last 7 days Popular Posts

Blog Archive

About Me

Roma - Parma

Categories

Translate

All time Popular Posts

FRIENDS

Followers