AS Roma Play Without Three Important Players in the Match Against Viktoria Plzen

Javier Pastore

DBasia.news – AS Roma have gained another positive result. After defeating Frosinone with a 4-0 score on Saturday (29/9), it’s time for the rival SS Lazio got humiliated with a 3-1 score in the Derby della Capitale.

However, the two victories didn’t necessarily make Edin Dzeko and friends to be overexcited. Apparently, in the midweek, they have to play against Viktoria Pizen in the second match of the Champions League group qualification this season.

Considering the 0-3 defeat of Roma in the first match against Real Madrid, three points are a must to be achieved from Viktoria Plzen. The problem is, Francesco couldn’t send the 100 percent strength in that match.

Javier Pastore who was withdrawn in the first round against Lazio got a calf injury. The Argentinian player might be missing two upcoming matches of Roma against Viktoria Plzen and Empoli.

The team captain, Daniele De Rossi also asked for the rotation in the second round against Lazio. He had a problem with the knee. “I’m trying to control the situation, but I do need some rest,” confirmed the captain to Il Tempo newspaper.

Before Pastore and De Rossi, winger Diego Perotti also confirmed to absent in the match against Viktoria Plzen. Actually, there is one more player with a doubted condition.

He is the star player of the winning against Lazio, Aleksandr Kolarov. He felt the pain in his left leg. But he probably can play in the match against Viktoria Plzen.