AS Roma Faces Lille in Europa League Showdown

ROMA, Italy — AS Roma is set to face Lille on Thursday in the second round of the Europa League group stage. The match follows Roma’s recent success against Nice, where they secured a 2-1 victory in their tournament opener.

Under the guidance of coach Gian Piero Gasperini, Roma is currently tied for first place in Serie A with Milan and Napoli. The team aims to continue their strong performance in Europe against another French opponent.

Gasperini chose to start Ferguson over Dovbyk, highlighting the importance of this match. “Lille is a challenging opponent, but we are ready,” Gasperini stated in a press conference.

Captain Lorenzo Pellegrini, who is eager to contribute, hopes to find the net after sitting out three previous matches. Pellegrini recently scored two goals against Lazio, showing his goal-scoring capability.

For Lille, all eyes will be on striker Olivier Giroud, known for his scoring ability. Gasperini said, “Giroud is a key player, and we must keep a close watch on him throughout the match.”

This Europa League encounter promises to be a thrilling continuation of AS Roma’s campaign as they look to strengthen their position in the tournament.