Last night, Roma hosted Fiorentina and ended in a 1-1 draw. Although the point saved the game, the cost was dearly. During the game, two Roma players were sent off with red cards and two other attacking players left the pitch injured, dealing a huge blow to the team. The situation was unpredictable, with Rome opening the game with a pinpoint pass from Dybala in less than five minutes for Romelu Lukaku to score.
However, the good fortune did not last long, as Dybala, the heart of the attack, was unfortunately injured and forced off the pitch after 25 minutes of play. It is worth mentioning that Azmoun, who came on as a substitute, did not play the expected role and also left the field early due to injury in the second half. In addition, Zalewski was sent off for two yellow cards, leaving Roma with one less player for the upcoming games.
Roma's passive defence was heightened by Fiorentina's equaliser on 66 minutes. Towards the end of the game, Romelu Lukaku was sent off for a flying tackle on a Fiorentina player, further weakening Roma's defence. Although Mourinho did not attend the press conference after the game, it was clear to the whole squad that they would need to work harder in future matches to make up for the loss of this game.
For Belotti, despite these headwinds, it has also provided him with more opportunities to play.