Our prediction for this Europa League match:
AS Roma will be aiming to build on a thrilling Serie A win (4-1) over Monza when they take on Brighton in the Europa League last 16, first leg. The Giallorossi have been producing fine displays ever since Daniele De Rossi took over the reins and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Rasmus Kristensen limped off with injury in the last league match, with Zeki Celik likely to step up, while Edoardo Bove is back from suspension.
The Seagulls, on the other hand, head into the match following a heavy 3-0 loss to Fulham. As the Romans have found their best form of late, we predict that Roberto De Zerbi’s men are going to return to England with their hands empty. All Joao Pedro, Solly March, James Milner, Kaoru Mitoma, and Jack Hinshelwood should miss out with injuries for the visiting side.
Highlighted Player (Romelu Lukaku):
Romelu Lukaku Bolingoli, born on 13th of ay 1993 is a Belgian player with roots form Congo. Lukaku played for several youth teams before he got picked up by RSC Anderlecht. After playing for only 2 seasons for Anderlecht Chelsea picked him up for around12 million euro.
Lukaku was never able to get a spot in the starting eleven of Chelsea and after playing for WBA he moved to Everton for approximately 35 million euro.Lukaku made his debut in February 2010 by the age of 16 and is one of the youngest players that player for the highest Belgian national team.
The biggest achievement of Lukakui is winning the Eerste klasse in Belgium and the English FA Cup. With his strength and goal scoring abilities Lukaku can be considered as one of the deadliest strikers of the world. Nicknames for Lukaku are Big Rom and the Tank.
Highlighted Team (Brighton):
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club were formed in 1901. The Seagulls welcome their opponents at Falmer Stadium and the capacity of Brighton’s home ground is 30,750. The stadium was built in 2008 and it was opened in 2011. The venue is known for commercial purposes as American Express Community Stadium.
Brighton & Hove Albion compete in the Premier League and they play in blue and white stripes. The colour of Brighton’s away kit is green. The club made it to the FA Cup final in 1983, but English giants Manchester United proved to be a big catch for the Red Devils.
Brighton’s main rivals are Crystal Palace and the Seagulls have recorded 35 wins over the Eagles. Frank Stapleton, Martin Chivers, Joe Corrigan, Bobby Zamora, Mark Lawrenson, Bobby Smith, John Crumplin and Frank Worthington are notable footballers who played for Brighton in the past. The Albion is Preston’s yet another nickname.