Brighton vs Roma Player Lineup Prediction in the Last 16 of the Europa League

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – The English club, Brighton and Hove Albion, had to fight extra hard when they hosted AS Roma from Italy in the second leg of the last 16 of the Europa League, Friday (15/3/2024) early morning WIB.

The reason is, the team coached by Roberto De Zerbi was trailing 0-4 when they visited Roma's headquarters, Stadio Olimpico, on legs First. The winning goals for the team based in the Italian capital were scored by Paulo Dybala, Romelu Lukaku, Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante.

With a 4-0 lead, it is very normal that Daniele De Rossi's troops are favorites to progress to the quarter-finals. Brighton will be heading legs these two are without at least five players due to injury.

Roma will continue to appear without players like Tammy Abraham and Rasmus Kristensen. Renato Sanches and Chris Smalling are also likely to miss this match.

Brighton really face a tough task in this match, having lost 4-0 in the Italian capital last week. The team nicknamed The Seagulls won 1-0 over Nottingham Forest on Sunday. However, Pascal Gross and friends will need at least four more goals in this match.

Roma's performance in the first leg last Thursday surprised many people. However, the Italian team has performed extraordinary since the arrival of Daniele De Rossi in January.

Giallorossi were held to a draw at Fiorentina in the Italian League on Sunday (10/3/2024) evening. However, they are predicted to advance to the quarter-finals.

In this match, Brighton coach Roberto De Zerbi is predicted to use a 4-2-3-1 formation. This Italian coach will play Danny Welbeck as the sole spearhead.

The former Arsenal striker will be supported by Simon Adingra, Adam Llana and former Barcelona player Ansu Fati. Pascal Gross and Billy Gilmour will partner in midfield.

Meanwhile, the back line will be entrusted to Tariq Lamptey, Jan Paul Hecke, Lewid Dunk and Pervis Estupinan. They will guard goalkeeper Jason Steele.

In the Roma camp, coach Daniele De Rossi is expected to use a 4-3-3 pattern featuring many second-string players. He will feature Paulo Dybala, Romelu Lukaku and Stephan Shaarawy in the front row.

This trio is supported by Edoardo Bove, Leandro Paredes, and Lorenzo Pellegrini. In the back row, De Rossi will place Zeki Çelik, Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka and Nicola Zalewski. The goalkeeper position was entrusted to Mile Svilar.

Brighton vs Roma Player Lineup Prediction
Brighton and Hove Albion (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Jason Steele
Back: Tariq Lamptey, Jan Paul Hecke, Lewid Dunk, Pervis Estupiñán
Middle: Pascal Gross, Billy Gilmour
Front: Simon Adingra, Adam Llana, Ansu Fati
Front: Danny Welbeck
Coach: Roberto De Zerbi

Roma (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Mile Svilar
Back: Zeki Çelik, Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka, Nicola Zalewski
Middle: Edoardo Bove, Leandro Paredes, Lorenzo Pellegrini
Forwards: Paulo Dybala, Romelu Lukaku, Stephan Shaarawy
Coach: Daniele De Rossi