- Core Players & Star Quality
Pisa Sporting Club
- Reinforced with M’Bala Nzola (12+ goals at Fiorentina) as central attacking reference.
- Veteran Juan Cuadrado (37) adds leadership, set-piece quality, and wing creativity.
- Michel Aebischer (28, CM) brings Serie A midfield experience and stability.
- Goalkeeping upgraded with Simone Scuffet — reliable, 200+ Serie A appearances.
- Star quality is emerging rather than established; reliant on new signings to lift standards.
Roma
- Defensive anchors: Ndicka (3420 mins) + Mancini (3146 mins), consistent core.
- Midfield stability through Koné (2580 mins) and Cristante (2048 mins).
- Attack powered by Dybala (6G, 3A in 1420 mins) and Soulé (5G, 5A in 1792 mins).
- Depth reduced, but still higher individual star power than Pisa.
- Departures Impact
Pisa Sporting Club
- Departures: Christian Sussi (RB), Tramoni (RW), Livieri (GK), Susso (CF).
- None were key starters, but wing depth weakened after Tramoni exit.
- New arrivals offset departures significantly.
Roma
- Saelemaekers, El Shaarawy, Shomurodov, Paredes, Hummels, Zalewski all gone.
- Weakens wide options and bench creativity.
- More reliance now on Dybala & Soulé for playmaking.
- New Player Integration
Pisa Sporting Club
- Nzola, Cuadrado, Aebischer, Scuffet → expected to slot directly into XI.
- Youth signings Vural (injured), Meister, Akinsanmiro, Lusuardi (injured) → longer-term investments.
- Integration positive but fitness concerns reduce short-term payoff.
Roma
- Baldanzi (815 mins), Le Fée (319 mins), Rensch (465 mins) → already involved, rotation players.
- Ferguson (152 mins) still adjusting.
- New signings provide promise but little proven Serie A consistency so far.
- Assists & Goals Output
Pisa Sporting Club
- Reliant on Nzola’s proven scoring record (10–12 goals range).
- Cuadrado & Aebischer likely to add assists rather than goals.
- Lack of established wide forwards → risk of predictable attack.
Roma
- Dybala (6G, 3A) and Dovbyk (12G, 2A) are main threats.
- Soulé (5G, 5A) balances creativity + end product.
- Without Pellegrini (injured), midfield goals are thinner.
- Substitutes’ Experience & Depth
Pisa Sporting Club
- Young depth: Meister, Akinsanmiro, Akinsanmiro, Denoon → low experience.
- Overreliance on starters like Nzola & Cuadrado.
- Bench impact limited compared to Serie A rivals.
Roma
- Baldanzi, El Shaarawy (gone), Zalewski (gone) → depth reduced.
- Remaining bench players (Rensch, Le Fée) lack big-game production.
- If Dybala or Soulé misfire, Roma struggle for attacking subs.
- Forecast & Expected Dynamics
- Roma Advantage: Core defensive solidity and proven scorers (Dybala, Dovbyk, Soulé).
- Pisa Challenge: Injuries (Vural, Lusuardi, Esteves) limit options; team dependent on Nzola’s form.
- Likely Flow: Roma dictate tempo with Koné & Cristante; Pisa look to counter through Cuadrado → Nzola link.
- Predicted Strength Balance
- Pisa Sporting Club: ★★☆☆☆ — promising upgrades but still transitional, thin substitutes, injury issues.
- Roma: ★★★★☆ — stronger individual quality, but less depth after multiple departures.
Projected Result: Roma edge the game 2–1, controlling possession but facing dangerous Pisa counters via Cuadrado → Nzola.