Pisa vs Roma

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

3. 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. 

4. 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. 

5. 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. 

6. Forecast & Expected Dynamics

1. Roma Advantage: Core defensive solidity and proven scorers (Dybala, Dovbyk, Soulé). 

1. Pisa Challenge: Injuries (Vural, Lusuardi, Esteves) limit options; team dependent on Nzola’s form. 

1. Likely Flow: Roma dictate tempo with Koné & Cristante; Pisa look to counter through Cuadrado → Nzola link. 

7. 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.