Giorgio Marota Thursday 31 August 2023, 08:06
ROMA – The seismographs of emotions are already in operation, focused on the Olimpico and on the roar that tomorrow evening will make the seats tremble when Big Rom, the gigante with a rebellious soul and a kind heart, he will be announced to his new audience. Just close your eyes to imagine what will happen a few minutes before Roma-Milan: the stadium announcer will shout «Ro-me-lu» and 65 thousand Romanists they will all answer together «Lu-ka-ku!», having already chosen him as a symbol of a new Giallorossi era, in which even the unimaginable is once again within reach and even the highest mountains (this one measures 191 cm) can be move. By now we have understood it, very few ingredients are enough for “Friedkin-style Americana”: desire, passion, a call from Mou and if possible a plane driven by the president himself.
Rome, Lukaku in Trigoria
Lukaku trained individually yesterday morning, observed by the trainers who immediately reported José Mourinho on state of form of the Belgian, seemed satisfactory even to those who imagined a tired and out of shape boy. Romelu is a diesel, but his engine has powerful revs and it lights up with the power of motivation; to say that they are very high, after the star welcome two days ago at Ciampino, is an understatement. In short, the centre-forward isn’t that bad and at this rate it won’t take long to reach the psycho-physical balance necessary to become irreplaceable. During the summer he trained for a long time in his home garden in Brussels with his trusted trainer. Then Chelsea, after announcing to the world that there wasn’t even a shirt number available for him, had to add him to their second team to avoid exposing themselves to a dangerous legal battle. Lukaku therefore lived separately at home and he did not carry out the traditional athletic training, usually indispensable for one of his size. But Belotti too, a year ago, found himself in the same condition: he skipped the entire training camp with Turin, was made official by Roma on August 28 on the market gong and already on the 30th (scarcely 48 hours after signing) he found himself playing ten minutes during Roma-Monza, his first match at the Olimpico. Who knows, Lukaku may not have the same fate. Mourinho, after all, will ask him the fateful question today: “Romelu, how are you feeling?”. The answer, which will also be made up of looks, glances, sincere smiles and skin sensations, will indicate the ideal protocol to follow.
Mourinho relies on enthusiasm
Jose is one strategist who knows by heart the environmental and humoral dynamics of the square, never so involved and united, necessary in a moment of crisis of results (1 point in the first 2 Serie A matches). The Portuguese enjoyed the crowds at the airport on TV on Tuesday afternoon “The King”, as the fans already call the centre-forward, and he instantly understood that this sentiment must be nurtured. As? If possible with an appearance on the green lawn on the very day he too he will return to the bench after the disqualification of two rounds imposed by the sports judge. Mou’s debut and Rom’s: seen like this it looks like a perfect combination to celebrate yet another sold out.
Lukaku in the national team
José and Romelu, both winners and both starving after ending their seasons with two final losses, one in the Europa League and the other in the Champions League. In the head of Special One the idea of Lukaku immediately on the pitch, with the game underway, began to mix yesterday afternoon, also in light of the fact that the footballer will go to the national team on Monday and would like to get there loaded at the right point. Coach Domenico Tedesco should reserve him something more than two miserable spells against Azerbaijan (Saturday 9) and Estonia (Tuesday 12), matches that are already fundamental for qualifying for the European Championships, and before the red shirt in Belgium everyone would like to see him wear that one at least once red (and yellow) of Rome. In today’s finish Mou will add the Belgian to the group and will continue to test its muscles to understand if and how it will be able to use it. The one against Milan is still a derby: the former Inter striker scored 5 goals, packing 2 assists in 8 games (7 wins) against the Rossoneri. The feeling, while waiting for today’s session, is that Lukaku can sit on the bench and be able to take over for a few minutes in the second part of the match, even if a lot will depend on the progress of the match: having to make up for a disadvantage would be very different for Roma from tackling the final with the aim of protecting a result. For sure Big Rom he’s like a beast in a cage: living the debut with a view of the field, rather than staying in the stands to make a simple runway, will only increase his appetite.
Rome, Lukaku arrives at the hotel after medical visits
2023-08-31 06:06:11
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