Roma’s new era under Ivan Jurić got off to a flying start as the Giallorossi swept aside Udinese 3-0 in a commanding performance at the Stadio Olimpico. The Croatian tactician, appointed just days ago following Daniele De Rossi’s unexpected dismissal, immediately stamped his authority on the team with a tactical shift and some surprising personnel choices.
Roma wasted no time asserting themselves, with Artem Dovbyk breaking the deadlock early on. The Ukrainian striker latched onto a precise through ball from Stephan El Shaarawy, calmly rounding the goalkeeper before slotting home.
Paulo Dybala extended Roma’s advantage shortly after the restart, converting a penalty with aplomb after being fouled in the box[6]. The Argentine’s clinical finish left no doubt about the outcome of the match.
Tommaso Baldanzi put the exclamation point on Roma’s victory, notching his first goal for the club with a well-worked team move. The young Italian combined brilliantly with Dovbyk before coolly finishing past the Udinese keeper.
The new manager immediately implemented his preferred three-man defense, despite some key players being unavailable. This bold move paid dividends, as Roma looked solid at the back while maintaining their attacking threat.
The match was played against a backdrop of fan unrest, with the Curva Sud remaining empty for the first 30 minutes in protest of recent club decisions. However, the team’s performance on the pitch may go some way towards easing tensions among the Giallorossi faithful.
Goals: Dovbyk 19 (R), Dybala pen 49 (R), Baldanzi 70 (R)
Roma (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Angelino; Celik, Pisilli (dal 60′ Paredes), Cristante (dall’83’ Koné), El Shaarawy (dall’83’ Hermoso); Dybala (dall’83’ Soulé), Pellegrini (dal 68′ Baldanzi); Dovbyk
Udinese (3-4-2-1): Okoye; Kabasele (dal 75′ Touré), Bijol, Kristensen; Ehizibue, Ekkelenkamp (dal 63′ Lovric), Karlstrom, Kamara (dal 63′ Zemura); Thauvin (dal 75′ Iker Bravo), Brenner; Lucca (dal 46′ Davis)