{"id":227945,"date":"2025-10-16T02:10:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T02:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/227945\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T02:10:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T02:10:22","slug":"totti-predicts-unexpected-hero-of-roma-vs-inter-battle-in-week-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/227945\/","title":{"rendered":"Totti predicts unexpected hero of ‘Roma vs. Inter battle ‘ in Week 7"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"GENOA,<\/p>\n

GENOA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 28: Francesco Totti, former captain of Roma, reacts prior to kick-off in the Serie A TIM match between Genoa CFC and AS Roma at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on September 28, 2023 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Roma legend Francesco Totti makes a rather surprising prediction for this weekend\u2019s clash between the Giallorossi and Inter, when asked to tip the most decisive player. \u2018It\u2019ll be a battle.\u2019<\/p>\n

It kicks off<\/a> at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).<\/p>\n

\u201cI have played this fixture many times and I know full well what this match means, especially at a moment like this when Roma are top of the table,\u201d Totti told La Gazzetta dello Sport.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is one of those games where you don\u2019t need a shirt and tie, but a helmet. Inter are probably the most elegant team in Serie A, but this will be a battle.\u201d<\/p>\n

Paulo Dybala could return to the starting XI after injury problems, although Angelino is a major doubt with bronchitis, while Marcus Thuram and Matteo Darmian are out for Inter.<\/p>\n

Totti tips star man for Roma vs. Inter\"ROME,ROME, ITALY \u2013 FEBRUARY 24: Bryan Cristante of Roma celebrates scoring his teams fourth goal of the game with teammate Anass Salah-Eddine during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Monza at Stadio Olimpico on February 24, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

With that in mind, who does Totti tip to be decisive this weekend?<\/p>\n

\u201cI might be banal, but Lautaro Martinez and Dybala are players who are capable of changing a game. However, if I had to choose someone to make the difference, I\u2019d go for Bryan Cristante.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cAs I said, it\u2019s going to be a battle, and when you need to go out there wearing a helmet, the midfielders are crucial. Cristante is someone you can always rely on. Daniele De Rossi was right when he said Roma should always have someone like him.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe has football intelligence and has always been underestimated, but his presence is felt on the field. Bryan always gives you something extra and never holds back in the tackle.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"WUHAN,WUHAN, CHINA \u2013 NOVEMBER 26: Former Italian football player Francesco Totti reacts during the 2023 World Super-footballer Games between American Star Team and European Star Team at Wuhan Sports Center on November 26, 2023 in Wuhan, China. (Photo by Wang He\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Roma have had a remarkable start to life under new coach Gian Piero Gasperini, as they are joint top of the table with Napoli.<\/p>\n

\u201cHopefully they can continue like this to the end,\u201d added Totti.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a long journey and we are only at the start, so we should wait before passing judgment. If they should still be among the top teams with 7-8 games left, then they can dream.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can say this side has everything required to target a Champions League place, which is the main objective.\u201d<\/p>\n

Totti has revealed in the past that he was approached by clubs to leave Roma, including Inter and Real Madrid, but has no regrets.<\/p>\n

\u201cI spent 25 years with Roma and it is a decision I would not change for anything. It was a different choice from many other players, but one I felt was right.\u201d<\/p>\n


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