There have been quite a lot of managerial changes in the Serie A prior to the 2019/2020 season and the clubs have also been active in the transfer market. One of the teams that have done both are Roma. With their new manager Paulo Fonseca, the Giallorossi are looking to a brighter future after finishing sixth in the league last season.
One of the attributes that they are going to use in order to perform better is the 22-year-old midfielder Amadou Diawara. The Guinean joins after spells at Bologna and Napoli and despite his young age is no stranger to the Serie A ventures.
The player has a lot of qualities that could be useful on the road to Roma’s improvement, but his most outstanding one is his passing.
“We have been following Amadou for a while now” Romas chief executive Guido Fienga said, “We are pleased to welcome him to Roma, with the confidence that he can become an important player for the club.
In this scout report, were going to use tactical analysis to show why he could turn out as a perfect fit.
The double P – passing and positioning
Diawara’s versatility is key for his overall performance. As a holding midfielder, his role is often split between defensive and offensive responsibilities. He would contribute to the defensive actions by releasing the press using his movement, but also use a series of passes to retain possession and help with the build-up.
His control and work under pressure are very important in terms of advancing the pitch and providing a smoother transition. Covering the whole central midfield is his speciality as he helps not only with his passing abilities but also with his off the ball movement. He makes it easier for the team to play out from the back since his movement drags players towards him and opens the passing lanes. This results in faster forming of the attacks and reaching the opposition’s half where he would serve as a support for escaping the pressure applied by the defensive line.
His movement on and off the ball is perfect for forming counter-attacks. His positioning would allow him to win back the possession and immediately start a counter. Then, with his passing, he could easily deliver the ball further. At times when he doesn’t have the support of his teammates, he would showcase strong decision-making and shoot from distance.
