Milan v Roma: Three opposition players to watch

In the final Serie A match of the 2015-2016 season, Roma travel to the San Siro to do battle with Milan in a match that could have major implications for both teams.

The Rossoneri haven’t given up hope of securing Europa League qualification by finishing sixth while the Giallorossi must win and hope Napoli drop points to secure second place and automatic qualification to the Champions League.

With both sides needing a victory, Wayne Girard highlights three players Roma will need to watch out for…

Giacomo Bonaventura

With six goals, 67 chances created and eight assists, Bonaventura has been one of Milan’s most impressive players this season. A fantastic playmaker and a confident dribbler, the 26-year-old likes to have the ball at his feet where he can look for openings to thread in a key pass.

With Italian national team coach Antonio Conte ready to make his final squad selection for the European Championship, the attacking midfielder will be doing everything he can to impress the boss.

Carlos Bacca

In the prime of his career at 29 years of age, Bacca sits atop the Rossoneri’s scoring chart with 17 goals – 15 of which came from open play.

With an impressive shot accuracy percentage of 63% and the physical strength to hold off defenders with the ball at his feet, the Colombian international presents a unique threat for the Roma defence. Luciano Spalletti’s men will have to be on high alert to not let him receive the ball in dangerous positions.

Juraj Kucka

Kucka has been the engine in the middle for Milan this season. In the first fixture between the two sides in December, he proved difficult to handle for Roma’s midfield, scoring the Rossoneri’s goal in the 1-1 draw. The Slovakian has been one of the few bright spots in a struggling Milan midfield, making three assists and completing 714 passes – 90% of which were forward passes.