In a season where defensive solidity has become Roma’s trademark, Mile Svilar has transformed the concept of protection into a guarantee.
The confidence he instills in Mancini, Ndicka, and Hermoso allows Gasperini’s defense to act with courage, knowing that any potential slip-ups will be met with a wall.
Svilar’s numbers this season speak volumes and justify the Giallorossi’s ambitions for a top-seeded finish.
With just 14 goals conceded in 24 games and 11 clean sheets, his impact on the points earned is tangible.
Out of 85 shots on target, the goalkeeper has recorded an 83.5% save rate: statistics that place him among Europe’s elite.
Svilar acts as a security blanket for an already solid defense, intervening with surgical precision just when the opponent seems to have found the right opening.
In a costly and aggressive system like the Giallorossi’s, having a goalkeeper capable of canceling out mistakes before they become a fatal blow is a tactical advantage that fuels the team’s confidence.
The next match at the Maradona against Napoli represents yet another test to secure a goal that has remained clean sheets in nearly 50% of its matches so far this season. On a weekend that features a direct clash between Inter and Juventus, Svilar’s ability to maintain an unbeaten run could prove the deciding factor in consolidating the team’s Champions League spot.
