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Lecce’s Federico Baschirotto reveals key to stopping Roma attacker Romelu Lukaku

Andy Mattioli
Lecce's Italian defender #06 Federico Baschirotto fights for the ball with Roma's Belgian midfielder #90 Romelu Lukaku during the Italian Serie A football match between AS Roma and Lecce on November 5, 2023 at the Olympic stadium in Rome. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

Lecce defender Federico Baschirotto discussed the challenge that awaits him tonight as he is tasked with stopping Roma’s Romelu Lukaku.

In his pre-match interview with DAZN, Baschirotto spoke with respect about tonight’s opponent and what this challenge entails for Lecce’s defense.

“We can stop him by playing with the maximum level of focus,” said Baschirotto of Lukaku.

“He’s a very high-quality striker, and you cannot give him any space at all, otherwise he will punish you the first chance he gets,” added the Lecce skipper.

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MatchDay 37
18 May 20:45
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