The performance of Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes against Lecce was simply phenomenal. Despite not featuring on the scoreboard, the numbers reveal that Paredes was a key component in Roma’s victory. Just few weeks ago, there were rumors of his departure, yet he leads in terms of passes made in the opponent’s half of the field. The number 16 in yellow and red emerged as the top performer in precise passes (80) and passes in the opponent’s half (47). Ranking second in recoveries (10), Paredes regained possession of the ball 5 times without committing any fouls. Up until a few weeks ago, there were rumors of his probable departure in January, with a return to Argentina to play for Boca Juniors. However, with Ranieri at the helm, the 30-year-old has reclaimed his place in the starting lineup and has become an integral player for Roma. In the last three games, he has played from the first minute and has not been substituted, demonstrating his regained serenity and key role in the Giallorossi’s line-up.