Bryan Cristante is on the verge of making history with Roma. In the match against Inter, he will reach the significant milestone of 290 appearences in the yellow-red jersey, surpassing a legend like Vincent Candela, who stopped at 289. This achievement will allow him to tie with the venerable Arcadio Venturi. The former Atalanta player, who arrived in 2018, is a linchpin for all coaches. From Mourinho to De Rossi, and now with Juric, he remains an immovable starter.
In the match against Inter scheduled for Sunday at 20.45, he will become the 20th player with the most appearances in Roma’s history, drawing level with Arcadio Venturi (a midfielder who played in the Capital from 1948 to 1957). But the numbers of Cristante are set to surge. Over the past three years, thanks in part to standout performances in significant European tournaments, he has consistently clocked up at least 50 seasonal games. For this reason, other big names within this distinguished ranking have landed squarely in his crosshairs. Indeed, Rodrigo Taddei is recorded with 296 appearances, whilst Del Vecchio has notched up an impressive 300. Then there are Di Bartolomei and Pruzzo ranked respectively at 314 and 315. Should they maintain the same consistency as always, they might secure a place at the twelfth or thirteenth spot, trailing behind Tommasi. Arm in arm with Bryan is Lorenzo Pellegrini, who is already at 290 and aiming to climb the ranks. Among those still at Trigoria is also El Shaarawy at 285 (the same as De Sisti). Despite criticism from some fans and boos from the Olympic Stadium, he remains essential for Ivan Juric too. And the numbers, at the moment, are siding with the Croatian coach. He leads the pack in stolen and intercepted balls. In terms of duels won, he also surpasses all his teammates. He has lost his place in the National team and is not part of Spalletti’s plans (for now) in the new cycle of the Azzurri post-Euros. During these days of rest, he has been working hard in Trigoria and will take to the field from the first minute against Inter. Beside him, it’s a toss-up between Koné and Pisilli, with the Frenchman holding the edge.