Roberto De Zerbi met his Italian counterpart, Daniele De Rossi’s, build-up and strategy with his own, writes Anujith Vijayakumar. 

Although they were beaten on the night by a considerable margin, Albion dominated possession and successfully created goal-scoring opportunities in both halves.

Danny Welbeck proved to be an immense presence up front against the Roman centre-halves.

Spearheading the Albion attack, he was at the centre of three of Albion’s efforts on goal. Simon Adingra soared on the left wing remaining a constant threat.

The AFCON winner was Albion’s most threatening player as he found Welbeck on multiple occasions in the middle of the 18 yard box.

It is paramount to take into consideration the circumstances surrounding the defeat.

The Seagulls have lost key starters in the final third in the form of Joao Pedro and Kaoru Mitoma.

Albion were unable to convert their chances on the night.

The comforting prospect is that this European defeat will prove to be vital experience in their pursuit of European football for next season.