LORENZO PELLEGRINI NEWS

Silent in Fiorentina game Pellegrini (thigh) created one scoring chance, won one tackle, and drew one foul in 74 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Pellegrini played through a thigh injury, but he had a more subdued performance than usual despite starring as a no.10 with Nicolo Zaniolo (illness) on the mend. He has logged one goal, one assist, five key passes, and 11 crosses (three accurate) in the last three matches. Roma will visit Spezia Sunday.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Fiorentina game Pellegrini (thigh) avoided strains and is set to be available versus Fiorentina, but his minutes might be managed considering the short turnaround, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Pellegrini escaped without relevant issues after bowing out early in a midweek fixture. He has often soldiered through minor problems. Edoardo Bove and Benjamin Tahirovic would be the next men up if he was initially spared.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off in cup game Pellegrini left Thursday's Coppa Italia match against Genoa at halftime due to a sore flexor muscle, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Pellegrini felt some discomfort after a tackle and didn't emerge from the locker room for the second half. Jose Mourinho admitted in the post-game that "there are some problems," and that he'll need tests to assess their severity. He often dealt with issues in the same area in previous months, but he has missed just two matches so far. Benjamin Tahirovic, Edoardo Bove, and Mady Camara would eventually fill in if he couldn't go against Fiorentina.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists at Milan Pellegrini recorded one assist off two chances created and recorded two off-target shots in Sunday's 2-2 draw at AC Milan.

Impact Pellegrini sparked Roma's comeback with an excellent assist off a corner to Ibanez in the 87th minute. This marked his fifth assist of the Serie A season in 15 appearances, which leads the team. He also has scored twice in the league and has six goal contributions (three goals and three assists) in five Europa League appearances. The Italian led the team in crosses attempted (eight, two accurate) and in fouls drawn with four.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Converts penalty in win Pellegrini scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing three times (one accurate) and creating two chances during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Pellegrini found the back of the net after just six minutes, converting a penalty for the lone goal of the match. The goal was the second in 14 league appearances for the midfielder to go along with team-highs in assists, crosses and chances created.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features in friendly Pellegrini (ankle) got the start in Thursday's game against Casa Pia, Roma relay.

Impact Pellegri bowed out in a previous friendly due to a knock, but it was nothing substantial, and he was able to feature a few days later. He has logged four goals, seven assists, 53 shots (19 on target), and 44 chances created in 18 appearances so far. He'll probably play deeper on the pitch with Paulo Dybala, Nicolo Zaniolo, and Tammy Abraham all healthy.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to miss time Pellegrini (tibia) might skip a friendly, but he's set to be good to go for January, Ansa reports.

Impact Pellegrini was pictured in training just a day after picking up a knock and might escaped any kind of injury despite some early concern.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off in friendly Pellegrini left Monday's friendly against Casa Pia after 32 minutes due to a knock on the tibia, La Repubblica reports.

Impact Pellegrini was noticeably in pain and couldn't continue after being tended to by the medical tests. He'll undergo some tests to verify whether it was something more serious than a contusion.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play versus Torino Pellegrini (thigh) didn't feature in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Torino.

Impact Pellegrini was technically a bench option, but he wasn't in condition to perform due to a recent thigh injury. The problem is standard, and he'll be fully good to go once Serie A resumes in January. He has recorded four goals, seven assists, 53 crosses (19 on target), and 44 chances created in 18 appearances.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option for Torino game Pellegrini (thigh) is available for Sunday's match versus Torino, Goal reports.

Impact Pellegri made the game-day squad list a week ago after being diagnosed with a thigh strain, so it remains to be seen whether he'll be able to contribute in this one.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with strain Pellegrini suffered a one-grade strain of the flexor muscle of the right thigh, SportMediaset informs.

Impact Pellegrini will have to sit out the last two matches of the year after bowing out in the derby. They can go in a few different directions to replace him, deploying either Nemanja Matic, Cristian Volpato, or Stephan El Shaarawy, depending on the match-up.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Lzaio Pellegrini was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against Lazio in the Derby della Capitale in the 53rd minute after suffering an apparent injury. He took two shots (one on target) and...

Impact Pellegrini has been in good form recently with three goals and three assists in all competitions since the start of October, but his night was cut short against Lazio due to injury. Roma has two games left against Sassuolo and Torino before the World Cup break. Cristian Volpato replaced him in attacking midfield on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal tops Zurich, Man United beats Real Sociedad in EL

Kieran Tierney blasted home a winner for Arsenal to seal the top spot in its group and advance to the round of 16 of the Europa League with a 1-0 victory over Zurich

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Produces versus Verona Pellegrini created two scoring chances and had two shots (two on goal), seven crosses (one accurate), and four corners in Monday's 3-1 victory versus Verona.

Impact Pellegrini led his team in crosses as per usual, but he lacked some touch, while he was denied by Lorenzo Montipo on two pretty good shots. He has scored and assisted once in the last five matches, adding nine attempts (six on target), seven chances created, and 31 crosses (six accurate). Roma will host Lazio Sunday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers four crosses against Napoli Pellegrini won one of three tackles, created one scoring chance, and had four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 0-1 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Pellegrini amassed most of his production out of set pieces in this one, as Roma collectively struggled to generate much offense. He has scored and assisted once in the past four games, posting four shots (three on target), five scoring chances, and 32 crosses (five accurate) in the last four matches. Roma will face Verona away next Monday.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Converts PK against Sampdoria Pellegrini drew two fouls and scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), five crosses (zero accurate), and three corners in Monday's 1-0 win versus Sampdoria.

Impact Pellegrini stepped up to the plate with Paulo Dybala (thigh) unavailable despite a previous mistake and beat Emil Audero, deciding the game. He has also paced his team in shots and crosses. He's bound to play in a more offensive role with the star teammate hurt. He has logged one goal, two assists, 14 shots (four on target), 11 chances created, and 37 crosses (nine accurate) in the last five matches. Roma will host Napoli Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roma wins at Sampdoria where ex-club president escorted out

Roma has moved up to fourth place in Serie A after grinding out a 1-0 win at bottom club Sampdoria

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists on 15 crosses Pellegrini assisted once to go with four shots (zero on target), 15 crosses (three accurate) and 12 corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Lecce.

Impact Pellegrini missed one match with a thigh knock, but he showed no signs of rust while playing the full 90 in his squad's victory over Lecce. He helped open the scoring in this one during the 6th minute, delivering a neat cross to a charging Chris Smalling, who deposited it for the first goal of the match. He also led all players on the pitch in both crosses and corners. Pellegrini will be even more of a focal point for Roma now that Paulo Dybala is injured, and he's up to four assists in nine league matches.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Lecce Pellegrini (thigh) is in Roma's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Lecce.

Impact Pellegrini missed Thursday's Europa League loss to Betis with a knock on his thigh but he has recovered and is back in the XI on Sunday.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Pellegrini (thigh) returned to full training Saturday and is expected to be available for Sunday's match against Lecce, Il Tempo reports.

Impact Pellegrini sat out the midweek Europa League tilt after picking up a minor thigh problem in the past game. While he's trending in the right direction, it's possible that he won't see full minutes Sunday, with either Tammy Abraham or Andrea Belotti getting the nod alongside Paulo Dybala and Nicolo Zaniolo.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Betis game Pellegrini isn't dealing with a serious injury, but he was limited in practice to open the week and will likely miss Thursday's Europa League match versus Betis, Corriere dello Spo...

Impact Pellegrini is nursing some muscle fatigue, and Jose Mourinho stated that he would leave it up to the player to decide. It's possible he will be able to recover for Sunday's home game versus Lecce, otherwise, Paulo Dybala, Nicolo Zaniolo, and Tammy Abraham would get the nod up front. Instead, Andrea Belotti is likely to start one over of the first two midweek.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists and bows out in Inter clash Pellegrini took one off-target shot, created one scoring chance, won one of two tackles, and picked up an assist in 81 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win over Inter before subbing off w...

Impact Pellegrini didn't have a particularly dynamic performance but collected a point by finding Chris Smalling with a long-range free kick to set up the game-winner. He might have aggravated the issue that was affecting him coming into the contest, although he played almost the entirety of it. He was replaced late by Mady Camara, although Tammy Abraham, who had already come in for Paulo Dybala (calf) would be a more likely starter in case he had to miss time.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting behind the striker Pellegrini is fit and in the starting Xi for Saturday's match against Inter Milan.

Impact Pellegrini is ready to start after dealing with a thigh injury before the international break. The midfielder starts in an attacking role alongside Nicolo Zaniola just behind Paulo Dybala on Saturday.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Inter clash Pellegrini (thigh) re-joined his teammates in practice Wednesday, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Pellegrini stayed home and was managed during the break, but he has shaken off a minor problem that caused him to miss the Italy games. He'll be in the XI against Inter, either as a no.10 or as a central midfielder. He has logged two assists, 20 shots (six on target), 21 chances created and 31 crosses (15 accurate) in seven matches.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not dealing with serious injury Pellegrini is nursing some muscle fatigue and is expected to recover during the break, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Pellegrini was deemed unfit to perform by the national team doctors and will rest and rehab for a few days, but he has good chances to be good to go for the Inter clash after the break.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE