Italy loses 2 more midfielders ahead of Swiss qualifier
Italy coach Roberto Mancini has lost another two midfielders ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Switzerland on Friday in RomeNOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting versus Venezia Pellegrini (knee) will get the nod in Sunday's game against Venezia.
Impact Pellegrini will play through a knee ailment as expected. He has posted two goals, one assist, 21 shots and 17 chances created in the last five matches.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Available against Venezia Pellegrini (knee) is not 100 percent but he will be an option Sunday versus Venezia, Jose Mourinho announced.
Impact Pellegrini was able to practice just once with the rest of the group this week, but it looks like he will bite the bullet and continue starting. He has posted five goals, two assists, 28 chances created and 60 crosses in ten games. The alternative would be to move Henrikh Mkhitaryan to no.10 and deploy Stephan El Shaarawy on the left wing.
NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mancini calls up Pobega for decisive World Cup qualifiers
Torino midfielder Tommaso Pobega has been called up to Italy’s squad for the first time for decisive World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland and Northern IrelandNOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nursing knee problem Pellegrini will sit out Thursday's European Conference League game with Bodo/Glimt due to knee soreness, Sky Italy reports.
Impact Pellegrini emerged from the last game with some discomfort and will be rested midweek in order to get healthy. Despite the hiccup, he has strong chances to be available for Sunday's road game against Venezia.
NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Produces against Milan Pellegrini took five shots (zero on target), sent in nine crosses (three accurate), created four scoring chances and drew three fouls in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Milan.
Impact Pellegrini did not manage to put his name in the shat-sheet in this one, but he paced his side in all the key categories, as it has become customary for him at this point. He has posted two goals, one assist, 23 shots, 17 chances and 33 crosses in the last four matches. Roma will face Venezia away Sunday.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores, assists in win Pellegrini scored one goal, produced one assist, took six shots (one on target), created four chances, delivered eight crosses and drew one foul in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Cagli...
Impact Pellegrini had an excellent outing Wednesday as he found the back of the net and provided one assist to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder has now registered two goals and one assist in his last four appearances, along with producing 18 shots, 13 chances created and 26 crosses in the same time span.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Productive against Napoli Pellegrini took four off-target shots, sent in five crosses (three accurate), created three scoring chances and had four successful take-ons in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Napoli.
Impact Pellegrini put together another quality performance, pacing his team in shots and co-leading it in chances even though Roma did not manage to break through offensively in this one. He has registered four goals, one assist, 29 shots, 20 chances created and 43 crosses in eight appearances. Roma will face Cagliari away Wednesday.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Delivers ten crosses against Juventus Pellegrini took two off-target shots, sent in ten crosses (three accurate), crated three scoring chances and had two successful take-ons in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.
Impact Pellegrini was his usual productive self in this one, as Roma attacked a lot to try equalizing. He led his team in both chances and crosses. He has posted four goals, one assist, 25 shots, 17 chances created and 38 crosses in seven matches. Roma will face Napoli at home next Sunday.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
8 for 8: Napoli extends perfect start with Osimhen's header
Victor Osimhen soared in for a towering header nine minutes from time and Napoli extended its perfect start to Serie A with a 1-0 win over TorinoOCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores in return Pellegrini scored one goal from six shots (two on goal) and created three chances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Empoli.
Impact Pellegrini slotted back into the lineup after finishing his suspension for a red card and promptly returned to the scoresheet. He's only improved his stock this season with four goals and one assist through six starts, and he'll get another stage for his talents after the international break against Juventus.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seventh heaven: Napoli beats Fiorentina 2-1 to stay perfect
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Mancini keeps Italy's Euro 2020 winners for Nations League
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Sent off late Pellegrini was sent off in the second half of Thursday's match with Udinese.
Impact Pellegrini was shown his second yellow card of the match in the 90th minute forcing Roma to finish the match with ten men. The midfielder will miss Sunday's Rome derby with Lazio through suspension.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores at Verona Pellegrini scored one goal from four shots, created three chances, sent in six crosses (two accurate), made three tackles (two won), one interception and two clearances in Sunday's...
Impact Pellegrini had a pretty good all-around performance, but couldn't help them avoid the road loss. He scored the opener in the 36th minute, but they conceded three times in second half and dropped all three points. The midfielder will look to get on the scoresheet again versus Udinese on Thursday.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mourinho has 1st defeat with Roma; Juventus still can't win
José Mourinho had his first defeat as Roma coach as his side surprisingly lost 3-2 at Hellas Verona in Serie ASEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tottenham draws, Roma wins in new Europa Conference League
Tottenham has drawn 2-2 with Rennes in their opening game of the group stage of the Europa Conference League and Roma has beaten CSKA Sofia of Bulgaria 5-1SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Registers assist in win Pellegrini provided one assist, took four shots (one on target), created four chances, delivered four crosses, won one tackle and drew two fouls in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Sassuolo...
Impact Pellegrini had a great offensive outing Sunday as he provided his first assist of the season to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder has been very active on the offensive end due to his role on set pieces, resulting in two goals and one assist in three appearances.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Available versus Sassuolo Pellegrini has recovered from his thigh injury and will play versus Sassuolo, Roma coach Mourinho informed.
Impact Pellegrini picked up a small problem early in the week wihile training with Italy, but he has been a full go in practice in the lead-up of the game. He will likely continue starting. He tallied two goals, six shots, and three created chances in the first two games.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Avoids significant issues Pellegrini took some tests on his thigh, which ruled out a strain or other substantial problems, Sky Sport reports.
Impact Pellegrini should be good to go for Sunday's game versus Sassuolo, but he will continue to be monitored in practice by the training staff after experiencing some discomfort while with the national team.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves national team Pellegrini will not take part in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania and will return to his club early due to thigh soreness, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
Impact Pellegrini will be assessed by his team doctors upon returning and might be at risk for Sunday's game against Sassuolo. The publication adds that the move was mostly precautionary and that the issue should not be significant.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nets brace in win Pellegrini scored two goals over five shots (three on target), created one chance, sent in six crosses (one accurate) and drew two fouls during Sunday's 4-0 win over Salernitana.
Impact Pellegrini was all over the place on the offensive end, initiating plays and stepping into the box to finish himself. He scored the opener just three minutes into the second half and then set the final score at 4-0 with a stunning strike that went into the far post's top corner in the 79th minute. The midfielder will try to keep it up during Sep. 12 home match against Sassuolo.
AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Giroud scores 2 as Milan routs Cagliari 4-1 in Serie A
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Mancini keeps faith in Italy's Euro 2020-winning squad
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Delivers five crosses against Fiorentina Pellegrini sent in five crosses (three accurate), created two scoring chances, drew two fouls and took one off-target shot in Sunday's 3-1 win over Fiorentina.
Impact Pellegrini often managed to pull the strings in the midfield and paced his side in both crosses and chances, although he did not participate in the deciding actions. He registered seven goals and six assists last season. Roma will face Salernitana away Sunday.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
