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Fares well in Lecce game Svilar recorded six saves, two clearances and one block and secured a clean sheet in Monday's 0-0 draw against Lecce.

Impact Svilar turned in yet another sound showing, denying the opponents several times, as has been the case in most matches since he supplanted Rui Patricio on goal. He has kept three clean sheets, made 20 saves and surrendered three goals in the last five matches. Roma will host Lazio on Sunday.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Svilar made three saves on his way to a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Svilar kept his third clean sheet in nine games since taking over as Roma's no.1 keeper. He did well to keep out a Uros Racic effort before benefitting from a slice of luck when he inadvertently deflected what would have been an own goal onto the post. The keeper next comes up against 13th-placed Lecce.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Saves PK on Sunday Svilar made three saves, including a penalty, and conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Svilar didn't have the same spectacular stat line of other contests but was still decisive for Roma as he saved a penalty to prevent Cristiano Biraghi from making it 3-1 for the opposition with roughly 10 minutes to play. This was the first penalty save of the season for the goalkeeper, who had 31 saves, seven goals allowed and two clean sheets over seven games in all competitions since taking over as a starter.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once versus Monza Svilar made four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Monza.

Impact Svilar had mostly a quiet day as his team dominated, but Andrea Carboni bagged a late consolation goal with a piledriver from distance. He has surpassed Rui Patricio in the hierarchy and has been pretty good in his five starts, where he has made 24 saves, surrendered five goals and kept one clean sheet. Roma will host Brighton in the Europa League on Thursday and then visit Fiorentina next Sunday.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five saves in victory Svilar recorded five saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 3-2 victory over Torino.

Impact Svilar was at the heart of Roma's defensive effort during their 3-2 victory over Torino on Monday. He rebuffed five Torino attempts on goal, allowed one goal from open play and was saddled with an own goal by teammate Dean Huijsen late in the match. Since Svilar has seemingly taken over the goalkeeper's gloves from Rui Patricio, he's produced 20 saves, allowed four goals and produced one clean sheet over four matches. Roma and Svilar will next have to defend their net versus a Monza attack on Saturday that ranks in the bottom half of Serie A, having scored 27 times over 26 matches.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Massive in goal Svilar registered seven saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 3-0 win over Frosinone.

Impact Svilar made a season-high seven saves as he kept his first clean sheet in Serie A this season. He has largely played second fiddle to Rui Patricio this season but this marked his first time starting consecutive games, signifying a change of the guard may be in order under new manager Daniele De Rossi.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sees two go in loss Svilar made two saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-1 loss against AC Milan.

Impact With Rui Patricio resting, Svilar got the start Sunday and conceded two goals during Sunday's loss. It was also his first Serie A match of the season, having previous made all six of his starts during the UEL for the team.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

One save in win Svilar made one save and conceded once in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Spezia.

Impact Svilar was starting in place of first-choice keeper Rui Patricio, who was rested for the final game of the season following Wednesday's Europa League Final. Svilar made three appearances this season, conceding three goals and keeping one clean sheet.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two goals Svilar registered three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Fiorentina.

Impact With the 2023 Europa League Final coming up Wednesday at Sevilla, Svilar was chosen as Roma's goalkeeper instead of Rui Patricio. The backup conceded goals scored by Luka Jovic and Jonathan Ikone. Unless the aforementioned Patricio cannot physically play or needs rest post-final, Svilar is not expected to suit for Roma's 2022-23 team again this season.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance in first appearance of season Svilar registered three saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Svilar put in a solid performance on Sunday in his first appearance of the season. The Serbian got his opportunity as Roma boss, Jose Mourinho, elected to rest first-choice keeper, Rui Patricio, ahead of Thursday's Europa League second-leg with Bayern Leverkusen.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to deal with Roma Svilar has signed a five-year contract with Roma joining on a free transfer, from Benfica, the team informed.

Impact Svilar transfers to Roma after serving as a backup for Benfica in the last few seasons. He will have the same role in Serie A, behind Rui Patricio, as the team recently let go previous deputy Daniel Fuzato.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE