RENATO SANCHES NEWS

Stays on mend for Empoli game Sanches (undisclosed) won't return in Sunday's clash versus Inter, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Sanches will sit out for the third game in a row. He has played just 12 times (three starts) while on loan from PSG due to multiple injuries, scoring once and tallying five key passes, five crosses (one accurate) and three tackles. He'll head back to France to search for a new home in the summer.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed as out Sanches (undisclosed) is not in the squad for Sunday's match against Genoa.

Impact Sanches was doubt in the build up to the match and has been confirmed as out missing his fifth straight match. The midfielder hasn't started a match since September in Serie A.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss another one Sanches (undisclosed) is doubtful for Sunday's clash with Genoa as he's dealing with muscular problems on top of an illness, Corriere dello Sport relayed.

Impact Sanches has mostly been held out of practice throughout the week and is likely to stay on the mend. He hasn't been a factor in recent months even when available.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Atalanta clash Sanches didn't travel to Bergamo for Sunday's match versus Atalanta due to an illness, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Sanches will miss yet another game due to a physical problem, although pretty minor in this case. He has logged just 21 minutes in the last six matches even though he was available for all of them.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Lecce Sanches (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Lecce.

Impact Sanches was available following a thigh injury but once again didn't get minutes even though Roma were a little short-handed in the midfield. He last got significant playing time in mid-December.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Sanches (thigh) is on the bench for Monday's match against Lecce.

Impact Sanches will not have to deal with another game on the sidelines due to his thigh issues, as he is back on the team sheet Monday, lining up on the bench. The midfielder should be expected to remain on the bench following his three-contest absence, as he has mainly gone unused off the bench this season, only seeing three starts in a minimal 10 appearances this campaign.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Lecce match Sanches (thigh) practiced without any limitations on Friday, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Sanches has shaken off a thigh ailment that cost him three matches. On the other hand, he logged just four minutes in two months before suffering the injury.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Absent again Sanches (thigh) won't be an option versus Sassuolo on Sunday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Sanches will sit out the third game on the trot due to a thigh injury. He has been a non-factor in recent months due to his precarious health.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Stays out for UEL fixture Sanches (thigh) will remain unavailable for Thursday's away tilt against Brighton, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.

Impact Sanches hasn't shaken off a muscular ailment and will miss out for the second contest in a row. He has played very few minutes in recent months due to continuous injuries.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit Fiorentina match Sanches won't be called up against Fiorentina due to muscle fatigue, Corriere dello Sport informed.

Impact Sanches didn't practice with his teammates on Saturday and will be held out for at least one fixture because of a muscular ailment. He has logged just four minutes in the last seven matches, so Roma aren't particularly impacted by his absence.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't sub in in Cagliari tilt Sanches (ankle) didn't feature in Monday's 4-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Sanches returned to the game-day squad list after a month but didn't come off the bench despite the large result. He'll vie for game time behind the starters with Edoardo Bove and Houssem Aouar in the coming weeks. He has featured nine times, scoring once and added three shots (one on target), five key passes, and four crosses (one accurate).

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Sanches (ankle) is on the bench for Monday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Sanches makes his return to the team sheet Monday, ending an injury absence that has left him out six straight matches. The midfielder has earned minimal time this season, mainly serving off the bench while getting starts here and there, so he should be expected to continue on the bench in most matches from this point on. He still should see normal minutes as a substitute, but expect those to come in short periods, earning 20-30 minutes at the end of matches.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Cagliari Sanches (ankle) "has done everything with us this week. He has completed his recovery, and we'll have to be careful, but he will be called up against Cagliari," coach Daniele De Ro...

Impact Sanches didn't leave in January despite some buzz and will be back in the game-day squad list after missing five of the past five matches due to injury. He'll be the second or third deputy in the midfield in their new scheme. He has tallied two key passes, two crosses (zero accurate), and one tackle in his last six appearances.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Verona Sanches (ankle) hasn't been called up for Saturday's clash with Verona.

Impact Sanches will sit out the third straight game due to an ankle injury. If he stays past the January window, he'll look to work his way up the ladder under new coach Daniele De Rossi.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Stays on the mend Sanches (ankle) didn't travel to Milan for Sunday's match, Corriere dello Sport relayed.

Impact Sanches will skip his second consecutive Serie A game due to an ankle problem. He's reportedly in talks to leave Roma in January, so he might not be deployed until that situation is sorted. He has featured very sparingly in recent fixtures, so his absence doesn't open up many minutes.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Sanches rolled his ankle in training and will be unavailable against Atalanta on Sunday, Jose Mourinho announced.

Impact Sanches might be forced to skip more matches depending on the severity of the problem. He hasn't played much lately, but his presence would have been helpful since Evan N'Dicka and Houssem Aouar left for AFCON and Leandro Paredes is iffy.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Juventus Sanches (illness) didn't come off the bench in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Sanches was healthy enough to be an option, but he has dropped down significantly in the pecking order due to his continuous injuries, and Roma are reportedly considering sending him back to PSG early, which might impact his minutes in the early January games.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for Juve clash Sanchez (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Juventus.

Impact Sanchez is back in the rotation for Roma, making the bench for their match on Saturday after being absent from their last due to an illness. The player will hope to put his injury concerns behind him for good now, having missed 13 games this season due to injury concerns. He most likely will remain on the bench in future matches, as he has only started three times and registered 238 minutes on the field this campaign.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Juventus game Sanches (illness) "might not come to Turin because he hasn't worked regularly this week, and surely won't play," Jose Mourinho informed.

Impact Sanches hasn't completely recuperated from an illness and might be left home to work on his conditioning, as he has dealt with recurrent thigh problems. He has played just three times in the last seven matches. Edoardo Bove and Lorenzo Pellegrini would eventually absorb his minutes.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus Napoli Sanches is unavailable for Saturday's clash against Napoli due to the flu, SportMediaset relayed.

Impact Sanches fell ill during the day and will look to recover for the next fixture, but he has had a very small role in recent matches due to his previous thigh problems. Edoardo Bove is getting the start, while Lorenzo Pellegrini and Riccardo Pagano are on the bench.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active off bench Sanches came off the bench during the second half of Thursday's clash with Servette.

Impact Sanches returned to the pitch for the final nine minutes of Thursday's clash. The midfielder has largely been a bench option of late, even when fit, and is likely to remain a bench option moving forward. Sanches' next chance to return is a Sunday trip to Sassuolo.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Servette game Sanches (conditioning) has traveled with the rest of the team for Thursday's match versus Servette, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Sanches will quickly resume being available after sitting out one game due to a minor hiccup but will likely continue to be handled very carefully after multiple injuries. He has come off the bench in his past three appearances, recording just one inaccurate cross and one clearance.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Udinese match Sanches will miss Sunday's game versus Udinese since he couldn't practice fully this week, Jose Mourinho announced.

Impact Sanches skipped one training session because of a minor thigh issue, and that's enough to rule him out, even though he re-joined his teammates Friday. He could be back in the Europa League. He hasn't had a big role lately due to a previous injury.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws two fouls versus Lecce Sanches (thigh) had one clearance, drew two fouls, committed one, and was booked in 20 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Lecce.

Impact Sanches returned on the pitch after nearly two months and had a quiet showing on offense. He'll likely continue to be deployed in small doses in the next two matches considering his extended absence.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Lecce match Sanches (thigh) "isn't 100 percent but has rejoined the group" ahead of Saturday's game versus Lecce, Jose Mourinho relayed.

Impact Sanches is out of the woods after being sidelined for more than a month because of a thigh injury. He'll likely be integrated into the rotation cautiously since he has been hurt twice already. Houssem Auouar and Edoardo Bove have enjoyed of uptick of minutes while he was on the mend. He has appeared three times so far, scoring once and adding three shots (one on target), three key passes, and two crosses (one accurate).

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE