Roma Team News Page 11 - Soccer

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Drills PK in Atalanta game Pellegrini scored one goal to go with three shots (three on target), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Atalanta.

Impact Pellegrini was the driving force of the offense without Paulo Dybala and made no mistake from the spot, ending a nine-game scoring slump. He has reached the double-digit threshold in scoring. He has totaled 12 shots (five on target), six key passes and 15 crosses (four accurate) in the last five games.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Mile Svilar - Concedes twice versus Atalanta Svilar had six saves and gave up two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Svilar was beaten by two strikes by Charles De Ketelaere but kept his team in the game with several outstanding saves, which has been the norm for him in recent months. Despite his good showings, he hasn't kept a clean sheet in eight fixtures. He has surrendered nine goals and made 32 saves in the past five. Roma will host Genoa on Sunday.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

De Ketelaere's brace boosts Atalanta's Champions League chances with 2-1 win against rival Roma

Charles De Ketelaere has netted twice to help Atalanta boost its chances of returning to the Champions League with a 2-1 win over direct rival Roma

MAY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

ATALANTA 2-1 ROMA | HIGHLIGHTS | De Ketelaere Does The Double | Serie A 2023/24

MAY 12 • YOUTUBE

🔴 LIVE | Warm up | Atalanta-Roma | Serie A TIM 2023/24

MAY 12 • YOUTUBE

A tactical deep dive into the battle for the Champions League | Inside Tactics | Serie A 2023/24

MAY 12 • YOUTUBE

Renato Sanches - 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

Paulo Dybala - Out for Atalanta match Dybala (thigh) didn't travel with the team for Sunday's game versus Atalanta, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Dybala was technically an option midweek but didn't play and didn't show enough progress in practice to be available and will be outright spared in this case. Tommaso Baldanzi, Sardar Azmoun or Tammy Abraham will take his place in the lineup.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Spinazzola - Set to miss final games Spinazzola suffered a flexor strain in his right thigh against Bayer Leverkusen, SportMediaset informed.

Impact Spinazzola will need three-to-four weeks to recover, so he might not return before the end of the season. He has logged one goal, three assists, 106 crosses (36 accurate) and 27 tackles in 34 total appearances (23 starts). Angelino and Nicola Zalewski will absorb his minutes.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Atalanta and Roma clash for a top 5 spot | Promo | Round 36 | Serie A 2023/24

MAY 10 • YOUTUBE

Stephan El Shaarawy - Fires three shots El Shaarawy took three shots (one on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Thursday's 2-2 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact El Shaarawy was held off the scoresheet despite leading Roma with three shots in the match. The attacker finishes his Europa League campaign providing five assists in 13 appearances, but scoring no goals.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Mile Svilar - Heroic in draw Svilar allowed two goals while making 12 saves during Thursday's 2-2 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Svilar allowed two second half goals including the game tying goal in the 97th minute. The keeper ends Roma's Europa League run allowing 12 goals in 14 starts while making 54 saves and keeping five clean sheets in the competition.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Creates two chances Lukaku took one shot (on goal), crossed twice inaccurately and created two chances during Thursday's 2-2 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Lukaku was held off the scoresheet, but tied for the team-high with two chances created in the match. The forward ends the Europa League competition with seven goals and an assist while starting all 13 of his appearances.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Paredes - Converts two penalties Paredes scored two goals from two shots while crossing once inaccurately during Thursday's 2-2 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact With Paulo Dybala out, Paredes converted penalties in the 43rd and 66th minutes to score both Roma goals they were eliminated from the Europa League on Thursday. The goals the first in 13 Europa League appearances for Paredes to go along with two assists in the competition.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Unused in Europa League Dybala (thigh) "had about 10/15 minutes in him as he was still in discomfort," coach Daniele De Rossi informed.

Impact Dybala could have subbed in in overtime if Roma needed an extra push but Bayer Leverkusen mounted a late comeback. He'll look to improve physically ahead of Sunday's clash versus Atalanta, but he might be managed over the weekend as well. Sardar Azmoun replaced him from the start in this one.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Unused in Europa League Dybala (thigh) "had about 10/15 minutes in him as he was still in discomfort," coach Daniele De Rossi informed.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Spinazzola - Limps off in Europa League Spinazzola left Thursday's game versus Bayer Leverkusen in the first half due to a muscular problem, Gianluca Di Marzio informed.

Impact Spinazzola seemed in significant discomfort and will take some tests in the coming days. He was replaced by Nicola Zalewski as he and Angelino got the start together, while they usually alternate at left-back.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Should be okay for Bayer Leverkusen match Dybala (thigh) trained with the rest of the group on Wednesday and should at least be an option for the return leg versus Bayer Leverkusen even though coach Daniele De Rossi kept t...

Impact "Dybala needs to be evaluated along with the doctor. In any case, nobody will be spared for the Atalanta match, but we'll have to see how he feels Thursday," the gaffer stated. Dybala is trending in the right direction but might be utilized in a smaller role than usual to avoid excessive risks. Tommaso Baldanzi, Sardar Azmoun, and Nicola Zalewski would get the start if he didn't.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Avoids significant issues Dybala (thigh) escaped without a lesion and is nursing muscle fatigue, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Dybala left early against Juventus and will try to be available for Thursday's return leg against Bayer Leverkusen. He'll be a late call and might only see limited minutes given the circumstances.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Super Svilar shines in Roma-Juventus | Top Moment | Serie A TIM 2023/24

MAY 6 • YOUTUBE

Leandro Paredes - Gritty against Juventus Paredes registered one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), two tackles (two won) and three clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Paredes was sturdy in the back as usual and made his presence felt a little on the other end as well. He has totaled five shots (two on target), nine crosses (three accurate), seven tackles (seven won) and 12 clearances in the last five rounds.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Cristante - Wins two tackles versus Juventus Cristante registered one shot (one on goal), six tackles (two won), one clearance and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Impact Crisante focused on defending given the nature of the game and the quality of the opponents, with an okay level of success. He has notched one goal, one assist, 11 crosses (two accurate), 19 tackels (eight won) and seven shots (three on target) in the last five games.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Angelino - Puts up numbers in Juventus match Angelino registered 12 crosses (six accurate), two chances created, three clearances and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Impact Angelino was picked over Leonardo Spinazzola at left-back and motored up and down the fact at will, easily having his best showing since moving to Serie A in January. He has tallied five chances created, 24 crosses (eight accurate) and event tackles (four won) in the last five games (three starts).

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Kristensen - Fires three shots in Juventus bout Kristensen registered three shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate), two tackles (two won) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Kristensen started over Zeki Celik and Rick Karsdorp for the second Serie A game in a row and was surprisingly one of the main threats for his side. He hit the top of the bar with a header in the second half. He's ineligible to play in the Europa League. He has posted four shots (one on target), two key passes, five crosses (three accurate) and six tackles (four won) in his last fvei appearances.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Dynamic against Juventus Pellegrini created three scoring chances and recorded three shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Pellegrini led the charge especially after Paulo Dybala (thigh) subbed off, pacing his side in deliveries and key passes. He didn't break through, though. He has no goal contributions in his last five matches despite his production. He has logged 11 shots (one on target), five key passes and 14 crosses (three accurate) in the last five games.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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De Ketelaere's brace boosts Atalanta's Champions League chances with 2-1 win against rival Roma