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Roma defender under investigation for celebrating win over Lazio by waving giant rat flag

The Italian soccer federation has opened an investigation into Roma defender Gianluca Mancini’s celebrations at the end of Saturday’s capital derby which saw the player waving a hu...

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Police use tear gas in clashes between Roma and Lazio fans ahead of capital derby

There have been clashes between Roma and Lazio fans hours before the capital derby

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Stephan El Shaarawy - Attempts three shots El Shaarawy had three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Lazio.

Impact El Shaarawy has logged chiefly one or two shots across his Serie A games this season. For only the second time across his 26 appearances, he was able to attempt more than two shots.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Angelino - Shows well again Angelino had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Lazio.

Impact Angelino was better Saturday than in the Lecce fixture. He created more chances, logged more accurate crosses and cleared the ball multiple times. Since joining Roma, Angelino has recorded 20 clearances, 18 clearances and seven created chances across nine Serie A games.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Mancini - Scores goal Mancini scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win against Lazio. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Mancini logged his fourth goal of the 2023-24 Serie A. In Serie A action, he has recorded at least four goals across three of the Italian league's seasons. Mancini needs only one more goal to tie his career best in the category.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Two accurate crosses in start Celik recorded one shot (zero on goal) and three crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Lazio. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 68th minute.

Impact Perhaps because Roma's team is expected to Milan not long after, Rick Karsdorp was benched at right-back in favor of Celik, who logged his first Serie A start since January. The latter logged multiple accurate crosses, more than what he recorded across his previous four appearances. Celik is not expected to keep the starting position though, especially now that Rasmus Kristensen has also recovered to give Roma head coach Daniele De Rossi another option at right-back.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Mile Svilar - Logs one-save clean sheet Svilar registered one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win against Lazio.

Impact Svilar saved a shot from Taty Castellanos to log his third consecutive clean sheet. Across the clean sheets, he recorded 10 saves and two clearances. Svilar will have extremely positive momentum going into the Roma team's difficult visit scheduled for Thursday at AC Milan.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Houssem Aouar - Unavailalable for derby Aouar was a late scratch for Saturday's game versus Lazio due to the flu, ReteSport informed.

Impact Aouar didn't make the bench as he came down with an illness overnight. He'll look to recover for Thursday's Europa League fixture against Milan. He's usually a rotational piece in the midfield.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Available versus Lazio Abraham (knee) is set to be a bench option against Lazio on Saturday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Abraham was able to train with his teammates throughout the week and will be back on the game-day squad list after being managed last week. He has to play this season following an ACL tear, but Roma only have Romelu Lukaku up front since Sardar Azmoun (thigh) is out.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Kristensen - Recovers for derby with Lazio Kristensen (thigh) was spotted training without limitations Thursday and will be back in the squad Saturday, Ansa reported.

Impact Kristensen was sidelined through the break but wasn't far off from coming back. He has skipped five contests in a row, where Rick Karsdorp and Zeki Celik alternated at the position. He has generally been the top option at right-back, but he should be eased into action at first. He has tallied three goals (one accurate), two tackles (one won), two interceptions and six clearances in his last five appearances.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Spinazzola - Slated to return in Derby Spinazzola (thigh) re-joined his teammates in full training on Tuesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Spinazzola is on track to be an option for Saturday's clash with Lazio and might start right away, replacing Angelino, since he'll have a few days to be ready. He has gotten the nod in four of his last four appearances, posting 10 crosses (six accurate), four tackles (all won) and two clearances.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Mile Svilar - 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

Rick Karsdorp - Decent versus Lecce Karsdorp had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), two blocks, and one chance created in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Karsdorp has taken full advantage of his uptick in minutes with Rasmus Kristensen (thigh) on the bench and has been routinely able to contribute across the board. He has tallied eight crosses (one accurate), three tackles (all won) and two key passes in his last three starts.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Mancini - Stout in Lecce bout Mancini had two tackles (one won), three blocks, four clearances and one interception in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Mancini was instrumental in securing the clean sheet, although Lecce had more than a few chances to score, and filled it up in the process. He has logged three tackles (two won), seven clearances and six blocks in the last four games.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Disappointing again versus Lecce Lukaku drew one foul, won five duels and generated one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Lukaku struggled to shake free and had just one minor scoring opportunity on a header, which he sent wide. He hasn't contributed to a goal in three fixtures. He has netted twice in the past five, adding one assist, 13 shots (six on target) and seven chances created.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Edoardo Bove - Paltry in Lecce fixture Bove (foot) had two crosses (zero accurate), two tackles (one won), two successful duels and one chance created in Monday's 0-0 draw against Lecce.

Impact Bove got the call to replace Lorenzo Pellegrini (suspension) but produced a so-so performance. He'll head back to the bench against Lazio. He has totaled eight tackles (two won), three interceptions and two crosses (zero accurate) in his last five showings.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Smalling - Doesn't feature against Lecce Smalling (ankle) didn't play in Monday's 0-0 draw with Lecce.

Impact Smalling was available after a small injury, but the coach leaned on other options in the back. He has had a very limited role in recent months. He'll have a little more chances of featuring against Lazio since Evan N'Dicka will be suspended, but he's not the frontrunner to start.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Mostly spared against Lecce Dybala (thigh) generated one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in six minutes in Monday's 0-0 draw against Lecce.

Impact Dybala came off the bench very late to avoid the risk of a relapse ahead of the Derby with Lazio and didn't make an impact. He'll get the nod over Tommaso Baldanzi in the next game if closer to 100 percent. He has registered five goals, one assist, nine shots (five on target) and four key passes in his last five displays.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Renato Sanches - 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

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Serves disqualification Pellegrini completed a one-game ban in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Lecce.

Impact Pellegrini will return to the XI against Lazio on Saturday, likely substituting for Edoardo Bove. He has scored twice in his last five matches, adding seven shots (four on target), seven key passes and 16 crosses (seven accurate).

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Evan N Dicka - Suspended for Derby N'Dicka (thigh) won two duels, had four clearances and one block and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 0-0 draw against Lecce.

Impact N'Dicka (thigh) was booked almost right away and was subbed off at half-time to avoid risks. He'll miss Saturday's clash with Lazio due to yellow-card accumulation. Diego Llorente or Dean Huijsen will replace him in the back.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Angelino - Shows well in Lecce fixture Angelino recorded one shot (zero on goal), four interceptions, three tackles (zero won) and three crosses (one accurate) in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Angelino played the whole game since Leonardo Spinazzola (thigh) was out and held his own in both phases. The two have alternated in recent fixtures. The teammate isn't dealing with a major problem. He has posted 13 crosses (four accurate), four tackles (zero won) and six interceptions in his last five showings.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Paredes - Passable in Lecce game Paredes won two of four tackles and had three interceptions, five crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Paredes was solid on both ends, pacing his side in deliveries, although with little touch, and tackles. He has logged one goal, two assists, eight key passes and nine crosses (three accurate) in his last five appearances.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

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Roma defender under investigation for celebrating win over Lazio by waving giant rat flag

Police use tear gas in clashes between Roma and Lazio fans ahead of capital derby