Roma Team News Page 21 - Soccer

Chris Smalling - Close to coming back Smalling (knee) will return against either Inter or Feyenoord, coach Daniele De Rossi informed.

Impact Smalling has resumed training almost fully this week and is finally out of the woods after being sidelined for five months but a patellar tendon injury that proved to be more severe than anticipated. He'll be eased into action at first, but he'll probably recapture a major role once close to 100 percent.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Renato Sanches - 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

Roma signs Baldanzi and sends Belotti on loan to Fiorentina on quiet final day of transfers in Italy

It was another quiet transfer deadline day for most of the top clubs in Serie A with only Roma and Fiorentina adding to their squads

FEBRUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tommaso Baldanzi - Joins Roma Baldanzi is transferring to Roma on a permanent deal, the League site informed.

Impact Baldanzi gets the opportunity to move to a bigger team despite an injury-riddled first half of the season, where he tallied two goals, 14 shots (six on target), 13 chances created, and 16 crosses (four accurate) in 14 appearances (eight starts). He'll serve primarily as Paulo Dybala's deputy.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Cristante - Middling performance in win Cristante generated one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 win against Salernitana.

Impact Cristante returned from a one-game suspension in this match and won both of his tackles and made three clearances on top of his attacking stats. He has been a mainstay in midfield for Roma, only missing 45 minutes of the campaign outside of his suspension and it seems Daniele De Rossi will trust him to continue in that all-action role.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Rick Karsdorp - Solid production in win Karsdorp assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 victory over Salernitana.

Impact Karsdorp earned his second assist of the season for Lorenzo Pellegrini's second-half strike and he tied his season high in clearances with three. He has played every minute since Daniele De Rossi took over two matches ago and appears locked into the starting right-back role for the foreseeable future.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Nets goal versus Cagliari Dybala scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 2-1 victory versus Salernitana. In addition, he was given a yellow ca...

Impact Dybala has found his stride in his last eight games with seven G+A in those appearances compared to five in the previous 10. Up next is a Cagliari side that has conceded 38 goals in 22 matches, thrid worst record in the league.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Scores in win Pellegrini scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 2-1 victory versus Salernitana. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Pellegrini scored for the second game in a row, with four of his five goals this season coming in back-to-back games. He also chipped in defensively with an interception and three clearances. Pellegrini's box-to-box affords him opportunities to contribute on both ends week in and week out.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Six saves in win Patricio registered six saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 2-1 victory against Salernitana. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 89th minute.

Impact Patricio made six stops and has conceded multiple goals just once since the start of October. Next up is a Cagliari side that has scored 22 goals across their 21 Serie A matches.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Angelino - Moves to Roma Angelino has joined Roma on a season-long loan from RB Leipzig, leaving Galatasaray, the team announced.

Impact Angelino got off to a good start in Turkey but was no longer a regular in the last few weeks. He'll compete with Leonardo Spinazzola and Rasmus Kristensen to play at left-back at Roma. He was productive when given minutes in previous seasons in Bundesliga. He has logged three key passes, 15 crosses (two accurate), and seven tackles in six Champions League appearances this year.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 30 • YOUTUBE

Houssem Aouar - Quiet in cameo versus Salernitana Aouar (international duty) had five touches in 19 minutes in Monday's 2-1 win over Salernitana.

Impact Aouar got some minutes right after returning from AFCON but didn't do much. He replaced Paulo Dybala, so he's set to play in a more offensive role following a coaching change than under Jose Mourinho, and Roma aren't particularly deep there. He has tallied two goals, seven shots (four on target), and eight key passes in 10 Serie A appearances (five starts).

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Paredes - Serves suspension Paredes completed a one-game ban in Monday's 2-1 victory over Salernitana.

Impact Paredes will return against Cagliari next Monday and could replace Edoardo Bove in the midfield considering Lorenzo Pellegrini's return to form. He has posted 11 corners, 20 crosses (four accurate), and five tackles (three won) in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

De Rossi's Roma revival continues with win over Salernitana

Roma has won its second match in a row under new coach Daniele De Rossi

JANUARY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houssem Aouar - On bench to face Salernitana Aouar (not injury-related) is on the bench for Monday's contest against Salernitana.

Impact Aouar is back on the team sheet Monday for the first time in six league matches, having missed time due to an injury in his adductor before being absent again due to competing in AFCON 2024 with Algeria. He has held more of a rotational role when an option this season, so expect him to maintain that role moving forward, as he has started in 11 of the 15 matches he has been available for this campaign. He may return to the starting XI next match against Cagliari on Monday after getting integrated back into the team this week.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Houssem Aouar - Back in Rome Aoaur made an immediate return to full practice after Algeria were eliminated from AFCON in the group stage, Corriere dello Sport relayed.

Impact Aouar will be available against Salernitana on Monday after missing two matches due to the international competition and three more prior to it due to a thigh injury. He'll look to win over the new coach, and he might have more opportunities in a more aggressive scheme. He has generally started only while they were very depleted so far. He has notched four crosses (two accurate), four corners, two chances created, and five tackles (two won) in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku Says Saudi Pro League Could Be World's Best Within Two Years And Admits He Is "Definitely" Interested In Being Part Of It Lukaku was in Saudi Arabia with Roma this week for a mid-season friendly game.

JANUARY 25 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Romelu Lukaku's mind made up? Chelsea flop claims Saudi Pro League can become 'the best in the world' as he prepares for life after Roma loan | Goal.com US Roma loanee Romelu Lukaku believes the Saudi Pro League can become the "best" in the world after hinting at a future move to the Gulf state.

JANUARY 25 • GOAL.COM

Leonardo Spinazzola - Dealing with strain Spinazzola has been diagnosed with a minor left quad strain, SportMediaset relayed.

Impact Spinazzola will be out against Salernitana on Monday and might skip further fixtures, but he's not expected to be sidelined long-term. Rasmus Kristensen, Zeki Celik, and Nicola Zalewski will play as left-back while he's on the shelf.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Change of heart? Jose Mourinho rejects Al-Shabab approach after Roma sacking despite previous Saudi Arabia admission | Goal.com US Jose Mourinho has turned down an approach from Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab after his Roma sacking last week.

JANUARY 22 • GOAL.COM

Rui Patricio - Concedes once against Verona Patricio made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Verona.

Impact Patricio was surprised by the trajectory of a long-range effort and couldn't parry it away, giving Verona some life in the second half. He returned between the sticks under Daniele De Rossi after Jose Mourinho benched him in his final game, but Mile Svilar wasn't too impressive. He has kept one clean sheet, made eight saves, and allowed five goals in his last five games. Roma will face Salernitana away next Monday.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Mancini - Clears disqualification Mancini served a one-match ban in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Verona.

Impact Mancini will either replace Dean Huijsen or play next to him in a three-man defense in next Monday's clash with Salernitana. He has recorded nine interceptions, ten clearances, and four blocks in his last five starts, contributing to one clean sheet.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Cristante - Clears suspension Cristante completed a one-game ban in Saturday's 2-1 win over Verona.

Impact Cristante will likely replace Leandro Paredes (suspension) against Salernitana next Monday. He has posted seven key passes, nine tackles (five won), and seven clearances in his last five showings.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rick Karsdorp - Serviceable against Verona Karsdorp won three of four tackles and seven duels and registered one cross (zero accurate) and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Verona.

Impact Karsdorp got the nod over Rasmus Kristensen and Zeki Celik in the first match with Daniele De Rossi at the helm and was fine especially on the defensive end. He might be a regular if the coach continues using this formation. He has logged five inaccurate crosses, five tackles (three won), and four clearances in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Paredes - Suspended for next game Paredes had one cross (zero accurate), one block, one interception, and two clearances and was booked for the 10th time in Saturday's 2-1 win over Verona.

Impact Paredes didn't have a remarkable showing and will have to sit one fixture out due to yellow-card accumulation for the second time in the season. Bryan Cristante will be back from suspension against Salernitana, likely taking his place next to Edoardo Bove and Lorenzo Pellegrini.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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