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Lorenzo Pellegrini - Starting against Lecce Pellegrini (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Roma.

Impact Pellegrini was expected to be an option and is Saturday, immediately seeing a spot in the starting XI. This ends a one-game absence and will likely continue seeing the start moving forward, starting in 22 of his 29 appearances this campaign.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Absent for Lecce match Celik (thigh) hasn't been selected for Saturday's fixture versus Lecce.

Impact Celik was spotted in training late in the week but will be given more time to heal fully from a thigh strain after sitting out three matches before the break. Mats Hummels or Victor Nelsson will complete the defense since Devyne Rensch (thigh) is hurt too.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Goes under the knife Dybala had successful thigh surgery in London on Tuesday, Roma announced.

Impact Dybala is expected to need two to three months to make a full recovery and therefore is at risk of missing also the start of next season in addition to the end of the current one, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Saud Abdulhamid - Picks up thigh injury Abdulhamid suffered a biceps femoris strain while on international duties, Goal reported.

Impact Abdulhamid will miss at least a couple of matches while he heals up. Alexis Saelemaekers will dominate the minutes at the position since Devyne Rensch and Zeki Celiki are nursing thigh issues as well.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Ready to go Pellegrini (illness) returned to full training a few days after missing the Cagliari match, TeleRadioStereo reports.

Impact Pellegrini was a late scratch for the Cagliari match, but his bout with the flu was short-lived. He might have an increased role with Paulo Dybala out for the rest of the season. He has recorded 11 shots (three on target), four key passes, eight crosses (four accurate) and 10 corners in his last five showings.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dybala to undergo thigh surgery and miss rest of Roma's season

Roma’s attempt at returning to the Champions League has taken a hit after the announcement that Paulo Dybala will undergo left thigh surgery

MARCH 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paulo Dybala - Requires surgery Dybala will go under the knife to address a left semitendinosus tendon injury, Roma announced.

Impact Dybala took further exams and consulted with a few specialists, who suggested the operation to guarantee a full recovery. He'll miss the remainder of the season and will work to be a full-go for the start of the next one. Matias Soule, Tommaso Baldanzi and Stephan El Shaarawy will fill in for him.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Serie A leading scorer Retegui to miss Italy's Nations League quarterfinal matches against Germany

Serie A’s leading scorer Mateo Retegui will miss both of Italy’s upcoming Nations League quarterfinal matches against Germany due to a right thigh injury

MARCH 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Devyne Rensch - Nursing strain Rensch suffered a left adductor strain versus Cagliari and will sidelined for three to four weeks, Mediaset reported.

Impact Rensch will sit out two or three fixtures once Serie A resumes. Zeki Celik (thigh) will likely return before him. Mats Hummels and Victor Nelsson are also options at the position, while Saud Abdulhamid will deputize Alexis Saeleamekers at wing-back.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Diagnosed with fairly serious injury Dybala suffered a lesion of the semitendinosus tendon in his left thigh and will be out for about a month, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Dybala will skip at least a pair of games after the break depending on how the rehab goes. Matias Soule, Tommaso Baldanzi, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Stephan El Shaarawy will enjoy an uptick of minutes and touches while he recovers.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 16 • YOUTUBE

Angelino - Serviceable against Cagliari Angelino won one of one tackle and had one shot (zero on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Angelino wasn't superb but provided his contribution on both ends in the tight victory. He has scored once and added nine crosses (three accurate), four tackles (three won), five interceptions and eight clearances in the last five games.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Evan N Dicka - Decent in Cagliari tilt N'Dicka had one tackle (one won), two clearances, one block and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact N'Dicka wasn't as busy as other defenders but did his part in containing the opponents. He has logged four tackles (three won), four interceptions, 18 clearances and three blocks in the last five fixtures, with two clean sheets.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Mancini - Commanding versus Cagliari Mancini won two of two tackles and had two interceptions and seven clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Mancini played a big role in stymieing the adversaries and filled it up in the process. He has notched four tackles (three won), five interceptions, 21 clearances and three blocks in his last five displays, contributing to two clean sheets.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Soule - Fizzy against Cagliari Soule created three scoring chances and recorded two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Soule was one of the main creative outlets sans Paulo Dybala and picked up stats in multiple offensive categories. He'd be the main beneficiary if the teammate skipped some matches after the break. He has scored once and posted eight shots (two on target), seven key passes and 11 crosses (six accurate) in the last five games (three starts).

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Devyne Rensch - Banged up in Cagliari match Rensch won one of one tackle and recorded three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Cagliari and "will need some tests after limping off late,...

Impact Resch filled in for Zeki Celik (thigh) and had a decent showing but left his side in ten men late due to a possible thigh issue. He's set to undergo the exams and will have a pair of weeks to recuperate. The starter could be back for the next game.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Paredes - Piles up crosses versus Cagliari Paredes won two of two tackles and recorded two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 1-0 win against Cagliari.

Impact Paredes contributed across the board and padded his numbers through set pieces but was rarely on point. He has scored once and tallied five shots (two on target), six chances created, 16 crosses (five accurate) and 12 tackles (seven won) in his last five showings.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Artem Dovbyk - Lifts Roma past Cagliari Dovbyk scored one goal to go with six shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Cagliari.

Impact Dovbyk led his side in shots with a wide margin and had a few wayward efforts before pouncing on a loose ball after a corner kick and tucking it home. He has reached the double-digit threshold in Serie A play and set a new season high in attempts. He has scored twice in the last five games, adding 11 shots (four on target), three key passes and four clearances.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Mile Svilar - Brilliant in Cagliari game Svilar had five saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Svilar palmed away several dangerous attempts in the second half, allowing his team to eke out the victory in this one. He has blanked the opponents twice in the last five games, making 13 saves and giving up five goals. Roma will face Lecce away on March 29.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Hurt right away against Fiorentina Dybala played just 12 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Fiorentina due to a potential thigh problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Dybala was initially spared but was thrown in to manage the lead, however, he clutched the back of his thigh after a back-heel flick and couldn't continue. He'll take some tests during the break and will have a couple of weeks to recover for the Lecce again on March 29. Matias Soule had gotten the nod over him in this one.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Out with illness Pellegrini (illness) is not in the squad for Sunday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Pellegrini misses out on Sunday's match after coming down with an illness in the buildup. The midfielder is replaced in the starting XI by Tommasso Baldanzi.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Questionable for Cagliari game Pellegrini is in doubt for Sunday's tilt versus Cagliari due to an illness, Corriere dello Sport informed.

Impact Pellegrini fell ill overnight and will be assessed in the few hours left before kick-off. He might be held out altogether or at least drop out of the XI. Niccolo Pisilli and Stephan El Shaarawy would eventually be the next men up.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Stuffed by Athletic Dybala (rest) had 13 touches, one clearance and one block and drew two fouls in 61 minutes in Thursday's 3-1 defeat versus Athletic.

Impact Dybala starred for an hour after being load-managed but paid the price for Mats Hummels getting sent off after 11 minutes, as Roma struggled to muster offense afterward. He'll be able to log considerable minutes in Serie A following the Europa League elimination.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Stuffed by Athletic Dybala (rest) had 13 touches, one clearance and one block and drew two fouls in 61 minutes in Thursday's 3-1 defeat versus Athletic.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Mats Hummels - Sent off Thursday Hummels was sent off with a straight red card during the first half of Thursday's clash with Athletic Club.

Impact Hummels was handed his marching orders and sent off during the first half Thursday. If Roma advances to the next round Hummels will be sidelined for both legs. Hummels could be replaced by Zeki Celik if Roma advances.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

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