Impact Spinazzola will sit out his second fixture in a row due to an ailment. Nicola Zalewski or Stephan El Shaarawy will start on the left wing in this one.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
ROMA 3-4-5 · 12TH IN SERIE A
3-4-5 · 12TH IN SERIE A
Next Match vs Napoli (A) · Sun 5:00PM
ROM +388 TOTAL 2.5
Leonardo Spinazzola - Unavailable versus Inter Spinazzola hasn't been selected for Sunday's match against Inter due to muscle fatigue, Corriere dello Sport reported.
Chris Smalling - Will miss Inter clash Smalling (thigh) hasn't been called up for Sunday's game versus Inter, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.
Impact Smalling will continue to be held out as the team is taking it slowly because of a lingering tendon injury. Diego Llorente will likely team up with Gianluca Mancini and Evan N'Dicka in the back Sunday.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Renato Sanches - Out against Inter Sanches (thigh) won't travel with the team for Sunday's clash with Inter, Corriere dello Sport reported.
Impact Sanches hasn't resumed practicing despite his coach's wish before the previous Serie A game and will stay on the mend. Houssem Aoaur or Edoardo Bove will take his place in this one.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Paulo Dybala - Close but out versus Inter Dybala (knee) has started ramping up in practice but will remain unavailable Saturday against Inter to continue training ahead of a likely return versus Lecce, Sky Italy reported.
Impact Dybala has medically healed from his knee sprain but needs to work on his conditioning to be ready to play. Andrea Belotti or Stephan El Shaarawy will once again join Romelu Lukaku up front Saturday.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Smalling - Still out in Europa League Smalling (thigh) wasn't an option for Thursday's match versus Slavia Prague.
Impact Smalling was unavailable for the second game in a row despite returning to practice. Jose Mourinho quipped: "Which Sunday?" when asked whether he could play versus Inter. He's unlikely to be in the XI even if he's fit enough to make the squad.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leonardo Spinazzola - Sits out Slavia Prague game Spinazzola was unavailable Thursday versus Slavia Prague due to muscle fatigue, Corriere dello Sport informs.
Impact Spinazzola was completely held out midweek, but there's optimism he'll be able to go Sunday versus Inter, although he'll have to be assessed in practice in the lead-up to the game. Otherwise, Nicola Zalewski would man the left flank again.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Evan N Dicka - Busy in rout N'Dicka started and played 90 minutes during Thursday's 2-0 win over Slavia Prague.
Impact N'Dicka was always expected to return Thursday and he did just that, playing 90 minutes and moving without issue. With that in mind N'Dicka should be good to go to get back on the pitch and remain in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Inter.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Leonardo Spinazzola - Questionable for EL bout Spinazzola didn't practice Wednesday and is in doubt for Thursday's match versus Slavia Prague, Sky Italy reported.
Impact Spinazzola was probably given a maintenance day due to fatigue and is unlikely to make the XI even should he be available. Nicola Zalewki is next in line at his position.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Smalling - Unlikely to play versus Slavia Prague Smalling (thigh) "participated in the first part of practice and nothing more. There's no plan for him for Thursday," Jose Mourinho relayed.
Impact Smalling is slowly ramping up in practice, but he has yet to log a full training session. Despite the coach's words, he might be able to make the bench in the midweek tilt, Sky Italy informed.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Evan N Dicka - Good to for Europa League N'Dicka (foot) "has recovered and will play Thursday, also because we don't have alternatives," Jose Mourinho announced.
Impact N'Dicka mildly hurt his foot in the past Serie A game, but the tests ruled out significant problems, and he'll most likely stay in the XI. He has recorded 12 clearances, six tackles, and two blocks in the last five games, contributing to two clean sheets.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE
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OCTOBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
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OCTOBER 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Rui Patricio - Blanks Monza Patricio made four saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Monza.
Impact Patricio had to answer the bell a few times throughout the game, although the most dangerous attempt was a curled just by Andrea Colpani that was just wide. He has kept two clean sheets in his last four appearances, allowing six goals and making eight saves. Mile Svilar has relieved him in the first two Europa League games. Roma will visit Inter Sunday.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bryan Cristante - Logs three clearances versus Monza Cristante had one block, one interception, and three clearances and took two off-target shots in Sunday's 1-0 win over Monza.
Impact Cristante started the game as a center-back as Diego Llorente wasn't rushed back, holding his own, and finished it in his natural role as Roma successfully laid siege in the second half. He has scored once and added seven tackles, 16 clearances, and six interceptions in the last five games. Roma will host Slavia Prague in Europa League Thursday and then visit Inter Sunday.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gianluca Mancini - Sturdy in Monza contest Mancini had one block, two interceptions, and three clearances, and sent in three inaccurate crosses in Sunday's 1-0 win against Monza.
Impact Mancini was commanding in the back and had time to attack a little in the second half. He has notched four tackles, four interceptions, and five clearances in the last five bouts, contributing to two clean sheets. Roma will host Slavia Prague in Europa League Thursday and then visit Inter Sunday.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leonardo Spinazzola - Very active against Monza Spinazzola won one of two tackles and four duels and had eight crosses (four accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win over Monza.
Impact Spinazzola had his way down the flank and led his team in deliveries, but his teammates didn't exploit his feeds. He posted a new season high in such a stat. He has tallied two assists, eight key passes, and 19 crosses (eight accurate) in his last four appearances.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leandro Paredes - Swings in seven crosses against Monza Paredes drew one foul and generated one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate), and eight corners in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Monza.
Impact Paredes filled it up thanks to several set pieces but wasn't super accurate with his set pieces, unlike in the previous two games where he picked up three assists. He has recorded seven off-target shots, nine chances created, and 22 crosses (eight accurate) in his last five appearances.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Houssem Aouar - Serviceable versus Monza Aouar won two of three tackles and registered two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Monza.
Impact Aouar did a little bit of everything but wasn't overly impactful offensively while filling in for Lorenzo Pellegrini and Renato Sanches. He has scored once and posted five shots (two on target), four chances created, and five tackles in the last five matches.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andrea Belotti - Passable in Monza game Belotti won five duels and had three shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Monza.
Impact Belotti had a decent showing but couldn't break through like his fellow offensive partner Romelu Lukaku in this one. He has bagged three goals in the last five matches, adding 13 shots (six on target) and five chances created. He'll enjoy an uptick of playing time until Paulo Dybala recovers from a knee injury.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Romelu Lukaku - Takes four shots against Monza Lukaku had four shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate), and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win over Monza.
Impact Lukaku saw his scoring binge come to an end after three games, although it wasn't for lack of trying. He hit the side of the post on his best attempt from inside the box. He has posted four goals, 15 shots (six on target), and six key passes in the last five contests. Roma will host Slavia Prague in Europa League Thursday and then visit Inter Sunday.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Diego Llorente - Unused against Monza Llorente (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Monza.
Impact Llorente didn't get the start because it would have been too risky, Jose Mourinho stated right before the game and didn't sub in afterward as Roma played with a one-man advantage in the second half. The coach added that he might be in the XI Thursday, but it might depend on how he looks in practice in the next couple of days.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stephan El Shaarawy - Decides Monza game El Shaarawy scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate), and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Monza.
Impact El Shaarawy helped his team claim the three points with a clutch finish in a scrum in the box for his maiden goal this season. While Andrea Belotti has played more so far, he should see regular minutes while Paulo Dybala (knee) is out. He has tallied 12 shots (two on target), six chances created, and four crosses (zero accurate) in his last five appearances.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
