Roma Team News Page 31 - Soccer

Evan N Dicka - Comes off early against Monza N'Dicka won three duels and registered one clearance, one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in 73 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Monza before asking to c...

Impact N'Dicka wasn't very busy in the back and couldn't continue after getting stomped on. He'll be evaluated ahead of Thursday's Europa League game versus Slavia Prague. Diego Llorente would likely take his place if he couldn't go.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Starts on the bench versus Monza Llorente (thigh) is a substitute option for Sunday's match against Monza.

Impact Llorente is available following a multi-week absence, but Jose Mourinho elected to continue going with Bryan Cristante in the back and Edoardo Boave and Houssem Aoaur in the midfield in his first match back.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Smalling - Will not return against Monza Smalling (thigh) "trained with us for the first time Friday, when we did some light work, but he's unavailable against Monza. He's dealing with a kind of injury that will force him...

Impact Smalling is improving but won't be back for the first game after the break, and he might struggle to feature in consecutive games once he returns. Diego Llorente is back for this one, allowing Bryan Cristante to return to the midfield if selected in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Renato Sanches - Stays on the mend Sanches (thigh) "continues to work individually, and I hope he'll be back with the group next week," Jose Mourinho announced.

Impact Sanches hasn't been able to recuperate from a thigh injury that already cost him five matches. Houssem Aouar and Edoardo Bove will continue to fill in for him and Lorenzo Pellegrini (thigh), but Bryan Cristante could return to the midfield with Diego Llorente now healthy.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Probable for Monza game Llorente (thigh) returned to full training Thursday, Gianluca Di Marzio informs.

Impact Llorente was expected to shake off a thigh problem during the break, and it appears that will indeed be the case. If he's ready to start, Bryan Cristante will likely move back to his natural midfield role, with Edoardo Bove dropping to the bench. He has played seven times so far, registering 11 tackles, six interceptions, and ten clearances, contributing to one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rick Karsdorp - Sets up goal against Cagliari Karsdorp assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Karsdorp assisted Romelu Lukaku for the second goal of the match in the 20th minute. He also made two tackles and blocked a shot. This was his first goal involvement of the season. He has only made two starts this season and they have come against Frosinone and Cagliari (this match). He was replaced in the 69th minute for Rasmus Kristensen.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Spinazzola - Sets up opener against Cagliari Spinazzola assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-1 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Spinazzola assisted Houssem Aouar for the opener in the 19th minute. He also made two tackles and a clearance. He has featured in all games this season and has also recorded goal involvements against Genoa and Milan.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Paredes - Assists twice against Cagliari Paredes assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Cagliari. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Paredes assisted Andrea Belotti in the 51st minute and Romelu Lukaku in the 59th minute. He also recorded two clearances, one interception and one tackle. He has assisted thrice this season in eight appearances. His previous assist was against Salernitana in August.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Scores off the bench against Cagliari Belotti scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Belotti replaced the injured Paulo Dybala in the 40th minute and scored in the 51st minute assisted by Leandro Paredes. He also completed two dribbles. He has made seven appearances and has scored thrice and assisted twice for the club in the league this season. He also had a good midweek match against Sevilla in the Europa league as he scored twice.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Houssem Aouar - Scores opener against Cagliari Aouar scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Cagliari. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 32nd minute.

Impact Aouar scored the opener in the 19th minute assisted by Leonardo Spinazzola. He completed a dribble and also made a tackle. He has appeared in six games (three starts) and has scored twice. His first goal of the season came against Verona in August.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Scores brace against Cagliari Lukaku scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-1 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact Lukaku scored in the 20th minute assisted by Rick Karsdorp and in the 59th minute assisted by Leandro Paredes. He also missed a big chance in the 47th minute. He has scored five goals this season in six appearances and has taken a total of 15 shots. He has also registered 10 goal involvements in the last eight appearances across all competitions.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Makes a save against Cagliari Patricio registered one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 4-1 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Patricio was unable to keep a clean sheet as he conceded an 87th minute penalty to Nahitan Nandez. He has made a total of nine saves in eight games and has kept clean sheets against Empoli and Frosinone.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Paulo Dybala - Avoids long-term injuries Dybala was diagnosed with a mild MCL sprain following the Cagliari game, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Dybala didn't suffer significant structural damage and escaped without meniscus or ACL problems. He'll probably skip a game or two after the break, but he won't miss months as initially feared. Andrea Belotti and Stephan El Shaarawy will pick up the slack.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Paulo Dybala - Subs off early versus Cagliari Dybala generated two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and two corners in Sunday's game versus Cagliari before leaving near the end of the first half due to an appare...

Impact Dybala had a fairly busy first half but was struggling to put weight on his leg after getting hit on the joint by an opponent. He's headed for some tests during the break. Stephan El Shaarawy and Andrea Belotti are the next men up in his role.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roma coach José Mourinho 'convinced' he'll work in Saudi Arabia one day

Roma coach José Mourinho is confident he'll work in Saudi Arabia. "I don't know when, but I'm pretty sure of it," he said.

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Roma coach José Mourinho 'convinced' he'll work in Saudi Arabia one day

Chris Smalling - Sidelined for Cagliari bout Smalling (thigh) didn't make the trip to Cagliari, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Smalling was a long-shot to recover because of a sore tendon and will skip the seventh consecutive game. There's optimism he'll be good to go after the break, even though the issue could linger. Evan N'Dicka has consistently filled in for him but hasn't been great.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Unavailable against Cagliari Llorente (thigh) hasn't been called up for Sunday's match versus Cagliari, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Llorente hasn't been able to train after suffering a thigh problem and will miss his third game in a row. He should be back after the break. Bryan Cristante moved to the defense without both him and Chris Smalling.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Renato Sanches - Out against Cagliari Sanches (thigh) won't return versus Cagliari Sunday, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Sanches didn't return to practice and will use the break to heal fully after missing four games with his second injury of the season. Houssem Aouar, Stephan El Shaarawy, and Edoaro Bove are the next men up.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Will miss multiple games Pellegrini will be out for about a month due to a flexor strain in his right thigh, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Pellegrini will have to sit out multiple matches after the break, as the injury is more severe than the previous ones that hampered him this season. Houssem Aoaur, Renato Sanches, and Stephan El Shaarawy will pick up the slack.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 5, 2023 • SKY.COM

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Gets hurt midweek Pellegrini played just 11 minutes in Thursday's 4-0 win over Servette due to a thigh problem, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Pellegrini was highly impactful off the bench, scoring and assisting after entering the game at intermission, but he had to come out after a few minutes. He had issues on both thighs in previous weeks. He came in to replace Houssem Aouar, who had gotten the start and would likely be in the XI against Cagliari Sunday if he couldn't go.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Cristante - Thrives as a defender in win Cristante made three tackles (two won), two clearances, three interceptions and one block while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 2-0 win over Frosinone.

Impact Cristante was deployed as a center-back for the first time this season and did great as part of a back line that held the opposition scoreless for the second time over the las four league matches. Playing as a midfielder, he had two goals and two assists over the previous six outings and his versatility and ability to be a two-way performer makes him a very interesting fantasy pick regardless of the matchup.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Paredes - Makes four tackles versus Frosinone Paredes had one off-target shot, created one chance, sent in five inaccurate crosses and made four tackles (three won) and one interception during Sunday's 2-0 win over Frosinone.

Impact Paredes displayed his usual tenacity in the middle of the park and tried to contribute offensively in diverse ways, being a positive net for fantasy purposes. Given the nature of his position as a holding midfielder, what Paredes is able to do on the attacking end will differentiate him from his peers and he's shown the skills to do so multiple times throughout his career.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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