Impact Dybala is back in the lineup after missing last match with a thigh issue. He's played just one match this season, with injuries already keeping him on the sidelines to open up the campaign.
SEPTEMBER 17, 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 +382 TOTAL 2.5
Paulo Dybala - Starting as expected Dybala (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash versus Empoli.
Sardar Azmoun - Available against Empoli Azmoun (calf) has been called up for Sunday's match versus Empoli.
Impact Azmoun has been training regularly for a while and overcome an injury he suffered before joining. He's behind Paulo Dybala, Romelu Lukaku, and Andrea Belotti in the offensive pecking order.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Smalling - Ruled out for Empoli game Smalling (undisclosed) hasn't been called up for Sunday's match versus Empoli.
Impact Smalling was deemed unlikely to play by the coach and didn't look better in the final practice. Evan N'Dicka is poised for his first appearance next to Gianluca Mancini and Diego Llorente.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Pellegrini - Will miss Empoli game Pellegrini "is undoubtedly out" for Sunday's fixture versus Empoli, Jose Mourinho relayed.
Impact Pellegrini has had issues on both thighs in the past three weeks and won't be rushed back in this case, although the injury isn't severe. If Houssem Aouar or Renato Sanches, who are both dinged up, aren't ready to start, Edoardo Bove will be in the XI.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Smalling - Doubtful for Empoli clash Smalling "will probably be out versus Empoli, but he'll look better in the final practice and come to the bench," Jose Mourinho announced.
Impact Smalling is nursing an unspecified muscular problem and will at most make the bench because of it. Gianluca Mancini is expected to bite the bullet after a small injury. Diego Llorente and Evan N'Dicka are the only other pure center-backs.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Renato Sanches - Should be present versus Empoli Sanches (thigh) returned to full training during the break and should begin on the bench Sunday against Empoli, Il Gazzettino relays.
Impact Sanches isn't in peak shape yet, which makes his insertion in the XI unlikely despite other injury concerns at the position, but could begin to log some minutes after missing the past two matches. He notched one off-target shot, one kye pass, and two crosses (one accurate) in his lone appearance.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gianluca Mancini - Likely for Empoli match Mancini (thigh) isn't dealing with a significant problem and should be good to go for Sunday's match versus Empoli, Corriere dello Sport informs.
Impact Mancini bowed out early in a Euro qualifier, but his issue wasn't worrisome, and he's expected to retain his starting job in the back. He has tallied three tackles, three interceptions, and three blocks in three games, with no clean sheets.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Houssem Aouar - Available against Empoli Aouar (thigh) will be an option against Empoli, Il Gazzettino informs.
Impact Aouar took advantage of the break to recuperate and will be in contention to start since Lorenzo Pellegrini (thigh) is questionable and Renato Sanches (thigh) isn't 100 percent either. He has scored once and posted three chances created, five crosses (four accurate), and four tackles in three appearances.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Paulo Dybala - Set to be back versus Empoli Dybala (thigh) logged multiple full training sessions in a row and could start against Empoli Sunday, Corriere dello Sport informs.
Impact Dybala worked on the side for a week after missing the Milan clash but successfully ramped up in the lead-up to the game and should be in the XI. He has played just once so far, logging two shots on target, one key pass, and six crosses (one accurate).
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gianluca Mancini - Subs off in Italy game Mancini has left the Italy camp early after sustaining a thigh/groin injury against North Macedonia, Goal informs.
Impact Mancini couldn't continue after signaling some discomfort and will take some tests after he's back in Rome. He has a week to recover for the sex Serie A game versus Empoli. Evan Ndicka would enter the XI if he couldn't make it.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Pellegrini - Excused from international duties Pellegrini has departed Italy's set-up due to a right thigh problem, Corriere dello Sport relays.
Impact Pellegrini trained on the side for a couple of days before being ruled out for the upcoming matches. He came off the bench versus Milan because he wasn't 100 percent. He'll take further tests once he's back in Rome.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sardar Azmoun - Not included in Europa League list Azmoun (calf) returned to full training but won't be eligible to play in Europa League as he wasn't included in the UEFA list, Corriere dello Sport relays.
Impact Azmoun was close for the previous match and is expected to be an option after the break. He'll be able to feature only domestically as Roma had some decisions to make in their UEFA list. Paulo Dybala, Andrea Belotti; Romelu Lukaku, and Stephan El Shaarawy will be their weapons in Europe.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rasmus Kristensen - Cut from UEFA list Kristensen wasn't inserted in Roma's Europa League list due to Financial Fair Play reasons, Corriere dello Sport informs.
Impact Kristensen will able to play just in Serie A until January as Roma had limited room to maneuver as far as their additions are concerned and picked different players. Rick Karsdorp, Nicola Zalewski, and Zeki Celik will be the options on the right wing continentally.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nicola Zalewski - Wins three tackles against Milan Zalewski (head/ribs) had six inaccurate crosses, won three of three tackles, drew five fouls, and had two blocks in Friday's
Impact Zalewski displayed no ill effects from a previous injury and got the nod over Leonardo Spinazzola, picking up stats on both ends even though his deliveries were inaccurate. He has tallied four off-target shots, nine crosses (zero accurate), and five tackles in three appearances.
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Houssem Aouar - Avoids major problems Aouar (thigh) escaped without a strain, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.
Impact Aouar bowed out early against Milan but stopped in time. Roma are trying to prevent him from traveling to Algeria for international duties. Either way, he should be fine once Serie A resumes in two weeks.
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Leandro Paredes - Two shots in defeat Paredes had two shots (zero on goal) in Friday's 2-1 loss against AC Milan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 70th minute.
Impact Paredes had two shots for the second consecutive week but was otherwise kept quiet, making two tackles (zero won) and one clearance. The midfielder hasn't made more than 10 starts in either of the previous two seasons and appears to be a rotational player for Roma thus far this year.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Romelu Lukaku - Makes Roma debut Lukaku generated one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-1 defeat to AC Milan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 85th minute.
Impact Lukaku came on with his side two-nil down and did little outside of his only shot of the game. He is likely to become Roma's primary goal threat once he rounds into form and fitness after his previous two injury-hit campaigns.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Edoardo Bove - Opens assist account Bove assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 loss to AC Milan.
Impact Bove played a pass that fellow substitute Leonardo Spinazzola fired home to give Roma brief hope of a comeback against Milan. The young midfielder was a solid rotation piece for Roma last season (22 apps and 10 starts) and figures to be in and out of the starting lineup again this year as he gains experience in his third season as a member of the first team.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leonardo Spinazzola - Scores late consolation goal Spinazzola scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 defeat versus AC Milan.
Impact Spinazzola scored with a deflected effort in stoppage time 20 minutes after coming on as a substitute. His minutes have decreased in each game so far this season but his attacking display against Milan was a prime example of the threat he brings cutting in from the left flank and he will hope to increase his involvement after the international break.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rui Patricio - Two saves as Roma lose Patricio registered two saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-1 loss to AC Milan.
Impact Patricio conceded two goals for the third week in a row as Roma remain winless after three matches. An audacious Rafael Leao effort and an Olivier Giroud penalty meant Patricio couldn't do much for either goal. After two campaigns in a row of at least 13 clean sheets for Roma, Patricio is a solid bet to become a steadier option as the season progresses.
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Houssem Aouar - Subs off against Milan Aouar registered one interception in 31 minutes before leaving Friday's game against Roma due to a thigh injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.
Impact Aouar wasn't impactful during his time on the pitch and couldn't continue after indicating some muscular discomfort. He's headed for some tests. He was replaced by Lorenzo Pellegrini, who had unusually begun on the bench in this one.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
