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Paulo Dybala - Misses out versus AC Milan Dybala (thigh), as expected, was not included in the match-day squad for Friday's matchup with Milan.

Impact Dybala went 68 minutes in his lone appearances this season, registering two shots (two on target), six crosses (one accurate) and four corners. With the addition of Romelu Lukaku, Dybala will likely have to share some of the workload up top and could see a slight dip in offensive production once back in the squad.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sardar Azmoun - Not in squad Friday Azmoun (calf) was left out of the match-day squad versus Milan on Friday.

Impact Azmoun has yet to get onto the pitch for the club this season due to his lingering calf problem. With the addition of Romelu Lukaku, Azmoun's path to the starting XI has gotten even more difficult even once he is cleared to play.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Zalewski - Starting Friday Zalewski (ribs) will feature in the starting XI versus AC Milan on Friday.

Impact Despite picking up an injury, Zalewski will make his second straight start for the club Friday. To open the campaign, the midfielder has recorded three shots (zero on target), three crosses (zero accurate) and two tackles (two won) in 76 combined minutes. Barring an extended injury problem. Zalewski should be in contention for the starting XI on a weekly basis.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sardar Azmoun - Questionable for Milan game Azmoun (calf) is likely to miss Friday's tilt with Milan, Corriere dello Sport relays.

Impact Azmoun was pictured in training Thursday, but he hasn't completely healed from a previous calf injury, and he'll at most make a token appearance on the bench.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Doubtful for Milan clash Dybala (thigh) is more likely to miss the Milan match Friday than to feature despite practicing Thursday, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Dybala might be present on the bench, as Roma have often included players that weren't totally fit in the past, but he's in precarious conditions and is a long-shot to see minutes.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Luton makes home debut vs. West Ham. Lukaku could make Roma debut vs. Milan

Romelu Lukaku could make his Roma debut when the Giallorossi host AC Milan at the Stadio Olimpico a day after his season-long loan deal from Chelsea was completed

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Romelu Lukaku's season-long loan deal from Roma to Chelsea made official

Romelu Lukaku’s season-long loan deal from Chelsea to Roma has been completed two days after the Belgium striker was welcomed by thousands of Giallorossi fans at a local airport

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sardar Azmoun - Trains with rest of the group Azmoun (calf) was pictured practicing regularly with his new teammates on the Roma site.

Impact Azmoun was unavailable to play for Bayer Leverkusen prior to his transfer due to a calf strain, but he should be a bench option right off the bat for his new side. Andrea Belotti and Stephan El Shaarawy are likely to start versus Roma since he, Paulo Dybala, and Romelu Lukaku aren't 100 percent.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Returns to practice Dybala (thigh) trained regularly Friday after being held out completely for multiple days, Sky informs.

Impact Dybala was initially considered a long shot to feature versus Milan even though he didn't suffer major problems, but he's trending positively and, barring a late setback, he should be at least a bench option Friday.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Joins Roma Lukaku has moved to Roma on a season-long loan from Chelsea, the Serie A site announces.

Impact Lukaku and Chelsea spent the summer looking for a permanent departure but couldn't find a taker, so he'll go out on loan again, this time at Roma. He was okay after shaking off a major thigh injury last season, posting 13 goals, seven assists, 73 shots (29 on target), and 38 shots in 33 appearances (19 starts). He might need some time to round into shape, but he'll easily be their top scoring threat down the line.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Zalewski - Escapes without significant problems Zalewski didn't sustain a head injury and is nursing a chest contusion that won't prevent him from being available against Milan Friday, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Zalewski was shaken up after crashing into an opponent at full speed but didn't suffer serious consequences and trained fully to open the week. He'll compete with Leonardo Spinazzola and Rasmus Kristensen to start on one of of the two wings. He has posted three inaccurate crosses, three off-target shots, and two tackles in two appearances.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku reunites with Jose Mourinho at Roma on season-long loan

Romelu Lukaku ended his standoff with Chelsea by arriving in the Italian capital with the aim of joining Italian club Roma on a season-long...

AUGUST 29, 2023

Romelu Lukaku lands in Italy to sign loan deal with Roma and reunite with Jose Mourinho

Romelu Lukaku has ended his standoff with Chelsea by arriving in the Italian capital with the aim of joining Italian club Roma on a season-long loan deal that would see the Belgium...

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paulo Dybala - Avoids big injuries Dybala (thigh) took some tests that ruled out a strain, but he's highly at risk for Friday's game versus Milan, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.

Impact Dybala is day-to-day but he's generally handled with care because of his injury history and his importance to the team, plus the upcoming international break offers him extra time to heal fully. Stephan El Shaaray or Ola Solbakken would make the XI if he couldn't.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Paredes - Subbed at halftime Paredes registered two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Verona.

Impact Paredes had a quiet showing in his 45 minutes on the pitch and was subbed off for the more attacking Houssem Aouar with Roma two goals down. He also made three tackles (one won) and a clearance as he competes for game time in Roma's crowded midfield.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Cristante - Creative in midfield Cristante registered four shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and five chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Verona.

Impact Cristante produced a decent attacking display against Verona, but has been unable to top four goal involvements for the side since his first season with the club in 2018. He will be relied on more for his solidity and defensive prowess especially with Roma's recent midfield signings of Houssem Aouar and Renato Sanches.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Strong showing in loss Pellegrini registered six shots (zero on goal), 10 crosses (three accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Verona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 6...

Impact Pellegrini played in his first match this season and was everywhere, making four tackles (two won) to go with an interception and a clearance on top of his attacking stats. After making 32 league appearances for Roma last season Pellegrini figures to play a prominent midfield role for them once again.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Houssem Aouar - Scores from the bench Aouar scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Verona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact After starting the previous match, Aouar was a halftime substitute as Roma were two goals down. He answered the bell with a goal 11 minutes after coming on and has made a strong contribution to Roma's attack thus far after his summer switch from Lyon.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Concedes two in defeat Patricio had one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Verona.

Impact Patricio conceded two goals for the second week in a row as Roma are winless in their first two matches this season. He will look to keep his first clean sheet of the season against Milan on Friday after keeping 13 in 35 appearances last year.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Leaves Verona clash early. Dybala recorded two shots (two on goal), six crosses (one accurate), and four corners in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Verona before exiting due to a potential thigh problem, DAZN reports...

Impact Dybala rarely subbed off when healthy, and his team was down in the score. He dealt with a minor groin issue in previous weeks, but a suspension gave him extra time to recover. He was substituted by Ola Solbakken as Stephan El Shaarawy had already entered the game. He'll be assessed ahead of Friday's clash with Roma.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Zalewski - Bows out in Verona game Zalewski was subbed off due to injury in the 51st minute of Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Verona after registering two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate).

Impact Zalewski got rocked in a collision with an opponent and couldn't continue, as he might have suffered a head injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs. He replaced Leonardo Spinazzola on the left wing in the XI relative to the opener.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sardar Azmoun - Moves to Roma Azmoun has joined Roma on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Bayer Leverkusen, the club announced.

Impact Azmoun leaves Bayer Leverkusen after a subpar campaign and a half relative to his time at Zenit. He notched four goals, two assists, 34 shots (14 on target), and 21 chances created in 32 appearances (11 starts) last season, failing to become a staple of the formation. He'll compete with Andrea Belotti until Tammy Abraham (knee returns). He picked up a calf strain earlier in the summer, but he passed the medicals, so he might not be far off from returning.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Renato Sanches - Will sit next two matches Sanches "suffered a small physical problem and will likely return after the international break. It's probably not the best choice to push to recover him sooner, It's a muscular in...

Impact Sanches has dealt with a host is similar problems in the recent past and Roma will be cautious with their newcomer. He's poised to miss the matches against Verona and Milan unless he recovers more quickly than anticipated. Bryan Cristante, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Houssem Aouar, Leandro Paredes, and Edoardo Bove will split the minutes in the midfield while he's out.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Will be back in Verona game Pellegrini will be available versus Verona Saturday after a one-game suspension for yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Pellegrini was sorely missed in the opener even though Houssem Aouar fared decently. He'll replace either him or Edoardo Bove in the upcoming game. He logged eight goals and nine assists in 46 matches last season.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Will return against Verona Dybala served his suspension in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Dybala had to skip the opener due to yellow-card accumulation. He'll most likely replace Stephan El Shaarawy in the XI away Saturday. He logged 12 goals and six assists in 25 Serie A matches last season.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE