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Belotti scores his first Serie A goals for Roma in 2-2 draw with Salernitana

Andrea Belotti finally scored his first league goals for Roma but they weren't enough to help José Mourinho’s side win its Serie A opener after it was held 2-2 by Salernitana

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Renato Sanches - Makes Roma debut Sanches recorded one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Salernitana.

Impact Sanches came off the bench in Sunday's season opener, marking his Roma debut. He made a decent impact in his mere 25 minutes, as he took one off-target shot, created one chance, drew one foul and recorded two crosses (one accurate).

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Houssem Aouar - Productive in Roma debut Aouar registered four crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Aouar made his Roma debut Sunday and made an immediate impact. He created three chances, recorded four crosses (three accurate) and took four corners. He also won three tackles and made one interception in his 89 minutes of playing time. With an impressive first showing, it's only a matter of time before he records his first Serie A goal contribution.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Assists opening goal Llorente assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Llorente assisted Roma's first goal of the season Sunday as he found Andrea Belotti in the 17th minute to take the 1-0 lead. It was the only chance he created in the match, to go with two inaccurate crosses, one tackle and one interception in his full 90 minutes of action.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Paredes - Assists in Roma debut Paredes assisted once to go with eight crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Paredes assisted the equalizing goal Sunday in his first match for Roma, as his corner found Andrea Belotti's head in the 82nd minute to tie the match at two apiece. It was one of the five corners he took in the match, to go with two chances created and eight crosses (two accurate) in his 25 minutes off the bench.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Scores brace in season opener Belotti scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Belotti scored twice in Sunday's season opener, an especially impressive return considering he failed to score in 31 Serie A appearances last season. While it was an impressive performance, Paulo Dybala was forced to miss the match due to a suspension, so Belotti may not see as many opportunities when Dybala returns for the third match of the season.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Concedes twice in season opener Patricio made no saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Patricio conceded two goals in Sunday's season opener, both scored by Antonio Candreva. His defense played fairly well though, as the goals were scored on the only two shots on target. Patricio will look for a better outing Saturday at Verona, a side which scored once in the opening match of the season.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup winner Paredes returns to Roma on a 2-year deal

World Cup winner Leandro Paredes has returned to Roma and signed a two-year deal with the Serie A club

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Renato Sanches - Heads to Roma Sanches has moved to Roma on a season-long loan with a conditioned obligation to buy, the clubs informed.

Impact Sanches will attempt to bounce after an injury-riddled campaign where he started just seven times and appeared in 26 matches. He scored twice and added 14 shots (six on target), ten chances created, and 12 crosses. He'll split time primarily with Bryan Cristante, Leandro Paredes, and Houssem Aoaur.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Paredes - Returns to Roma Paredes has agreed to a two-year contract with an option with Roma after leaving PSG, the team announced.

Impact Paredes spent two seasons in the Italian when he was a youngster. He wasn't particularly convincing at Juventus in the most recent one, and they passed on their option to buy him out. He logged 29 chances created, 70 crosses (21 accurate), and 36 tackles) in 33 appearances, making just 13 starts. He should have a bigger role since he's replacing Nemanja Matic, who was starting every other match. He joins Bryan Cristante, Houssem Aouar, Lorenzo Pellegirni, and Edoardo Bove in the midfield.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mourinho makes Taylor claim and reveals Saudi offers Roma head coach Jose Mourinho has denied using abusive language towards referee Anthony Taylor in a car park after last season’s Europa Leag...

AUGUST 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rick Karsdorp - Plays in friendly Karsdorp (knee) featured in the first summer friendly against Latina.

Impact Karsdrop has recovered after getting surgery to clean up his knee in mid-March. If he stays, he'll have to compete also with newcomer Rasmus Kristensen, on top of Nicola Zalewki and Zeki Celik.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Kristensen - Loaned to Roma Kristensen has joined Roma on a season-long loan from Leeds United, the club announced Friday.

Impact Kristensen made 26 Premier League appearances (21 starts) with Leeds after joining from RB Salzburg last summer, but the 26-year-old will not be moving down to the Championship for next season as he's getting loaned out to Italy instead. He'll challenge Rick Karsdorp (knee) and Zeki Celik for Roma's starting spot at right wing-back.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristensen to join Roma on loan from Leeds Rasmus Kristensen is set to join Roma on loan from Leeds United. Kristensen, 25, joined the club on a five-year contract from Red Bull Salzb...

JULY 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Leeds' Llorente re-joins Roma Leeds United defender Diego Llorente has re-joined Roma on loan for the 2023-24 campaign. Llorente, 29, spent the second half of last season...

JULY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Diego Llorente - Heads back to Roma Llorente has returned to Roma on a season-long loan from Leeds United, the teams announced.

Impact Llorente will continue playing in Italy after spending the second half of the past season in the capital. He'll compete for minutes with Roger Ibanez and newcomer Evan N'Dicka. He had seemingly nabbed the starting job before suffering an injury in his previous spell.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzalo Villar - Back in Rome Villar didn't join Getafe permanently following a loan spell.

Impact Villar had a secondary role after coming in January and will have to seek a new home in the summer.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stephan El Shaarawy - Re-upping with Roma El Shaarawy announced on the club's Twitter profile that he would renew his contract.

Impact El Shaarawy and Roma took it down to the wire as his deal ran out on June 30, but he'll stick around and enter his fourth campaign in a row in the Italian capital and the eighth overall considering a short spell in China. He was great as a super-sub in 2022/2023, as he recorded nine goals, two assists, 58 shots (26 on target), and 36 chances created in 40 appearances (18), mostly staying healthy, which has been a problem for him in the past.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roma owner buys French side Cannes in latest multi-club deal Roma owner the Friedkin Group has become the latest American investor to embrace the multi-club model by buying French fourth-tier side Cann...

JUNE 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Eldor Shomurodov - Comes in very late versus Roma Shomurodov committed one foul, had one touch, and one yellow-carded while subbing in late in Round 38's 1-2 loss to Roma.

Impact Shomurodov had an underwhelming loan spell and started just when other strikers where injured. He scored one and added one assist, 18 shots (four on target), and 11 chances created in 15 appearances (nine starts). He's returning to Roma.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bournemouth sign Justin Kluivert from Roma Bournemouth have confirmed the signing of Justin Kluivert from Roma. The 24-year-old has signed a long-term contract with the Premier Leagu...

JUNE 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

José Mourinho banned 4 games for verbally abusing referee in stadium garage

José Mourinho has been suspended four European games by UEFA for verbally abusing the Europa League final referee following Roma's loss.

JUNE 21, 2023

José Mourinho banned by UEFA from 4 European games for verbally abusing referee in stadium garage

José Mourinho has been banned by UEFA from four European games for verbally using the Europa League final referee in a stadium garage after Roma lost to Sevilla

JUNE 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Evan N Dicka - Signs with Roma N'Dicka has agreed to a contract till 2028 with Roma, the team announced.

Impact N'Dicka moves to Serie A on a Bosman move after four solid seasons at Eintracht Frankfurt. He'll compete primarily with Roger Ibanez if his new teammate stays at the club. he tallied 38 tackles, 44 interceptions, 170 clearances, and 22 blocks in 38 appearances in the past campaign.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Spinazzola - Plays little in last game Spinazzola had one cross in eight minutes in Round 38's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Spinazzola was rushed back from a thigh injury to start versus Sevilla and was mostly spared a few days later. He missed time with three separate muscular problems, which affected his form as well. He was fine when 100 percent. He tallied two goals, five assists, 29 chances created, and 94 crosses (25 accurate) in 39 appearances (27 starts).

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE