Roma Team News Page 37 - Soccer

Nemanja Matic - Creates two chances against Spezia Matic sent in two crosses, had one block, created two scoring chances, and drew one foul in Round 38's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Matic wasn't too impressive in the season finale but put up small numbers on both ends. He often had to load managed amid a busy schedule, but he was a steady hand in the midfield. He recorded two goals, two assists, 37 chances created, and 77 tackles in 48 appearances (29 starts).

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Mancini - Solid in season finale Mancini sent in two crosses, won two of three tackles, and had one interception and two clearances in Round 38's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Mancini turned in his solid stout shift, but Roma gave up one early goal in this one. He was a staple in the back for the fourth season in a row in the Italian capital. He logged 53 tackles, 62 interceptions, 97 clearances, and 23 blocks in 49 games, contributing to 18 clean sheets and scoring once.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Wins two tackles versus Spezia Llorente had one interception and two clearances and won two of two tackles in Round 38's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Llorente didn't get the start but came in at half time as the coach reverted back to his usual three-man back-line. He was solid after joining in January, but he was slowed down by a thigh injury. He wasn't bought out right away, but Roma are in talks with Leeds United to keep him with a lower fee or a different formula. He recorded 11 tackles, 12 interceptions, 21 clearances, and two blocks in 12 matches, contributing to three clean sheets.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rick Karsdorp - Out for last three months Karsdorp (knee) was unavailable from March onward due to a knee injury.

Impact Karsdorp made some token appearances in the game-day squad lists but wasn't ready to play. He's expected to be good to go for the summer as the injury wasn't super serious. He posted 12 chances created, 21 crosses (two accurate), 22 tackles, and 15 clearances in 18 appearances (12 starts).

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Ibanez - Unused versus Spezia Ibanez didn't play in Round 38's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Ibanez was benched as Jose Mourinho went with a different scheme, also to manage energies following the Europa League final. He started in most matches despite not being the most rock-solid contributor. He scored three times, contributing to 14 clean sheets, and tallied 87 tackles, 95 interceptions, and 135 clearances in 46 games.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Swings in two crosses in Spezia game Celik created one scoring chance, took one off-target shot, sent in two inaccurate crosses, and had one tackle (zero won) in a 2-1 win over Spezia in the season finale.

Impact Celik put up small numbers in the final third but lacked precision. He was a regular while Rick Karsdorp dealt with injuries, but he wasn't particularly impressive on either end. He tallied one assist, 17 chances created, 47 crosses (12 accurate), and 48 tackles in 32 appearances (21 starts).

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mady Camara - DNP in last two fixtures Camara didn't feature in the final two matches of the season.

Impact Camara strung together a few starters in October and November, but then the coach leaned more on Edoardo Bove, on top of the starters, and he barely played from January onward. He recorded one assist, 15 shots (two on target), five chances created, and 18 tackles in 21 appearances (ten starts).

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edoardo Bove - Logs two clearances against Spezia Bove drew two fouls, won one tackle, and had one interception and two clearances in Round 38's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Bove wasn't active offensively but picked up a decent amount of stats on the other end. He starred a lot in the final months as they cycled through injuries and was serviceable in all phases. He logged two goals, eight chances created, 43 tackles, and 13 interceptions in 32 appearances (12 starts).

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Quiet in season finale Belotti took one off-target shot, drew one foul, and had one clearance in Round 38's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Belotti didn't do much despite getting the start and playing for an hour. He closed a bizarre season with no Serie A goals, three in Europea League, and two assists domestically. The team picked up a two-year option in his contract following Tammy Abraham's injury. He'll likely have to compete with a new teammate in the first half of the next campaign. He posted 40 shots (16 on target), 22 chances crated, and 11 crosses (one accurate).

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Cristante - Extends contract with Roma Cristante has signed a four-year contract extension with Roma, the club announced Monday.

Impact Cristante has tallied 11 goals and 13 assists in 228 appearances across all competitions since joining Roma in Summer 2018, and he's now signed on to remain at the club through the 2026/27 campaign. The 28-year-old has started 63 of a possible 78 Serie A matches across the last two seasons and should continue as a regular mostly in defensive midfield but also sometimes in central defense, as he has reached at least the semifinal stage of a European Competition in each of the last three years with Roma.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Smalling - Extends contract with Roma Smalling has signed a two-year contract extension with Roma, the club announced Friday.

Impact Smalling has posted 10 goals and four assists in 143 appearances across all competitions during his four seasons with Roma, including three goals, 12 clean sheets and 31 starts in Serie this last campaign. The 33-year-old center-back has now signed on to remain with the Italian club through 2024/25.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Houssem Aouar - Signs with Roma Aouar has agreed to a contract until 2028 with Roma, leaving Olympique Lyonnais on a free move, the team announced.

Impact Aouar is coming off a subpar campaign as he wasn't a regular due to a few injuries and his contractual situation. He tallied one goal, one assist, 14 shots (six on target), and six chances created in 16 appearances (six starts). He will feature in a few roles at Roma and could succeed Georginio Wijnaldum, who might not be retained following a disappointing loan spell from PSG.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carles Perez - Returns to Roma Celta Vigo decided not to buy out Perez' option and will return to Roma, the team announced.

Impact Perez will return to Italy after playing a full season with Celta Vigo. He concluded the season with 23 starts in 35 appearances, totaling three goals and five assists on 54 shots (20 on target) and 36 crosses (four accurate). His future is yet to be determined unless Roma decide to keep him for the 2023/24 campaign.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roma confirm Abraham "successful" surgery after ACL injury Tammy Abraham has had surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament injury he suffered during the final game of the Serie A season, AS Roma have...

JUNE 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Matias Vina - Returning from loan stint Vina will rejoin Roma ahead of the 2023-24 campaign after spending the previous season on loan with Bournemouth.

Impact For the Cherries, Vina saw action in 12 contests (five starts) in which he registered two goals on nine shots (six on target), 17 clearances and 19 tackles. Back with Roma, the left-back is far from guaranteed to make regular appearances in the starting XI and could be in line for another loan move.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stephan El Shaarawy - Assists equalizer El Shaarawy assisted one goal, attempted three shots (one on target) and created four goal-scoring opportunities in Sunday's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact El Shaarawy had a hand in both goals as he also won the penalty that led to the winner. He was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet himself, twice going close from long range. The winger, who is out of contract this summer, finishes the season with seven goals and two assists. Roma may offer to extend his stay in the capital, with other clubs in Italy thought to be interested in acquiring his services.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Zalewski - Scores in victory Zalewski scored when his cross creeped into the far corner in Sunday's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Zalewski finishes the season with two goals and one assist, making this the best season of his career in terms of attacking returns. The midfielder made 33 appearance this season, more than double the amount he managed in the previous campaign, and there are rumours he could soon be heading to the Premier League.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Scores injury-time penalty Dybala scored once from five shots (two on target) and attempted four crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Dybala had chances to score earlier in the game, but made no mistake from the spot to earn his side three points in the dying embers of the game. The attacker finishes the season with 12 goals and six assists, making this his best campaign since 2017/18. He picked up his fifth yellow of the season, meaning he will be suspended for the first Serie A game next season, although it remains to be seen if he will stay at Roma for the remaining two years on his contract, or if he will be playing elsewhere come August.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mile Svilar - One save in win Svilar made one save and conceded once in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Spezia.

Impact Svilar was starting in place of first-choice keeper Rui Patricio, who was rested for the final game of the season following Wednesday's Europa League Final. Svilar made three appearances this season, conceding three goals and keeping one clean sheet.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Produces against Spezia Pellegrini sent in five crosses (two accurate), took three shots (one on target), created one scoring chance, and was booked for the fifth time in Sunday's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Pellegrini put together a solid stat line thanks to a high number of set pieces. His numbers dipped a little in Serie A, also because Roma focused on European League down the stretch, but they were still solid. He finished up with eight goals, nine assists, 100 shots (31 on target), and 102 chances created in 46 appearances. He won't be an option for the opener due to yellow-card accumulation.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Scores PK against Spezia Dybala (ankle/thigh) scored one goal to go with five shots (two on target), one chance created, and four crosses and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 win over Spezia...

Impact Dybala played through his injuries and decided the contest with a late PK, allowing his team to defend his sixth-placed position. He's productive this campaign but was affected by physical problems twice. He finished with 17 goals, seven assists, 92 shots (34 on target), and 70 chances created in 36 appearances (29 starts). He'll miss next season's opener due to yellow-card accumulation.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Diagnosed with major injury Abraham suffered an ACL tear in his left knee against Spezia, Il Messaggero reports.

Impact Abraham will soon have reconstructive surgery and is headed for a long rehab. He's unlikely to be back before the end of the year. He took a clear step back this campaign and finished with nine goals, five assists, 71 shots (41 on target), and 40 chances created in 52 appearances (34 starts). Roma will have to find a new starting-caliber striker in the summer.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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