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Alonso showed Roma what he has learned in 12 months at 'Neverlusen' The unbeaten German champions showed a ruthless edge in Europa League semi-final - just as they have all season

MAY 3, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chris Smalling - Starts midweek Smalling (thigh) had one clearance and one block in Thursday's 2-0 defeat versus Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Smalling was picked over Evan N'Dicka following a small muscular problem but didn't look great like the rest of the rearguard in the loss. He'll compete with a few teammates to partner with Gianluca Mancini the rest of the way.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Hits the bar versus Bayer Leverkusen Lukaku (thigh) had one off-target shot and one interception, drew three fouls and created one scoring chance in 79 minutes in Thursday's 2-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Lukaku played most of the game after an injury and, while he didn't put up great numbers, he came close to scoring with a header in the first half. It remains to be seen whether he'll need to be managed following an injury and due to multiple short turnarounds in a row.

MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stephan El Shaarawy - Leader in multiple stats El Shaarawy took an off target shot, crossed four times (one accurate), created two chances and made three interceptions during Thursday's 2-0 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact El Shaarawy was held off the scoresheet, but was active on both sides of the ball leading Roma in crosses, chances created and interceptions during the match. The attacker hasn't had a goal involvement since March despite being a regular starter for Roma.

MAY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mile Svilar - Concedes in each half Svilar allowed two goals while making two saves during Thursday's 2-0 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Svilar conceded a goal in each half as Roma fell at home during Thursday's first leg Europa League semifinal. The keeper has allowed three goals while making 10 saves over his last three Europa League contests.

MAY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Leader in shots, crosses Dybala took two shots (one on goal), crossed four times (two accurate) and created a chance during Thursday's 2-0 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Dybala was held off the scoresheet, but led Leverkusen in both shots and crosses during Thursday's loss. The attacker has a goal and an assist while combining for six shots, four chances created and six crosses in his last three Europa League appearances.

MAY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Paulo Dybala - Converts penalty in draw Dybala scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing four times (three accurate) and creating three chances during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Napoli.

Impact Dybala opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 59th minute while leading Roma in crosses and chances created in the match. Dyabla has two goal involvements while combining for six shots, eight chances created and 15 crosses over his last three Serie A appearances.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Levels from bench Abraham scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Napoli.

Impact Abraham entered the match in the 69th minute and scored the game tying goal for Roma in the 88th. The goal was the first of the season for Abraham who has totaled just 102 league minutes since returning from injury at the start of April.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Evan N Dicka - Assists with lone chance created N'Dicka had an assist with his lone chance created while blocking four shots and making three clearances during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Napoli.

Impact N'Dicka set up Tammy Abraham in the 88th minute assisting the game tying goal while leading Roma with four blocks in the match. The assist was the first goal involvement in over a month for N'Dicka who has started back-to-back matches following a four match absence due to a chest injury.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mile Svilar - Seven saves in draw Svilar allowed two goals while making seven saves during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Napoli.

Impact Svilar allowed two second half goals, but held on long enough for Roma to come from behind and claim a point in the match. The keeper has conceded six goals while making nine saves over his last three league starts.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Will return versus Bayer Leverkusen Lukaku (thigh) will be an option and likely start Thursday versus Bayer Leverkusen, Il Messaggero relayed.

Impact Lukaku reprised training with no limitations after missing two matches and the competition of the game versus Udinese. He should be back in the XI over Tammy Abraham and Sardar Azmoun if he looks good in the final sessions. He has scored once and added eight shots (one on target), four key passes and two inaccurate crosses in his last six appearances.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Smalling - Available against Bayer Leverkusen Smalling (thigh) has returned to full training ahead of Thursday's clash with Bayer Leverkusen, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Smalling will be an option after missing one game but will be further addressed to see whether he's fit enough start, perhaps in a three-man line. He has notched 11 clearances, three tackles (two won) and three blocks in his last four appearances, with one clean sheet.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Paredes - Eligible for Juventus clash Paredes completed a one-match ban due to yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Paredes will reprise his midfield role versus Juventus on Sunday, with Edoardo Bove likely falling out of the XI. He has recorded six shots (two on target), four key passes, six crosses (two accurate) and 16 clearances in his last five appearances.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Clears disqualification Llorente served a one-match ban in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Napoli.

Impact Llorente will be available against Juventus, but his minutes could take a dip following the return of Evan N'Dicka. He has posted four tackles (three won), 14 clearances and four blocks in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Evan N Dicka - Gets start vs. Napoli N'Dicka (chest) is in the starting lineup to face Napoli on Sunday.

Impact N'Dicka will make his long-awaited return to action, as predicted by head coach Daniele De Rossi. This is the first time he'll feature after sitting out Roma's last four games due to a pneumothorax, though he's also getting the nod because Chris Smalling is hurt and Diego Llorente is suspended.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Unavailable for Napoli match Lukaku (thigh) won't return Saturday against Napoli, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Lukaku tried to give it a go but hasn't healed enough to play without risks of relapse. He'll have better chances midweek versus Bayer Leverkusen. Tammy Abraham or Sardar Azmoun, or both, will get the start Saturday.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Smalling - Out versus Napoli Smalling avoided major injuries but won't be an option versus Napoli on Saturday, Gianluca Di Marzio informed.

Impact Smalling is dealing with right adductor soreness and will be re-evaluated ahead of the next matches. Presumptive starter Evan N'Dicka (chest) is coming back in this one and will likely partner with Gianluca Mancini.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Evan N Dicka - Likely to start versus Napoli N'Dicka (chest) "practiced regularly and told me he feels very good. He didn't hold anything backed in tackles and clashes and is going to play Sunday;" coach Daniele De Rossi info...

Impact N'Dicka is poised to start after sitting out four matches due to a pneumothorax, also because Chris Smalling is hurt and Diego Llorente is suspended. He has totaled three tackles (all won), three interceptions and 12 clerances in his last four appearances.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Credited with goal in Udinese game Lukaku (thigh) had one goal to go with four shots (one on target) and two tackles (both won) in the 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Lukaku was unavailable for the completion of the game Thursday due to a thigh problem but had hit the net with a point-blank volley in the first portion of the game a week ago, ending a six-match slump. He's recovering quickly from his ailment and has an outside shot to make the bench for Sunday's clash with Napoli, Corriere dello Sport relayed.

APRIL 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mile Svilar - Gives up one goal in Udinese match Svilar had two saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Svilar was beaten in a one-on-one situation by Roberto Pereyra in the first portion of the game and shut the door a couple of times in its resumption. He has kept two clean sheets, made 11 saves and conceded five goals in the last five matches. Roma will face Napoli away Sunday.

APRIL 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE