Roma Team News Page 39 - Soccer

Zeki Celik - Plays one half against Fiorentina Celik (thigh) won one of one tackle and had two clearances and one block in 45 minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Celik saw decent playing time after missing the previous match with a thigh ailment but only contributed defensively. He has recorded six crosses (two accurate), five tackles (two won), three interceptions, and four clearances in his last five appearances.

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Stephan El Shaarawy - Scores again El Shaarawy scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Fiorentina.

Impact El Shaarawy has a goal scored across both of his last two appearances. He will have goal-scoring momentum on side during the 2023 UEFA Europa League Final against Sevilla on Wednesday.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ola Solbakken - Records assist Solbakken assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Fiorentina.

Impact Solbakken logged the assist to Roma's only goal, which Stephan El Shaarawy scored. Now, the question is whether or not Solbakken will be used during Roma's next game, which will be the 2023 UEFA Europa League Final against Sevilla on Wednesday. Paulo Dybala (ankle) will be a game-time decision before the game. If unavailable again Wednesday, Solbakken becomes a top candidate as Dybala's replacement during that finale.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mile Svilar - Concedes two goals Svilar registered three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Fiorentina.

Impact With the 2023 Europa League Final coming up Wednesday at Sevilla, Svilar was chosen as Roma's goalkeeper instead of Rui Patricio. The backup conceded goals scored by Luka Jovic and Jonathan Ikone. Unless the aforementioned Patricio cannot physically play or needs rest post-final, Svilar is not expected to suit for Roma's 2022-23 team again this season.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 27, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Zeki Celik - Probable for Fiorentina match Celik (thigh) has been selected for Saturday's tilt against Fiorentina, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.

Impact Celik will be an option after sitting out the previous game and will likely start if in decent shape since Roma are very depleted. He has assisted once and logged nine crosses (three accurate), two key passes, four interceptions, and nine tackles (five won) in his last five appearances.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Matic - Will rest against Fiorentina Matic didn't travel to Florence with the rest of the team, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Matic will get a breather ahead of Wednesday's clash with Sevilla along with a few other veterans and banged-up players. Two or three among Edoardo Bove, Mady Camara, and Benjamin Tahirovic will start in the midfield Saturday.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Unavailable against Fiorentina Patricio hasn't been called up for Saturday's game versus Fiorentina, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Patricio will get the day off to be fresher for the Europa League final on Wednesday, Mile Svilar will man the posts in relief.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Ruled out for Fiorentina game Dybala (ankle) won't be called up for Saturday's match versus Fiorentina, Ansa reports.

Impact Dybala will remain sidelined and has practiced very little in recent days, where he has mostly rehabbed. The coach voiced some pessimism ahead of Wednesday's Europa League final against Sevilla, but he has a shot to be available.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Paulo Dybala - Unlikely to play versus Fiorentina Dybala (ankle) "would help us even if he could just come to the bench and play a little like against Feyenoord. But we don't expect anything in particular from him," Jose Mourinho...

Impact Dybala could be held out again versus Fiorentina Saturday to avoid further blows to the ankle ahead of next Wednesday's Europa League final. Ola Solbakken has generally replaced him domestically.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Spinazzola - Question mark for Europa League final Spinazzola (thigh) "is a doubt for Wednesday's game versus Sevilla. We hope to recover him, but not for Saturday. We'll see if he makes progress Monday and Tuesday," Jose Mourinho...

Impact Spinazzola will miss his second match in a row Saturday against Fiorentina but has a shot to recover for the final. Stephen El Shaarawy, Zeki Celik (thigh), and Filippo Missori are next in line on the flanks.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Will miss Fiorentina game Pellegrini won't be available against Fiorentina Saturday but should be fine for the Europa League final, Jose Mourinho announced.

Impact Pellegrini picked up a minor ankle injury in the past game and will be spared over the weekend to avoid making it worse, Sky informs. Edoardo Bove, Benjamin Tahirovic, and Mady Camara will soak up his minutes.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Paulo Dybala - Keeps nursing ankle bruise Dybala (ankle) "is recovering from the blow he suffered against Atalanta. Our goal is to have him fit in the Europa League final. He wasn't feeling 100 percent Monday, and we decid...

Impact Dybala didn't suffer a setback but has been dealing with the injury for nearly a month now. He hasn't played in five of the last seven games even though he was ruled out beforehand just twice. It remains to be seen whether he'll have a tune-up versus Fiorentina Saturday.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Comes off the bench against Salernitana Llorente created one scoring chance, won one tackle, and had one interception in 45 minutes in Monday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Llorente subbed in at the interval in his return from a thigh strain but didn't put up great numbers, and his side allowed one goal while he was on the pitch. He'll resume competing with Roger Ibanez down the stretch. He has registered six tackles (one won), seven interceptions, and ten clearances in his last five appearances, contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Rui Patricio - Beaten twice in draw Patricio allowed two goals while making a save during Monday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Patricio conceded a goal in each half as Roma shared the points with Salernitana on Monday. The keeper has now allowed 35 goals in 35 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 74.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stephan El Shaarawy - Scores in return from injury El Shaarawy scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal), crossing three times accurately and creating six chances during Monday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.

Impact El Shaarawy found the back of the net in the 47th minute scoring Roma's first goal. The goal was El Shaarawy's second in as many matches played as he returned from a thigh injury which kept him out of Roma's past four matches in all competitions.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Matic - Equalizes from bench Matic scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Monday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Matic entered the match at halftime and scored the game tying goal in the 83rd minute to earn a point for Roma. The goal was the second of the season for Matic and his first since November.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Bench option against Salernitana Llorente (thigh) will be available as a substitute versus Salernitana on Monday.

Impact Llorente is back in the squad after missing the previous three contests due to his thigh problem. Still, the team opted to utilize Edoardo Bove on the backline instead of immediately reinserting Llorente into the starting XI. In his last five appearances, Llorente registered three shots (one on target), 14 clearances and seven interceptions.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Spinazzola - Won't play Monday Spinazzola (thigh) will be sidelined for Monday's clash with Salernitana.

Impact Spinazzola misses out after having been forced off in the 34th minute of Thursday's Europa League matchup with Bayer Leverkusen. In his stead, Ola Solbakken will start for the second time in the club's last five contests. Once cleared to play, Spinazzola should retake his spot on the pitch.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Missing from squad Celik (thigh) will not be in the squad to face Salernitana on Monday.

Impact Celik's absence from the squad will see Mady Camara in the starting XI for the third time in the club's last five contests. For his part, Celik should be a near-lock to reclaim his spot on the pitch once cleared to play. In his last five contests, the midfielder registered one assist, nine crosses (three accurate) and two shots (zero on target).

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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