Roma Team News Page 40 - Soccer

Paulo Dybala - Out versus Salernitana Dybala (ankle) will watch Monday's game against Salernitana from the stands, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.

Impact Dybala was expected to log at least some minutes to gear for the Europa League final on May 31 after an injury-riddled stretch, but he won't be involved. It's unclear at this stage whether he suffered a setback or if he's dealing with a new physical problem. Ola Solbakken is filling in for him in the XI.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Resumes practicing regularly Llorente (thigh) announced on Instagram that he was a full-go in training Sunday.

Impact Llorente has missed three weeks with a strain but has managed to recover before the end of the campaign and should be a substitute option versus Salernitana. He has recorded seven tackles (zero won), eight interceptions, and 15 clearances in his last six appearances, contributing to three clean sheets.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Spinazzola - Unlikely for Salernitana tilt Spinazzola (thigh) wasn't spotted in training Sunday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Spinazzola left Thursday's Europa League clash early with a thigh problem and might not be called up for Monday's game versus Salernitana, although Roma have routinely brought unavailable players to the bench lately. Since Zeki Celik isn't in great shape either, Stephan El Shaarawy or Filippo Missori could get the start.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Doubtful for Salernitana game Celik (thigh) didn't train with the rest of the group Sunday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Celik came off early for two matches in a row and is a long shot to feature Monday, although he could still make the bench as Roma have often included injured players in their match-day squad list lately. Stephan El Shaarawy or Filippo Missori could get the nod since Leonardo Spinazzola is banged up as well.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chris Smalling - Returns off bench Smalling came off the bench for the final 12 minutes of Thursday's scoreless draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Smalling was sidelined for six matches with a thigh injury but finally made his return off the bench Thursday. The center-back was brought off the bench for the final 12 minutes to see out the clean sheet and did just that. When fully fit Smalling is a nailed-on starter, a role he could return to as soon as a Monday clash with Salernitana back in domestic action.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stephan El Shaarawy - Remains on bench El Shaarawy (thigh) was an unused substitute during Thursday's scoreless Europa League draw with Leverkusen.

Impact El Shaarawy returned to the bench after a thigh injury sidelined him for three matches and went unused the winger hasn't seen major playing time even when fully fit and with Roma option for a more defensive setup he wasn't needed Thursday. El Shaarawy's next chance to return to the pitch if a Monday clash with Salernitana.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Doesn't play Thursday Dybala (ankle) went unused on the bench during Thursday's scoreless draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Dybala was fit enough to return to the bench but didn't see any playing time during Thursday's draw. In a match where all Roma had to do was defend it's not a surprise that Dybala wasn't risked off the bench. Manager Jose Mouinho announced that Dybala is fully fit, meaning he should be an option for a Monday clash with Salernitana in Serie A.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Comes off late Thursday Celik (undisclosed) was forced off with an apparent injury during the second half of Thursday's clash with Leverkusen.

Impact Celik came into the match dealing with a thigh injury, but was able to start and go 78 minutes. The right wing-back was brought off for Chris Smalling, who was recovering from a thigh injury of his own. Celik's substitution didn't appear to be serious, giving the full-back a chance to return before a Monday clash with Salernitana.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Spinazzola - Forced off Spinazzola (undisclosed) was forced off in the first half of Thursday's clash with Leverkusen due to an apparent injury.

Impact Spinazzola was forced off after 34 minutes Thursday in the Europa League. Nicola Zalewski came on to replace him and could see more starting chances if the injury to Spinazzola proves to be serious. Spinazzola's first chance to return is a Monday clash with Salernitana in Serie A.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Should be fine for Leverkusen clash Celik (thigh) was spotted in training and wasn't mentioned by Jose Mourinho in the list of absentees, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Celik has avoided relevant problems after leaving the last game early and is set to be available for this one. He, Nicola Zalewski, and Leonardo Spinazzola are the only options on the flanks. He has provided one assist and posted two chances crated, 15 crosses (six accurate), and eight tackles (five won) the last five matches.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Smalling - Good to go for Europa League Smalling (thigh) "is fit for Thursday's game versus Bayer Leverkusen, but his minutes will be watched attentively since he has been out for three weeks," Jose Mourinho informed.

Impact Smalling will resume being an option after skipping the last six tilts, but he might be utilized just in case of emergency despite his starting role. He has recorded five tackles (three won), three interceptions, 18 clearances, and four blocks in his last five appearances, contributing to three clean sheets.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Will start versus Bayer Leverkusen Patricio (rest) will be back between the sticks in Europa League, Gianluca Di Marzio informs.

Impact Patricio was out over the weekend but merely for rest purposes. He'll reclaim the starting job over Mile Svilar. He has kept one clean sheet, allowed seven goals, and made seven saves in his last five games.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stephan El Shaarawy - Set to be option in Europa League El Shaarawy (thigh) "is available for Thursday's match versus Bayer Leverkusen," Jose Mourinho relayed.

Impact El Shaarawy resumed practicing after the last Serie A game and will be back on the squad after sitting out the last three matches. He has hit the net twice and logged ten shots (four on target), three key passes, and three crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Available against Bayer Leverkusen Dybala (ankle) "is fit to play, then we'll see for how long," Jose Mourinho announced.

Impact Dybala continues to nurse an ankle sprain, but he'll gut it out in the Europa League semis. He has scored once and added 11 shots (three on target), four chances created, and five crosses (two accurate) in his last five appearances.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Nicola Zalewski - 10 crosses but no assists in stalemate draw Zalewski registered one shot (off-target), 10 crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Zalewski was one of Roma's more active playmakers on Sunday but he was unable to generate any impactful moves. The Pole has not had a great season, he has managed to score only once and create one assist from his 30 appearances (23 starts).

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mady Camara - No impact in goalless stalemate Mady Camara generated one shot (not on-target) and one cross (not accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Bologna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.

Impact Camara did not make much of an impact in Roma's midfield on Sunday. The Olympiacos loanee did not manage any shots-on-target and was not an active playmaker. He has had a disappointing season at Roma, from 14 appearances (seven starts) he has contributed neither a goal or an assist.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Creates chance but no goals in draw Abraham generated two shots (one on goal) and created a chance in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Abraham came on from the bench after 54 for Andrea Belotti on Sunday. The striker provided attacking energy but he was unable to contribute to the two shots-on-target that Roma managed. From 35 appearances (24 starts) the Englishman has scored eight and made three assists. It has been four games since he last found the net.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mile Svilar - Solid performance in first appearance of season Svilar registered three saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Svilar put in a solid performance on Sunday in his first appearance of the season. The Serbian got his opportunity as Roma boss, Jose Mourinho, elected to rest first-choice keeper, Rui Patricio, ahead of Thursday's Europa League second-leg with Bayern Leverkusen.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Bows out in Bologna game Celik had two tackles (zero won) and three dues in 53 minutes in Sunday's game versus Bologna before limping off due to a right thigh issue, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Celik subbed off after feeling some tightness and suggested to the coach that he stopped in time according to the sideline reported. He was replaced by Gianluca Mancini since he was playing in the backline in this one. He usually deputized wingback Nicola Zalewski and Leonardo Spinazzola.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Will rest in Bologna game Patricio isn't traveling with Bologna with the rest of the team, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Patricio will get a breather for just the second time in the season ahead of the return leg of the Europa League semis against Bayer Leverkusen. Mile Svilar will make his Serie A debut Sunday.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - WIll not play against Bologna Dybala (ankle) hasn't been called up for Sunday's match versus Bologna, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Dybala has appeared in the last two matches but will be spared in this one as Roma are focusing more on Europa League. Andrea Belotti, Tammy Abraham, and Ola Solbakken will be the top attackers in this one.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rick Karsdorp - Might not return this season Karsdorp (knee) has made some token appearances to the bench lately, but he's not ready to play, Goal reports.

Impact Karsdorp is still rehabbing after having surgery to address a meniscus laceration in late March. There are solid chances he won't be available for any of the next few matches, although Roma have routinely inserted injured players in their match-day squad lists as of late.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Georginio Wijnaldum - Appears off bench Wijnaldum (thigh) played 25 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 1-0 win over Leverkusen in the Europa League.

Impact Wijnaldum practiced in the build up to Thursday's clash and was able to return off the bench. The midfielder could return to the starting XI as soon as a Sunday trip to Bologna, as he continues to recover from the thigh issue.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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