Roma Team News Page 41 - Soccer

Georginio Wijnaldum - Could return versus Bayer Leverkusen Wijnaldum (thigh) has practiced without limitations for two games in a row, Il Messaggero informs.

Impact Wijnaldum could be back on the pitch Thursday after making two token appearances on the bench in the past two games. Jose Mourinho hinted at it in the pre-game presser: "First of all we'll have to assess whether he and Paulo Dybala are fit, and then decide if they could start."

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Diego Llorente - Might not return this season Llorente (thigh) was on the game-day squad list for the past two games but might isn't a lock to recover in time to play in one of the remaining fixtures, Goal informs.

Impact Llorente was on the bench alongside other injured players versus Monza and Inter, but he hasn't recuperated from a strain, and Jose Mourinho alluded to the fact that he might run out of time.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Smalling - Targeting second Leverkusen clash Smalling (thigh) was on the bench in the last two games but could realistically resume playing on May 18 in the return leg versus Bayer Leverkusen or afterward, Il Messaggero repor...

Impact Smalling opted to stay close to his teammates in the past two games, but he's still ways away from being cleared to play, as Jose Mourinho confirmed in his pre-game remarks.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stephan El Shaarawy - Could be back in late May El Shaarawy (thigh) was on the bench against Inter but he could at best return for one of the final matches of the season, La Gazzetta dello Sport relays.

Impact El Shaarawy was on the game-day squad list along with a few other injured players, which will likely happen again in the ensuing fixtures, but he's set to miss three or four more.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Completes suspension Celik cleared his one-game ban in Saturday's 0-2 defeat versus Inter.

Impact Celik sat out one after getting red-carded in the past game. He'll resume alternating with Leonardo Spinazzola and Nicola Zalewski, as Roma are particularly thin at this juncture. He has posted one assist, 18 crosses (six accurate), six tackles (four won), and two clearances in the last five games.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Mancini - Delivers five crosses against Inter Mancini generated five crosses (one accurate) and had two blocks, two interceptions, and two clearances in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Inter Milan.

Impact Mancini was again a minor factor on offense on top of defending diligently, even though his team game up two goals in this one. He has logged 13 crosses (four accurate), seven interceptions, ten clearances, and three blocks in the past five fixtures, with no clean sheets.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Ibanez - Makes key error in Inter clash Ibanez had four interceptions and one clearance and won four duels and one of three tackles in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Ibanez put up good stats but swung the game in Inter's direction by badly misplacing a pass in the back, leading to Romelu Lukaku's game-sealing goal. He has tallied eight shots (four on target), seven tackels (four won), eight clearances, and nine interceptions in the last five games, with no clean sheets.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edoardo Bove - Creates two chances against Inter Bove won seven duels and one of two tackles, drew two fouls, and created two scoring chances in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Bove was very energetic but most of his production came on the defensive end. He's become a regular once Georginio Wijnaldum went down, but the teammate should be back soon. He has logged three key passes, three inaccurate crosses, eight tackles (three won), and four interceptions in the last four games.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Zalewski - Wins two tackles versus Inter Zalewski had one shot (one on goal), one interception, one cross (one accurate), and two chances created in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Inter Milan.

Impact Zalewski was fine on both ends but didn't really leave his imprint on the game. He has recorded five shots (two on target), three chances created, eight crosses (three accurate), and six tackles (five won) in his last five appearances.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Spinazzola - Swings in four crosses versus Inter Spinazzola generated four crosses (two accurate) and one chance created and was cautioned in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Spinazzola didn't have a good showing other than uncorking a few crosses and left a big hole in the back that Denzel Dumfries fully exploited in the opening goal. He has scored once and posted three crosses (one accurate), seven chances created, and 23 crosses (seven accurate) in the last five matches.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Wins four duels versus Inter Belotti (ribs) had one cross (zero accurate) and one successful-take on, won four duels, and was dispossessed twice in Saturday's 0-2 defeat to Inter.

Impact Belotti gutted it out and provided his usual hustle, but he didn't do much in the final third. He has provided two assists and added seven key passes, five crosses, and two inaccurate crosses in his last five appearances. He'll likely continue to split time with Tammy Abraham and occasionally partner with him. Roma will host Bayer Leverkusen in Europa League Thursday and then visit Bologna next Sunday.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Comes off the bench against Inter Dybala (ankle) generated one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one corner in 19 minutes in Sunday's 0-2 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Dybala returned after being unavailable for the past two matches, even though he was on the bench, and still looked a little hobbled. His minutes might continue to be managed in the next couple of matches. He has scored twice and posted 12 shots (four on target), six chances created, and eight crosses (three accurate) in his last five appearances. Roma will host Bayer Leverkusen in Europa League Thursday and then visit Bologna next Sunday.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Fills it up against Inter Pellegrini generated five shots (one on goal), 16 crosses (five accurate), four chances created, and 11 corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Pellegrini was the last man to give up on his side and paced it with margin in all the offensive categories, recording a new season high in deliveries. It was all for naught, though. He has notched three goals, one assist, 22 shots (seven on target), and 54 crosses (17 accurate) in the past six fixtures. Roma will host Bayer Leverkusen in Europa League Thursday and then visit Bologna next Sunday.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Concedes twice versus Inter Patricio registered two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 0-2 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Patricio could do little on the goals by Federico Dimarco and Romelu Lukaku, who were left unguarded in the box due to defensive miscues. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in five games, where he has tallied 11 saves and surrendered eight goals. Roma will host Bayer Leverkusen in Europa League Thursday and then visit Bologna next Sunday.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Georginio Wijnaldum - Unfit for Inter game Wijnaldum (thigh) "Is on the bench because he wants to stay close to his teammate but can't feature versus Inter," Jose Mourinho announced.

Impact Wijnaldum will make another token appearance on the game-day squad list while he completes his rehab from a thigh strain. The same goes for Chris Smalling, Diego Llorente, and Stephan El Shaarawy, who will be out for longer than him.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Makes bench against Inter Dybala (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Inter Milan.

Impact As was expected, Dybala will be a bench option again, and while his ankle injury is healing, there are no guarantees he will get substantial playing time. There's a strong chance he won't leave the bench unless it's absolutely needed since they're playing in the UEFA Europa League next week.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Starting against Inter Milan Belotti (ribs) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Inter Milan.

Impact Belotti was pictured in training Friday and it's not surprising to see him in the XI, as manager Jose Mourinho has shown the tendency to bring some players to the bench even though they were unfit to perform. Belotti will aim to end a scoring drought that dates back to late February.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Georginio Wijnaldum - Unlikely to feature versus Inter Wijnaldum is poised to be a bench option against Inter but he's a long shot to get minutes, Il Tempo reports.

Impact Wijnaldum was rushed back following a thigh strain, but it looks like he'll miss the standard time for this kind of injury even though the coach decided to call him up earlier than anticipated.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Could see some minutes versus Inter Dybala (ankle) is in better shape compared to the past two matches, but he could at most sub in late if the match requires it, as the coaching staff prefers having him for the ensu...

Impact Dybala is set to be a bench option again and, while his ankle injury is healing, there are no guarantees he will get substantial playing time.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Limited against Monza Abraham generated one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Monza.

Impact Abraham only had one shot throughout the game, and the former Chelsea striker couldn't start a scoring streak. Still, Abraham has found the back of the net in two of his last five outings and will look to find his scoring boots against when facing Inter Milan on Saturday.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Sends eight crosses in draw Pellegrini had one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (five accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Monza. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 58th mi...

Impact Pellegrini was one of Roma's most dangerous players from a creative perspective in this draw, but unfortunately, the end product was lacking, and he wasn't rewarded with an assist. The Italy international should remain in the lineup for Saturday's game against Inter, and he should be a steady source of fantasy value through his crosses and set-piece deliveries.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Ibanez - Active on attack as defender Ibanez recorded three shots (three on goal) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Monza.

Impact Ibanez is known for his defensive ability, and most of his value comes from defensive stats, but the three shots he racked up in this game were the second-highest mark for him in a single match this season. The Brazilian has been a regular name in the staring lineup this season and should remain in the XI for Saturday's matchup against Inter Milan.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Can't keep clean sheet vs Monza Patricio made three saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Monza.

Impact The Portugal international has gone four straight matches without keeping a clean sheet, and a Saturday matchup against Inter Milan doesn't provide a lot of fantasy upside. He has given up 31 goals in 33 matches this season while making 71 saves and keeping 13 shutouts.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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