Roma Team News Page 44 - Soccer

Paulo Dybala - Gets further banged up in Atalanta game Dybala took three off-target shots, sent in one inaccurate cross, drew one foul, and had one corner in 25 minutes off the bench in Monday's 1-3 loss to Atalanta, as he's still deal...

Impact Dybala was decently active despite being hampered by a muscular problem. He got roughed up by Jose Luis Palomino and was noticeably hobbling around in the final minutes. He'll attempt to rehab both injuries ahead of Saturday's clash with Milan.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Forced off in Atalanta game Llorente won one of three tackles, had two interceptions and four clearances, and bowed out due to a thigh injury in Monday's 1-3 loss to Atalanta, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Llorente had a solid game, but he pulled up during a late sprint and left his side in ten men as they had used up their subs. He'll soon take some tests, but there's concern the problem might be substantial. With Chris Smalling sidelined, Roma are down to Gianluca Mancini, Roger Ibanez, and Marash Kumbulla as center-backs.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Smalling - Will miss multiple games Smalling sustained a significant flexor strain in his left thigh, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Smalling suffered the injury midweek and could be out for up to a month considering the severity of the problem. Diego Llorente, Roger Ibanez, and Marash Kumbulla will pick up the slack in the back.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Georginio Wijnaldum - Diagnosed with strain Wijnaldum sustained a low-grade flexor strain in his left thigh, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Wijnaldum went down in the return leg in Europa League and will be out for two-to-three weeks, as the problem is described as standard. Stephan El Shaarawy, Ola Solbakken, and Edoardo Bove will absorb his minutes.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Scores versus Feyenoord Dybala (thigh) played 47 minutes and hit the net in Thursday's quarter-finals versus Feyenoord.

Impact Dybala came off the bench late in the second half and sported a heavy bandage on his right thigh, but his play wasn't affected by it, as he bagged a great goal that sent the matches into extra-time and made plays all over the pitch. He'll be available versus Atalanta, but it remains to be seen whether his minutes will have to be watched. He's on a roll with three goals, 16 shots (five on target), 13 chances created, and 14 crosses (nine accurate) in his last five appearances.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Smalling - Comes off injured Smalling (undisclosed) was forced off with an injury during the second half of Thursday's clash with Feyenoord.

Impact Smalling was forced off in the 78th minute after an injury necessitated the change. The defender has been a nailed-on starter when available and is a major loss in the first team. Mehmet Zeki Celik came on to replace Smalling, and could see more playing time if the injury to Smalling sidelines him moving forward.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Georginio Wijnaldum - Goes down holding hamstring Wijnaldum (hamstring) came off holding his hamstring during Thursday's clash with Feyenoord.

Impact Wijnaldum returned to the starting XI despite an eye issue and made it only 20 minutes before going down holding his hamstring. The midfielder was replaced by Stephan El Shaarawy in attacking midfield. It's unclear how serious the issue for Wijnaldum is but with any sort of muscular issue he will have to undergo scans, and will be a major doubt for a Monday trip to Atalanta.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - On bench against Feyenoord Dybala (thigh) is in Roma's match day squad for Thursday's Europa League clash against Feyenoord.

Impact Dybala missed the win over Udinese in Serie A last weekend due to an adductor issue, but he's fit enough to be back in the squad on Thursday and could see some playing time off the bench.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Georginio Wijnaldum - Starting against Feyenoord Wijnaldum (eye) is in Roma's starting lineup for Thursday's Europa League clash against Feyenoord.

Impact Wijnaldum picked up an eye injury in the Serie A win over Udinese last weekend, but he has recovered and returns to the XI alongside Lorenzo Pellegrini in attacking midfield for Thursday's Europa League quarterfinal match.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Likely to play in cup fixture Dybala (thigh) is expected to feature in Thursday versus Feyenoord, Il Messaggero reports.

Impact Dybala reportedly passed a final fitness test and has no more discomfort in his adductor, which sidelined him over the week after bowing out in the first leg. Given the importance of the game, he has solid chances to start even if not 100 percent. He has scored twice and posted 11 shots (two on target), eight chances created, and 13 crosses (eight accurate) in his last five appearances.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Paulo Dybala - Questionable for Feyenoord game Dybala (thigh) "participated in a low-intensity session, but we'll give him 24 more hours to see how he feels," Jose Mourinho informed.

Impact Dybala is trending in the right direction as he trained for two days in a row after missing the previous game, but the coach stopped short of announcing his return, so he'll go through a late fitness test to determine whether he could feature Thursday and how many minutes he could handle.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Leonardo Spinazzola - Assists off bench Spinazzola assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Udinese.

Impact Spinazzola recorded his fourth Serie A assist of the season Sunday, as his cross in the 91st minute found Tammy Abraham's head for the 3-0 lead. It was the only chance Spinazzola created in the match, to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one won tackle in his 15 minute cameo.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Assists in win Belotti assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Udinese.

Impact Belotti recorded his first assist of the season Sunday, as his through ball in the 55th minute found Lorenzo Pellegrini for the 2-0 lead. It was one of three chances Belotti created in the match, to go with two shots (one on target) and one inaccurate cross in his 75 minutes of action.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Scores off bench Abraham scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Udinese.

Impact Abraham scored his first goal since Feb. 4 Sunday, a header in the 91st minute assisted by Leonardo Spinazzola with a cross. It was the only shot Abraham took in the match as he played just 15 minutes off the bench.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Cristante - Misses penalty in win Cristante recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Cristante missed a penalty Sunday, as his 37th minute penalty hit the post. That shot was eventually put in by Edoardo Bove, but the missed penalty hurts Cristante nonetheless. He took two shots (both of target) and created one chance on the attack. He played well defensively in the clean sheet too, as he won five of his seven attempted tackles, intercepted one pass and made two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edoardo Bove - Scores first of the season Bove scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), one chance created and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Udinese.

Impact Bove scored his first goal of the season Sunday, a 37th minute unassisted strike to take the 1-0 lead. it was the only shot he took in the match to go with one chance created and one inaccurate cross. He also kept a clean sheet, won two of his four attempted tackles and intercepted two passes in his 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Scores in win Pellegrini scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 3-0 win against Udinese.

Impact Pellegrini scored in the 55th minute Sunday, his first goal since Jan. 4. He took two shots (both on target), created one chance, whipped in nine crosses (three accurate) and took six corners on the attack. Defensively he intercepted one pass, made two clearances and blocked one shot in his 89 minutes of action.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Keeps clean sheet in win Patricio registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Udinese.

Impact Patricio kept a clean sheet Sunday, his 13th in the league this season. It was a relatively simple day for him as he only needed to make two saves to keep Udinese scoreless. He faces a difficult next week though, as he faces Feyenoord (70 goals in 29 Eredivisie matches) in the Europa League Thursday, and then travels to Atalanta (47 goals in 29 league matches) the following Monday.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ola Solbakken - DNP against Udinese Solbakken (shoulder) didn't feature in Sunday's 3-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Solbakken wasn't spotted warming up, so it's unclear whether he was actually available. He's not eligible to play in Europa League, so his next opportunity to star will come next Monday versus Monza. He has tallied one assist, two chances created, one tackle, and three clearances in his last three appearances.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ebrima Darboe - Unused versus Udinese Darboe (knee) didn't feature in Sunday's 3-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Darboe returned to the squad list after rupturing his ACL in the summer. He'll compete for backup minutes with fellow youngsters Edoardo Bove and Benjamin Tahirovic going forward.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Georginio Wijnaldum - Leaves Udinese game with small injury Wijnaldum created one scoring chance, sent in two crosses (one accurate), took one shot on target and subbed off due to an eye problem in Sunday's 3-0 win over Udinese, Sky Italy r...

Impact Wijnaldum had a pretty good showing but couldn't finish the game after getting poked in the eye. He'll be monitored in the next couple of days, but he's not expected to be sidelined by the minor issue, the publication informs. Roma will face Feyenoord at home in Europa League Thursday.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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