ROMA NEWS

Diego Llorente - Wins one tackle against Lazio Llorente won one tackle and had one interception and one clearance in 33 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Llorente came in at halftime to make up for Roger Ibanez's red card, but he was subbed off later on as Roma inserted more attackers to try equalizing. He'll be in the Xi against Sampdoria since multiple defenders are suspended.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Mancini - Suspended for Sampdoria game Mancini had two clearances and two blocks, won one tackle, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Mancini had a pretty good performance, but his side caved late, and he will have to miss one due to yellow-card accumulation. If Marash Kumbulla doesn't win his appeal, Rick Karsdorp or Zeki Celik will play in the back three since they have run out of defenders.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia carrying Napoli to new heights

Victor Osimhen scored a brace of headers and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia earned and converted a penalty and set up two goals in Napoli’s 4-0 win at Torino in Serie A

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bryan Cristante - Sees red after final whistle Cristante won three of three tackles, had three clearances, and was sent off after Sunday's 0-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Cristante couldn't attack much since Roma played in ten men for most of the contest and was expelled after the end of the game as he got into a shoving contest with Adam Marusic. Nemanja Matic and Georginio Wijnaldum will likely team up in the midfield versus Sampdoria, with Edoardo Bove and Benjamin Tahirovic providing depth.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Ibanez - Booked twice versus Lazio Ibanez had one interception and one clearance, drew two fouls, and was sent off in 32 minutes in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Ibanez committed two bookable offenses in the first half and forced his side to play with a one-man disadvantage for an hour. With Marash Kumbulla also suspended, Diego Llorente will be in the XI against Sampdoria after the break.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - On bench for Rome derby Llorente (thigh) is in Roma's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Lazio.

Impact Llorente is back in the squad Sunday after missing two games in all competitions with a thigh injury, but even when fit he has only made one appearance off the bench in Serie A this season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Matic - On bench against Lazio Matic (illness) is in Roma's match day squad for Sunday's derby match against Lazio.

Impact Matic has recovered from an illness that sidelined him in the Europa League mid-week, and he could see some playing time off the bench on Sunday.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Barcelona hosts Madrid; Arsenal can stretch lead

Barcelona hosts Real Madrid in the Spanish league aiming to deal a heavy blow to its rival’s title defense

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ola Solbakken - Expected to return against Lazio Solbakken (thigh) returned to full training ahead of Sunday's clash with Lazio, La Gazzetta dello Sport relays.

Impact Solbakken was able to practice with no limitations for a couple of days and will be back to his usual bench role Sunday. He has appeared four times since joining in January, scoring once and adding four shots (one on target), three crosses (all accurate), and two corners.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Matic - Fit for derby Matic (illness) logged a full training session Saturday, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Matic was held out of practice for one extra day after skipping a Europa League tie due to a stomach bug, but he was back on the pitch right before Sunday's clash with Lazio, and he will be in the running to start in the midfield. He'll compete primarily with Georginio Wijnaldum. He has posted four key passes, three crosses (two accurate), six tackels (five won), and nine interceptions in the last five matches (four starts).

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ronaldo included on Martínez's first squad for Portugal

New Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has included Cristiano Ronaldo on his first squad since taking over from Fernando Santos following the World Cup

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Argentina-born forward Retegui called up by Italy

Argentina-born forward Mateo Retegui has been called up for the first time by Italy coach Roberto Mancini for upcoming European championship qualifiers

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rick Karsdorp - Suffers nose fracture Karsdorp needs surgery to reduce a nasal fracture and will most likely miss Sunday's clash with Lazio, SportMediaset informs.

Impact Karsdorp collided with the shoulder of an opponent in the match versus Real Sociedad, and the derby probably comes too early for him to receive the greenlight to feature. Nicola Zalewski is set to man the right flank, with Zeki Celik as the alternative.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Starts midweek Pellegrini (head) created two scoring chances, sent in three crosses, and logged one clearance and two blocks in 87 minutes in Thursday's 0-0 draw with Real Sociedad.

Impact Pellegrini saw his usual playing time while wearing a special protection for the 30 stitches he got after a nasty cut in the first leg, which caused him to miss the Sassuolo game. He'll be back in the XI versus Lazio.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Still out in Europa League Llorente (thigh) remained unavailable in Thursday's match versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Llorente made the trip to Spain, but he ended up on the stands, as he wasn't fully recovered from a thigh injury. Since he already resumed training fully, he should be an option versus Lazio and would be the top defensive backup since Marash Kumbulla is suspended.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Starts versus Real Sociedad Belotti (wrist) played 76 minutes in Thursday's 0-0 draw with Real Sociedad

Impact Belotti played over Tammy Abraham a few days after getting surgery due to a wrist fracture. The two strikers will likely alternate going forward. He has scored once and posted three shots (two on target), one key passes, two crosses, and three tackles (two won) in the last five appearances (three starts).

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Matic - Late scratch in Europa League Matic will miss Thursday's game versus Real Sociedad due to a stomach bug, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Matic will attempt to recover for Sunday's clash with Lazio. Georginio Wijnaldum and Bryan Cristante are teaming up in the midfield Thursday.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Real Sociedad vs Roma prediction, odds, best bets, live stream, TV channel for Europa League Leg 2 Jose Mourinho and Roma will feel confident about their prospects of advancing as they travel to Spain to take on Real Sociedad in the second...

MARCH 16, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MATCHDAY: Arsenal plays Sporting, Man U has lead over Betis

Teams in the Europa League and Europa Conference League play the second legs in the round of 16

MARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diego Llorente - Returns to full training Llorente (thigh) was a full go in practice Wednesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport relays.

Impact Llorente was pictured working on the pitch along with his teammates and should be back on the squad list Thursday after skipping one match with a minor thigh problem. He has played just one half since joining in January.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Likely for Europa League fixture Belotti (wrist) was able to practice with a soft cast Wednesday and should be an option versus Real Sociedad, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Belotti missed the past game because had had just undergone surgery, but he's set to play while he recovers from a wrist fracture. He'll compete for minutes with Tammy Abraham as is usually the case.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Cleared for Real Sociedad match Pellegrini (head) trained fully Wednesday and will play with a helmet against Real Sociedad if the referee greenlights it, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Pellegrini underwent further tests that confirmed that he didn't suffer a head injury and will return on the pitch against Real Sociedad, assuming the protection abides by the rules. He has logged five shots (one on target), ten chances created, 15 crosses (eight accurate), and five tackles (three won) in the last four appearances.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stephan El Shaarawy - Logs helper Sunday El Shaarawy assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 4-3 loss against Sassuolo.

Impact El Shaarawy assisted Paulo Dybala's 50th minute strike, which briefly pulled Roma within one goal. He played the full 90 and also took a corner kick.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Zalewski - Nets first of campaign Zalewski scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-3 defeat against Sassuolo.

Impact Zalewski helped get his team on the board during the 26th minute following a Leonardo Spinazzola assist. It was his first goal of the Serie A season across 22 appearances. He subbed off at 77 for a fresh set of legs in Cristian Volpato.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE