Impact Abraham was questionable heading into Sunday's game after coming down with the flu, but he is fit enough to make the initial XI and is flanked by Ola Solbakken and Stephan El Shaarawy in the front-three.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
ROMA 3-4-5 · 12TH IN SERIE A
3-4-5 · 12TH IN SERIE A
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Tammy Abraham - Starting against Verona Abraham (illness) is in Roma's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Verona.
Ola Solbakken - Making first Serie A start Solbakken is in Roma's starting lineup for the first time in Sunday's clash against Verona.
Impact Solbakken has made three appearances off the bench in garbage time since joining Roma from Bodo/Glimt in January, but the 24-year-old is now making his first start for the club on Sunday.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tammy Abraham - Battling the flu Abraham is questionable for Sunday's game versus Verona as he's under the weather, La Gazzetta dello Sport relays.
Impact Abraham came down with an illness overnight and might drop to the bench or be unavailable for this one. Andrea Belotti would get the nod if that was indeed the case.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Paulo Dybala - Doubtful for Verona game Dybala (thigh) in trending toward missing Sunday's match against Verona, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.
Impact Dybala barely did anything in practice Saturday, and he could be held out altogether to have him ready for Thursday's Europa League clash versus RB Salzburg. He'll be further evaluated on game day, but he's unlikely to get minutes even if he's brought to the bench anyway. With Lorenzo Pellegrini also in doubt, two among Stephan El Shaarawy, Cristan Volpato, and Ola Solbakken will play in a supporting role.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Pellegrini - Might be load managed against Verona Pellegrini could be spared in Sunday's game against Verona due to a minor muscular issue, Rai reports.
Impact Pellegrini was limited in training Saturday and, while he remains likely to be available, he might not get the nod, differently than usual, also because Roma have a key Europa League game coming up Thursday. Georginio Wijnaldum, Cristian Volpato, or Edoardo Bove could replace him in the XI if that was the case.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Paulo Dybala - Avoids major problems Dybala didn't suffer a thigh strain and will be re-evaluated in the next 48 hours, Corriere dello Sport informs.
Impact Dybala is likely to be unavailable for Sunday's match against Verona, but he escaped without a problem that would have sidelined him for multiple weeks. Stephan El Shaarawy, Ola Solbakken, and Georginio Wijnaldum will be candidates to start in relief in the next Serie A game.
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Paulo Dybala - Subs off in Europa League Dybala left Thursday's fixture versus RB Salzburg at halftime due to a thigh problem. "He told me he couldn't continue in the second half. I don't know if it's an injury, an ailmen...
Impact Dybala is dealing with some muscle fatigue according to the early diagnosis, Sky Italy informs. He'll take further tests in the next couple of days, but he's at risk of missing Sunday's clash with Verona even if the problem is minor given the short turnaround. The coach moved Stephan El Shaarawy to the attack and inserted Zeki Celik to replace him.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rick Karsdorp - Unused Thursday Karsdorp was an unused substitute during Thursday's 1-0 loss to Salzburg.
Impact Karsdorp was called up for Thursday's match after dealing with some knee soreness and swelling, but still went as an unused option. The defender has been dealing with issues off the pitch that have held him out of contention since before the World Cup break, and faces a difficult path back to first team playing time.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leonardo Spinazzola - Unused in defeat Spinazzola was an unused substitute during Thursday's 1-0 loss to Salzburg.
Impact Spinazzola was able to return to the bench from a thigh strain. He didn't come off the bench in what was a disappointing loss, something that has been a theme for the wing-back even when available. Since the World Cup break Spinazzola has made just two appearances, and only one start.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Karsdorp in for Roma return after making peace with Mourinho
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Leonardo Spinazzola - Called up for RB Salzburg game Spinazzola (thigh) has traveled to Austria with the rest of the team, Il Messaggero reports.
Impact Spinazzola returned to full training earlier in the week and could log some minutes in the midweek Europa League fixture after missing two matches with a thigh strain. He has logged five crosses (two accurate), one shot on target, and two clearances in his last five appearances.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rick Karsdorp - Will be option versus RB Salzburg Karsdorp is set to return to the squad list in Thursday's Europa League clash with RB Salzburg: "I dealt with knee soreness in the last couple of weeks. It was swollen, and I was i...
Impact Karsdorp hasn't been called in since late November after Jose Mourinho attacked in a tirade and the club tried to sell him in January. He didn't leave and was reinstated afterward, but he was on the mend with a physical problem. He'll resume being an option on the right wing along with Nicola Zalewski and Zeki Celik. He has logged five chances created, 12 crosses (one accurate), 18 tackles, and six interceptions in nine Serie A appearances (seven starts).
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Tammy Abraham - Takes three shots in draw Abraham took three shots on target, created one chance and made one interception and two clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Lecce.
Impact Abraham had a decent outing on the road, but it wasn't enough to help them earn three points. The forward led his side in shots in the proccess. He has seven goals and three assists in the season.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Pellegrini - Sends in six crosses at Lecce Pellegrini registered two off-target shots, two chances created, six crosses (two accurate), three tackles (one won) and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Lecce.
Impact Pellegrini had a productive offensive performance, leading his side in chances created and logging the second-most shots and crosses. But they couldn't earn three points on the road after conceding early in the game. The midfielder has five goals and eight assists in the season so far.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Paulo Dybala - Converts PK in draw Dybala scored one goal from three shots, created two chances, sent in seven inaccurate crosses and made one tackle (won) in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Lecce.
Impact Dybala converted a PK in the 17th minute to givem them the road draw. That was his 10th goal in the season so far. The forward had a good offensive performance in the match, leading his side in shots and crosses, but it wasn't enough to earn the win.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Roger Ibanez - Scores own goal at Lecce Ibanez scored an own goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Lecce, while making two tackles (one won) and three clearances and picking up a yellow card.
Impact Ibanez had a game to forget, scoring against his own net in the seventh minute -- but they scored an equalizer later and ended up with the road draw. The centerback also received his seventh yellow card of the season in the proccess. He led his side in clearances during the match.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rui Patricio - Makes three saves in draw Patricio made three saves in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Lecce.
Impact Patricio conceded early in the game, but then managed to hold Lecce's offense as they earned one point on the road. The goalkeeper still has only nine clean sheets in 27 starts in the season. He will now visit RB Salzburg in UCL play on Thursday before hosting Verona on Sunday.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Georginio Wijnaldum - Subs in late versus Lecce Wijnaldum (lower leg) had four passes in seven minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lecce.
Impact Wijnaldum finally returned to the pitch after months on the shelf, but it might be a while before he sees enough minutes to be a real contributor. His availability will likely affect Nemanja Matic and Edoardo Bove's minutes, but he will be eased into action.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE
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FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Lookman leads Atalanta to win at Lazio in fight for top 4
Ademola Lookman had a hand in both goals to inspire Atalanta to a 2-0 win over Lazio in a direct battle for the top four in Serie AFEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Georginio Wijnaldum - Returns to bench against Lecce Wijnaldum is fit and in the match day squad to face Lecce on Saturday.
Impact Wijnaldum returns after missing out since August through injury. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.
FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Georginio Wijnaldum - Traveling to Lecce Wijanldum (lower leg) is making the trip for Saturday's game versus Lecce with the rest of his teammates, Il Messaggero informs.
Impact Wijnaldum has been trending in the right direction for a while, but he wasn't part of the game-day squad list in the previous Serie A game. if the fixture breaks in his favor, he might log his first minutes since breaking his leg in August.
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
