Roma Team News Page 57 - Soccer

Nemanja Matic - Saves day with goal from bench Matic scored one goal from one shot and created two chances during 36 minutes of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Torino.

Impact Matic started just twice in the final five league and UEL matches but scored once and logged one assist in that time. With 12 starts in 20 appearances, Matic doesn't offer tremendous value as a defensive-midfielder but puts himself in good spots for Jose Mourinho's team.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Creates two chances in draw Abraham created two chances in 70 minutes of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Abraham missed England's World Cup squad and didn't take a shot during a quiet performance in Sunday's game. With the trust of manager Jose Mourinho, Abraham will hope he can get back on track in 2023 as he's scored just four goals in 20 appearances between the league and UEL.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Misses penalty in draw Belotti missed a penalty in 20 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Torino.

Impact Belotti managed to hit the outside of the left post but didn't take a great penalty either, as Vanja Milinkovic-Savic appeared to have the low corner covered for the visitors. With two goals in 17 appearances (six starts) since joining Roma from Sunday's opponents, Belotti hasn't proven he deserves the starting job from Tammy Abraham, who gets lots of scoring chances but struggles to find the net.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Comes off bench in draw Dybala took three shots (one on goal) and created one chance in 20 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Torino.

Impact Dybala is back after missing the last month with a thigh injury with perfect time ahead of the World Cup. He almost scored as well, ringing the bar with a shot from distance during a busy final phase of Sunday's game. With seven goals and two assists in his first 12 appearances for Roma, Dybala could be and important asset for Argentina at the World Cup once he's fit enough to start.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - On bench against Torino Dybala (thigh) made the bench for Sunday's match against Torino.

Impact Dybala was worried he might miss the World Cup with a bad muscle injury but is back in time to play in one more game if needed and to join Argentina's journey to Qatar. When healthy, he scored seven goals and logged two assists in 11 appearances (10 starts) during his first season with Roma.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rick Karsdorp - Unavailable versus Torino Karsdrop hasn't been called up for Sunday's match against Torino, Goal reports.

Impact Karsdorp was recently targeted by Jose Mourinho, who didn't name him, saying that a player had a poor attitude in the past game. While he practiced regularly afterward, he won't be an option for this one, and he might depart in January. Zeki Celik is starting on the right wing.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Bench option for Torino game Pellegrini (thigh) is available for Sunday's match versus Torino, Goal reports.

Impact Pellegri made the game-day squad list a week ago after being diagnosed with a thigh strain, so it remains to be seen whether he'll be able to contribute in this one.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Paulo Dybala - Resumes training with the group Dybala (thigh) returned to full training Friday and could log a few minutes in Sunday's match versus Torino, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Dybala has been called up for the World Cup by Argentina, which wasn't a lock considering he has been out for a month with an injury. He has recuperated and could make a cameo Sunday. He has scored five times and added one assist, 14 shots (seven on target), and nine chances created in the last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • YOUTUBE

'Betrayed': Mourinho unleashes verbal tirade at Karsdorp

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NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aiming for England squad, Abraham ends Serie A goal drought

Roma striker and World Cup hopeful Tammy Abraham scored his first Serie A goal since September in a 1-1 draw at Sassuolo

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rui Patricio - Six saves for draw Patricio grabbed six saves (one goal conceded) during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Patricio conceded to Andrea Pinamonti during the 85th minute but did well to keep the hosts scoreless otherwise. With the result, he's now averaging just over two saves against one goal per match within Serie A competition.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Nets goal in relief Abraham scored a goal on one shot on target and one chance created during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Abraham subbed onto this one in relief of Eldor Shomurodov during the 66th minute and headed home Roma's only goal of the game just 15 minutes later. The goal was assisted by a cross from Gianluca Mancini. It's Abraham's third tally of the season across 14 appearances (11 starts).

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nemanja Matic - Busy defensively at Sassuolo Matic logged four tackles (two won) and two interceptions during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Matic was back in the XI after appearing off the bench last time out. He was busy defensively and did well to help keep the hosts off the board for most of the contest. His four tackles paced all Roma players, and he played the full 90.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Zaniolo - Five crosses for draw Zaniolo took one shot (zero on target), delivered one corner and sent in five crosses (one accurate) during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Zaniolo posted a team high in crosses for the match but was only able to connect on one of those attempts. He was replaced during the 78th for rest purposes by Andrea Belotti.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eldor Shomurodov - Three shots in draw Shomurodov took three shots (two on target) and added one interception during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Shomurodov was relieved with 24 minutes remaining in this contest by a fresh set of legs in Tammy Abraham. Prior to departing, he took quite a few touches and paced his Roma squad in shots for the evening.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala at risk of missing World Cup after 'very bad' muscle injury Paulo Dybala could miss the World Cup after suffering a muscle injury.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cristian Volpato explains why he rejected Socceroos World Cup call, Arnold leaves door open for Australia debut Australian-born AS Roma talent Cristian Volpato has explained why he rejected a call-up to the Socceroos team for World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nicolo Zaniolo - Makes three tackles in loss Zaniolo registered two off-target shots, one inaccurate cross and three tackles (two won) in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Zaniolo had a decent outing, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss. The midfielder co-led his side in shots and made the second-most tackles during the match against their rivals. He has been in and out the squad in the season after dealing with some injuries, but is a started when healthy and scored two goals so far.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Takes two shots versus Lazio Abraham took two shots (one on target), created two chances, sent in one inaccurate cross and made three tackles (two won) in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Abraham had a decent outing, but couldn't help them earn at least one point in the derby. The forward co-led his side in shots and chances created during the match. He has only three goals in the season after 18 appearances (15 starts), though.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Mancini - Makes three tackles in loss Mancini registered one inaccurate cross, three tackles (zero won), one interception, one clearance, one block and a yellow card in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Mancini had a good defensive outing, but it wasn't enough to help them avoid the loss. The centerback made the second-most tackles for his side despite subbing off after halftime. He also received his fifth yellow card of the season, third in Serie A play.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Makes two saves in loss Patricio made two saves and picked up a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Patricio conceded once in the first half and couldn't help them avoid the loss in the local derby. The goalkeeper has only five clean sheets in 18 starts so far. He will now look to bounce back at Sassuolo on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Man Utd face Barcelona in Europa League play-off as Jose Mourinho's Roma take on RB Salzburg The first legs of the Europa League and Europa Conference League play-off round will be played on February 16, 2023, before the return legs...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • SKY.COM

Cristian Volpato declined to play for Socceroos at World Cup, says Australia coach Graham Arnold Cristian Volpato was selected in Australia's World Cup 2022 squad but declined the call-up, according to Socceroos boss Graham Arnold.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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