ROMA NEWS

Osimhen scores late, Napoli beats Roma for 11th straight win

José Mourinho’s physical Roma squad came closer than most teams have to keeping high-scoring Napoli out of the net

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nicola Zalewski - Will miss Napoli clash Zalewski will sit out Sunday's match versus Napoli due to an illness, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Zalewski was expected to start on the right flank, but fell ill overnight and won't be involved. Rick Karsdorp is returning to the XI, reclaiming his usual role following a knee injury.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Arsenal looks to extend EPL lead; Barca's rotating

Premier League leader Arsenal looks to extend its lead with a win at Southampton

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Díaz nets 2 as Milan beats Berlusconi-owned Monza 4-1

A first-half brace from Brahim Díaz helped AC Milan to a 4-1 win over Monza in an unhappy return to San Siro for former Rossoneri CEO Adriano Galliani

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marash Kumbulla - Fit for Napoli clash Kumbulla (thigh) was spotted training with the rest of the group Friday, Tuttomercatoweb informs, and wasn't listed in the list of absentees by Jose Mourinho in the pre-game presse...

Impact Kumbulla is set to reprise his role as top defensive backup Sunday, and he generally has more chances to feature in Europa League than in Serie A. He has played just three times so far.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Resumes training Celik (knee) reprised practicing on grass and could be back next week, Jose Mourinho announced.

Impact Celik sprained his knee two weeks ago, but he will be able to return before the World Cup barring a setback. He'll rejoin Nicola Zalewski and Rick Karsdorp as the options for the right wing once healthy.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Zaniolo - Suspended for two more Europa games Zaniolo has been handed a three-match ban in Europa League for hitting an opponent with the ball away from the play.

Impact Zaniolo served the first game of his punishment last week, and he will have to sit out also the matches versus Ludogorets and HJK Helsinki, barring a successful appeal. Andrea Belotti, Stephan El Shaarawy, and Eldor Shomurodov should get some run in Europa League.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Keeps clean sheet versus Sampdoria Patricio had one save while blanking Sampdoria in Monday's 1-0 win.

Impact Patricio collected his first clean sheet in six matches and mostly plucked grass throughout the evening. He has allowed five goals and made seven saves in the last five matches. Roma will host the fire-breathing Napoli offense Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Zaniolo - Used as sub versus Sampdoria Zaniolo won two duels, drew two fouls, and had two shots (one on goal) in 21 minutes in Monday's 1-0 victory over Sampdoria.

Impact Zaniolo didn't put up great stats but did provide a spark off the bench with his cuts and dynamism. He'll be in contention with Andrea Belotti and Tammy Abraham in the upcoming fixtures. He has logged ten shots (two on target), two chances created, and three crosses (one accurate) in the last five appearances. Roma will host Napoli Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Mancini - Busy in Sampdoria tilt Mancini won two duels and had three interceptions and seven clearances in Monday's 1-0 victory over Sampdoria.

Impact Mancini contributed to shutting down the opponents with a tidy performance in the back. He has recorded four crosses (two accurate), four tackles (three won), nine interceptions, and ten clearances in the last five tilts.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Smalling - Very solid versus Sampdoria Smalling won one tackle and five duels and had seven clearances, and two interceptions in Monday's 1-0 victory against Sampdoria.

Impact Smalling was key in holding the opponents scoreless as he dominated in the back. He has posted two goals, four tackles (three won), seven interceptions, and 20 clearances in the last five games. Roma will host Napoli Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mady Camara - Works hard versus Sampdoria Camara won four duels and one of two tackles, drew one foul, and sent in one inaccurate cross in Monday's 1-0 win against Sampdoria.

Impact Camara drew his first start of the season in Serie A and was picked over Nemanja Matic, with Lorenzo Pellegrini moving to the hole to replace the injured Paulo Dybala. He was rewarded for a good showing in Europa League and should get further chances, especially in easier matches. He has logged one assist, two off-target shots, two crosses (one accurate), and three tackles (two won) in the last four appearances.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Zalewski - Swings in three crosses in Sampdoria game Zalewski won three duels, drew one foul, and had three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-0 victory versus Sampdoria.

Impact Zalewski had an okay showing in a game that didn't have a whole lot of offense overall. He has started in four straight games, logging four shots (two on target), three chances created, 22 crosses (five accurate), and three tackles (two won), but Rick Karsdorp returned from injury in this one.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Cristante - Wins ten duels versus Sampdoria Cristante won ten duels and one of three tackles and had four clearances and one chance created in Monday's 1-0 win against Sampdoria.

Impact Cristante was significantly busier in the back than in the final third, and that tends to be the case when he doesn't play next to Nemanja Matic in the midfield. He has recorded five shots (two on target), four chances created, 14 tackles (two won), and seven interceptions in the last five appearances. Roma will host Napoli Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Creates two chances versus Sampdoria Abraham drew three fouls, won five duels, and had one cross (one accurate), and two chances created in Monday's 1-0 win against Sampdoria.

Impact Abraham had some success in the peripheral stats but didn't take a shot and continues to flounder, as he hasn't hit the net in seven matches. He played next to Andrea Belotti in this one, but he risks being supplanted in more challenging matches if he doesn't start producing. He has posted six shots (two on target), five chances created, and five tackles (two won) in the last five tilts. Roma will host Napoli Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Converts PK against Sampdoria Pellegrini drew two fouls and scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), five crosses (zero accurate), and three corners in Monday's 1-0 win versus Sampdoria.

Impact Pellegrini stepped up to the plate with Paulo Dybala (thigh) unavailable despite a previous mistake and beat Emil Audero, deciding the game. He has also paced his team in shots and crosses. He's bound to play in a more offensive role with the star teammate hurt. He has logged one goal, two assists, 14 shots (four on target), 11 chances created, and 37 crosses (nine accurate) in the last five matches. Roma will host Napoli Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rick Karsdorp - Plays six minutes versus Sampdoria Karsdorp (knee) had one clearance in Monday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Kardsorp returned following a meniscus tear and, with a full week of practice, he will compete with Nicola Zalewski to reclaim the starting job on the right flank in Sunday's clash with Napoli. He has tallied two chances created, ten crosses (one accurate), four tackles, and eight clearances in six appearances.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roma wins at Sampdoria where ex-club president escorted out

Roma has moved up to fourth place in Serie A after grinding out a 1-0 win at bottom club Sampdoria

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Roma can leapfrog Lazio; Villarreal hosts Osasuna

José Mourinho’s Roma will be looking to leapfrog city rival Lazio with a third straight win in Serie A when it plays bottom club Sampdoria

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rick Karsdorp - Called up for Lecce clash Karsdorp (knee) is traveling to Lecce for Monday's game along with the rest of the team, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Karsdorp ramped up his activity in practice earlier in the week and will resume being an option, although Nicola Zalewski might remain the starter for a couple more tilts while he gets his legs fully underneath him following knee surgery.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marash Kumbulla - Will miss Lecce game Kumbulla (thigh) hasn't been called up for Monday's match versus Lecce, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Kumbulla will skip the second consecutive contest, although his thigh problem is reportedly minor. Gianluca Mancini, Chris Smalling, and Roger Ibanez should all get the nod again in the back Monday, without a true backup. Bryan Cristante can fill in if necessary.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marash Kumbulla - Nursing thigh problem Kumbulla has practiced on the side due to a minor thigh injury after being a late omission from the squad list for the midweek match against Betis, Corriere della Sport informs.

Impact Kumbulla is on the wrong side of questionable heading into Monday's tilt versus Sampdoria. He's generally the top defensive backup. The starters are currently available, and Bryan Cristante will serve as an emergency option if need be.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rick Karsdorp - Resumes training fully Karsdorp (knee) practiced with the rest of his teammates in the lead-up to Sunday's game versus Sampdoria and should be a bench option versus Napoli or, at worst, in the next round...

Impact Karsdorp went under the knife to remove a torn meniscus in late September and is set to beat his initial timetable by multiple weeks. His return will be particularly helpful with Zeki Celik (knee) currently on the mend. Nicola Zalewski will man the right flank until the nominal starter is ready for full minutes. Karsdorp has logged two chances created, ten crosses (one accurate), five tackles, and seven clearances in five starts.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

United wins on McTominay late goal, Arsenal victorious in EL

Scott McTominay scored deep into stoppage time to give Manchester United a 1-0 victory over Omonoia Nicosia in the Europa League

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marash Kumbulla - Late scratch for Betis game Kumbulla didn't make the match-day squad list for Thursday's match against Betis due to a late muscular injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.

Impact Kumbulla has occasionally relieved one of the starters in recent tilts. He will be re-assessed by the medical staff ahead of Monday's away game versus Sampdoria.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE