OCTOBER 12, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
ROMA 3-4-5 · 12TH IN SERIE A
3-4-5 · 12TH IN SERIE A
Next Match vs Napoli (A) · Sun 5:00PM
ROM +382 TOTAL 2.5
Paulo Dybala injury latest: Will Roma star be fit for Argentina at World Cup 2022? Paulo Dybala bagged a 48th-minute penalty against Lecce over the weekend but, unfortunately, it cost him dearly. Now, it's a race against ti...
Paulo Dybala - Unlikely to play before World Cup Dybala has been diagnosed with a biceps femoris strain in the left thigh and will miss four-to-six weeks, Sky Italy informs.
Impact Dybala took ulterior tests as the early ones, while noticing the lesion, were inconclusive. The club didn't fully disclose the severity of the strain, but it's more likely than not that he will miss the next six Serie A fixtures. Instead, he has a chance to be available for the World Cup. Nemanja Matic, Nicolo Zaniolo, Tammy Abraham, and Andrea Belotti will get more run, depending on the scheme, while Dybala recovers. Pellegrini will likely see more minutes as an attacking midfielder. He and Abraham will take over penalty kick duties.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
World Cup worry for Argentina as Di María exits Juve game
Argentina has another injury concern ahead of the World Cup after Ángel Di María exited Juventus’ Champions League game at Maccabi HaifaOCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Daniele De Rossi appointed SPAL head coach Roma legend Daniele De Rossi has taken his first head coach role at Italian side SPAL. De Rossi, 39, has signed a contract until the summer...
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
WORLD CUP WATCH: Dybala a fitness worry after another injury
Paulo Dybala's joy of scoring a penalty quickly turned into the anguish of potentially missing the World CupOCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smalling does it again! | Top Moment | Roma-Lecce | Serie A 2022/23
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Paulo Dybala - Will miss extended time Dybala has suffered a quad strain whose severity will be clearer after further tests, Corriere dello Sport informs.
Impact Dybala took an ultrasound Monday but couldn't have an MRI because the swelling was still significant. He'll have to sit out three-to-four weeks even in the best-case scenario. Nemanja Matic and all the attackers will get more run with Dybala sidelined.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tammy Abraham - Three shots in one half Abraham took three shots (one on target) and created one chance during Sunday's 2-1 victory over Lecce.
Impact Abraham subbed into this one at half time, replacing a largely ineffective Nicolo Zaniolo. His three shot attempts in the second half were tied for a team-high, and he will likely be utilized more frequently while Paulo Dybala is out. Abraham is now up to two goals and one assist in eight league appearances (seven starts).
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rui Patricio - Two saves in win Patricio made two saves (one goal conceded) during Sunday's 2-1 victory over Lecce.
Impact Patricio was beaten in the 39th by Gabriel Strefezza, but he stopped the other two shots that came his way Sunday. In the end, his efforts were enough for Roma to claim the full three points. Next up is an away tilt next Monday at Sampdoria.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Pellegrini - Assists on 15 crosses Pellegrini assisted once to go with four shots (zero on target), 15 crosses (three accurate) and 12 corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Lecce.
Impact Pellegrini missed one match with a thigh knock, but he showed no signs of rust while playing the full 90 in his squad's victory over Lecce. He helped open the scoring in this one during the 6th minute, delivering a neat cross to a charging Chris Smalling, who deposited it for the first goal of the match. He also led all players on the pitch in both crosses and corners. Pellegrini will be even more of a focal point for Roma now that Paulo Dybala is injured, and he's up to four assists in nine league matches.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Smalling - Finds net in win Smalling scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Lecce.
Impact Smalling opened up the scoring during the 6th minute with a header into the top right following a well-placed Lorenzo Pellegrini cross off corner. The goal represents his third in nine appearances (eight starts), and the big central defender should always be rather dangerous in the air on set pieces.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Paulo Dybala - Scores and subs off against Lecce Dybala took one shot on target, had one interception, sent in one inaccurate cross and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Lecce before leaving the game with an apparent thigh i...
Impact Dybala had a rather muted showing but converted a PK to put his team on top. He apparently got hurt during the attempt and quickly bowed out afterward. Manager Jose Mourinho did not sound optimistic when asked about his outlook after the game. If he is forced to miss time, Nemanja Matic, Tammy Abraham and Andrea Belotti would see an uptick of playing time depending on how aggressive the scheme is.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Pellegrini - Starting against Lecce Pellegrini (thigh) is in Roma's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Lecce.
Impact Pellegrini missed Thursday's Europa League loss to Betis with a knock on his thigh but he has recovered and is back in the XI on Sunday.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Lorenzo Pellegrini - Logs full practice Pellegrini (thigh) returned to full training Saturday and is expected to be available for Sunday's match against Lecce, Il Tempo reports.
Impact Pellegrini sat out the midweek Europa League tilt after picking up a minor thigh problem in the past game. While he's trending in the right direction, it's possible that he won't see full minutes Sunday, with either Tammy Abraham or Andrea Belotti getting the nod alongside Paulo Dybala and Nicolo Zaniolo.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kluivert nets first goal for Valencia in 2-1 win at Osasuna
Justin Kluivert has scored his first goal for Valencia to help Gennaro Gattuso’s side win 2-1 at nine-man Osasuna in the Spanish leagueOCTOBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zeki Celik - Diagnosed with fairly severe injury Celik suffered a MCL sprain in the right knee, Gianluca DI Marzio reports.
Impact Celik will miss up to a month because of the injury. However, considering the tight window to return in early November, he faces the risk of getting back on the pitch only in January. Rick Karsdorp is in a similar spot. Unless they adapt somebody or change their scheme, Nicola Zalewski will be the only option on the right wing for a while.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Man United, Arsenal win in EL; fireworks halt Berlin game
Manchester United overcame an early deficit to beat Omonia Nicosia 3-2 in the Europa League and begin the healing process after a humiliating derby loss in the Premier LeagueOCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nicolo Zaniolo - Sent off against Betis Zaniolo was shown a straight red card during Thursday's clash with Betis.
Impact Zaniolo was sent off deep in stoppage time for an inexplicable foul, lashing out at a Betis player violently. It's possible the suspension is more than just a single game, but at the very least Zaniolo will miss the reverse fixture against Betis on Thursday. His suspension in Europe will likely guarantee Zaniolo a full 90 in domestic competition against Lecce on sunday.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zeki Celik - Comes off with injury Celik (knock) came off in the fifth minute of Thursday's Europa League clash with Real Betis.
Impact Celik took a heavy challenge and was unable to continue, being replaced by Leonardo Spinazzola. The right-back has been a nailed-on starter after earning a spot off the bench in the first four matches. Celik is questionable for Sunday's clash with Lecce, though even if healthy it's like that he will be rotated frequently during a jam-packed October schedule.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Chastened Man United back in Europa League action
The Europa League and Europa Conference League resumes with the third round of group gamesOCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lorenzo Pellegrini - Doubtful for Betis game Pellegrini isn't dealing with a serious injury, but he was limited in practice to open the week and will likely miss Thursday's Europa League match versus Betis, Corriere dello Spo...
Impact Pellegrini is nursing some muscle fatigue, and Jose Mourinho stated that he would leave it up to the player to decide. It's possible he will be able to recover for Sunday's home game versus Lecce, otherwise, Paulo Dybala, Nicolo Zaniolo, and Tammy Abraham would get the nod up front. Instead, Andrea Belotti is likely to start one over of the first two midweek.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Paulo Dybala - Fit for Europa League game Dybala is good to go for Thursday's match versus Real Betis, Jose Mourinho announced.
Impact Dybala left the last game a little early due to an apparent calf problem, but he was simply cramping up, and he'll be able to feature, either starting or off the bench, despite the short turnaround.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 4, 2022 • YOUTUBE
The ever-increasing case for an England recall for Chris Smalling Smalling's form begs the question: If Eric Dier can be recalled by Southgate after two years in the cold, why can't Smaldini?
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
