Impact Pellegrini was deemed unfit to perform by the national team doctors and will rest and rehab for a few days, but he has good chances to be good to go for the Inter clash after the break.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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
Lorenzo Pellegrini - Not dealing with serious injury Pellegrini is nursing some muscle fatigue and is expected to recover during the break, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
Nicola Zalewski - Subs in late versus Atalanta Zalewski (thigh) had one interception while playing mostly in the stoppage time in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Atalanta.
Impact Zalewski worked his way back from a minor thigh injury but saw limited minutes. He could occasionally feature on the right flank in the next few matches with Rick Karsdorp (knee) on the mend for a while. He has recorded one chance created, three crosses (one accurate), two tackles, and three interceptions in six appearances (two starts).
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Pellegrini - Dealing with thigh issue Pellegrini has been sent home by Italy due to a thigh problem, Sky reports.
Impact Pellegrini didn't sub off against Atalanta despite a muscular injury. Its full extent has yet to be disclosed, and he will try to recuperate in the next two weeks before the clash with Inter on October 10.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rick Karsdorp - Expected to miss six weeks Karsdorp had a torn meniscus surgically removed and is set to be out for up to 45 days, Ansa reports.
Impact Karsdorp has a shot to be back for one of the matches before the extended World Cup break, but it will depend on how the rehab goes. Zeki Celik will see the lion's share of minutes on the right flank. Leonardo Spinazzola and Nicola Zalewksi can also adapt to the role in a pinch.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nemanja Matic - Plays 67 mins in loss Matic had one shot (zero on target) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Atalanta.
Impact Matic played 67 minutes in place of Paulo Dybala, who was a late scratch from the starting XI. He was replaced midway through the second half for rest purposes by Andrea Belotti. Roma weren't able to generate much offensively in this contest, and Dybala's status will be worth monitoring heading into the break.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Roger Ibanez - Eight interceptions in loss Ibanez had four shots (two on target) and eight interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Atalanta.
Impact Ibanez was second on his squad in shots and led all players on the pitch in interceptions. As the score sheet would suggest, neither team could generate much offensive pressure Sunday, but Ibanez was one of his squad's most effective attackers throughout the evening.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Pellegrini - Busy in defeat to Atalanta Pellegrini had five shots (one on target), eight crosses (five accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Atalanta.
Impact Pellegrini paced his tentative Roma squad in shots, crosses and corners for the afternoon. He was one of the few aggressors in an otherwise timid match, and he salvaged his fantasy value with volume over quality. He's averaging about five crosses per game and has two assists on the league season thus far.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rui Patricio - One conceded in loss Patricio did not log a save and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Atalanta.
Impact As the score line indicates, this fixture didn't yield much offense from either side. Patricio was beaten in the 35th minute by Giorgio Scalvini, and that turned out to be the only true scoring opportunity of the game. He's logged three clean sheets and 11 saves in seven starts this season.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Historic day of defeats for big teams in Serie A; Monza wins
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Paulo Dybala - Pulled from XI Dybala has been removed from the lineup for the Atalanta game due to a thigh injury while warming up, DAZN reports.
Impact Dybala is being replaced by Matic, with Lorenzo Pellegrini playing more offensively, and is not listed on the bench on the League's site, so he's going to be spared completely and will take some tests during the break.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
American defender Bryan Reynolds gets 1st goal for Westerlo
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Rick Karsdorp - Will undergo knee surgery Karsdorp suffered a meniscus tear in the left knee and will go under the knife soon, Roma announced.
Impact Karsdorp returned midweek after a minor issue in the same and will not have to spend multiple matches on the mend. The length of his absence will hinge on what type of surgery he gets. Zeki Celik will see the bulk of minutes on the right wing with Karsdorp out. Nicola Zalewski can also adapt to the role.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nicola Zalewski - Set to return versus Atalanta Zalewski (thigh) announced on Instagram that he has resumed practicing regularly.
Impact Zalewski missed the past two matches with a minor thigh problem. He will resume backing up Leonardo Spinazzola on the left flank. He has notched one chance created, two crosses (one accurate), three tackles, and two interceptions in six appearances (two starts).
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Nicola Zalewski - Stays out in Europa League Zalewski (thigh) missed practice ahead of Thursday's game against HJK Helsinki, Alfredo Pedulla reports.
Impact Zalewski is primed to sit out the second game in a row because of muscle fatigue. Leonardo Spinazzola or Matias Vina will start at left-back Thursday.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rick Karsdorp - Resumes practicing fully Karsdorp (knee) trained with the rest of his teammates Tuesday, Corriere dello Sport reports.
Impact Karsdorp sat out the last two matches due to knee soreness, but he's poised to be back into the fold for Thursday's Europa League clash against HJK Helsinki, where he'll compete for the starting job with Zeki Celik. He has logged two chances created, seven crosses (one accurate), four tackles, and seven clearances in four appearances.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Empoli-Roma 1-2 | Dybala masterpiece stirs up Roma spirits: Goals & Highlights | Serie A 2022/23
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Dybala helps Roma beat Empoli 2-1 in Serie A
Paulo Dybala scored one and set up another as Roma got back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory at Empoli in an action-packed Serie A matchSEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Formerly known for its goals, Atalanta relies on defense now
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Brazil calls up new target man Pedro for friendlies
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