Leg fracture for Wijnaldum 3 months before World Cup
Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum’s participation at the World Cup appears in doubt after he fractured the tibia in his right legAUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Georginio Wijnaldum - Suffers leg injury in training Wijnaldum picked up an injury in training ahead of Monday's clash against Cremonese and medical tests have revealed that it's a fracture in his tibia bone, Roma announced Sunday.
Impact Wijnaldum came off the bench to make his Serie A debut against Salernitana last weekend, but he is now set to miss some time while recovering from this leg fracture. Bryan Cristante and Nemanja Matic should remain the starting midfield pair at least until Wijnaldum is able to return.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Georginio Wijnaldum - Logs 11 minutes in debut Wijnaldum put one shot off target and created one chance in 11 minutes of Sunday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.
Impact Wijnaldum is working his way into full fitness and a busy period to finish August can give him a chance to make his first start for Roma as well.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
New signing Di María satisfying Juventus' craving for flair
New signing Ángel Di María was at the heart of every good move from Juventus in its opening matchAUGUST 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Justin Kluivert - Completes suspension Kluivert served his one-game ban in Sunday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.
Impact Kluivert had to sit one out due to infractions committed during his time in Ligue 1. He is likely to leave, so he's not expected to feature in the next matches before the end of the window. He hasn't trained with the team during the pre-season.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rui Patricio - Keeps clean sheet against Salernitana Patricio had two saves while blanking Salernitana in Sunday's 1-0 win.
Impact Patricio had a relatively easy day at the office as the opponents challenged him just twice with not particularly threatening shots. He accrued 15 clean sheets last season, allowing 43 goals and making 106 saves. Roma will host Cremonese next Monday.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Roger Ibanez - Wins eight duels versus Salernitana Ibanez had one block, two interceptions and one clearance and won eight duels in Sunday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.
Impact Ibanez had the most good-looking line among Roma defenders in a game where they pulled the strings for large stretches even though the win was narrow. He tallied 54 tackles, 62 interceptions and 96 clearances last season, with 11 clean sheets.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leonardo Spinazzola - Logs three blocks in Salernitana tilt Spinazzola sent in two crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chance, had three blocks and won three duels in Sunday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.
Impact Spinazzola was pretty sprightly but didn't pick up many stats offensively. Instead, he put up numbers in the passive phase. He faces competition from Nicola Zalewski, but he's quite clearly the top option. He tallied two goals and four assists in 2020/2021 before an Achilles' tendon tear cost him almost an entire season.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bryan Cristante - Scores versus Salernitana Cristante took one shot on target, won ten duels and two of five duels and scored a goal in Sunday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.
Impact Cristante mostly took care of the dirty work in the midfield, but he also decided the game with a surgical shot from the edge of the box in the first half. He played over Nemanja Matic and Georginio Wijnaldum in the opener. He logged two goals, 40 shots, 79 tackles and 40 interceptions last season,
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Paulo Dybala - Fares well in Salernitana game Dybala took four shots (one on target), sent in three crosses (one accurate), created three scoring chances and drew three fouls in Sunday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.
Impact Dybala led the charge for his side offensively, pacing it in shots, crosses and chances, but he lacked some touch on certain finishes. His Roma stay is off to a pretty good start. They will host Cremonese next Monday.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tammy Abraham - Pedestrian against Salernitana Abraham took three shots (one on target), created one scoring chance, drew one foul and won four duels in Sunday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.
Impact Abraham didn't have his best performance but he was also pretty unlucky as a defender managed to clear his tap-in on the empty net in the first half. He was replaced unusually early, probably because he's not in top shape yet. He scored 17 goals and provided four assists in 37 matches last season. Roma will host Cremonese next Monday.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Pellegrini - Fires three shots against Salernitana Pellegrini had two interceptions, took three shots (one on target), created two scoring chances and won six duels in Sunday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.
Impact Pellegrini played deeper onto the pitch to accommodate Paulo Dybala and Nicolo Zaniolo, but his numbers didn't take a big hit and he remained involved in the offense. He posted nine goals and five assists in 2021/2022. Roma will host Cremonese next Monday.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolo Zaniolo - Draws six fouls against Salernitana Zaniolo took four shots (one on target), created two scoring chances, drew six fouls and won eight duels in Sunday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.
Impact Zaniolo had a lively showing and co-led his team in shots, but he could have had a bigger day since he missed a pair of sitters. The coach fielded all the attackers in this one, but that may not be the case often. He posted two goals, two assists, 70 shots (20 on target) and 28 chances in 28 appearances last season. Roma will host Cremonese next Monday.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nicola Zalewski - Unused versus Salernitana Zalewski (ankle) didn't feature in Sunday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.
Impact Zalewski was available following a minor ankle injury, but Leonardo Spinazzola, who figures to be the starter, played the whole game in this one. Zalewski took advantage of the teammate's absence in 2021/2022 to log 16 appearances.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dybala hits post as Roma wins 1-0 at Salernitana in Serie A
Former Juventus forward Paulo Dybala hit the post but couldn’t score in his Roma debut as José Mourinho’s opened its Serie A campaign with a 1-0 win at SalernitanaAUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Tottenham-Chelsea in EPL; Real opens title defense
Tottenham is seeking just a second victory at Stamford Bridge since the Premier League started in 1992 when it travels across London to play Chelsea in the headline game of the sec...AUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Belgian strikers in Milan in focus as Serie A season starts
Two Belgian strikers are likely to be in focus when the Italian league season starts SaturdayAUGUST 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nicola Zalewski - Ready for opener Zalewski (ankle) returned to full training Tuesday, Il Mattino reports.
Impact Zalewski sat out a friendly after spraining his ankle, but the problem wasn't too serious and he will be available for the Salernitana game. He will compete for the starting job with Leonardo Spinazzola. He posted ten chances, 31 crosses (six accurate), 32 tackles and nine shots (four on target) in 16 appearances (nine starts) in his breakout campaign.
AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Mourinho's Roma win Europa Conference League Jose Mourinho became the first manager to lift all three UEFA club competitions after guiding Roma to the inaugural Europa Conference League...
AUGUST 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Argentina defender Senesi joins Bournemouth from Feyenoord
Argentina defender Marcos Senesi has signed for Bournemouth two days after the newly promoted club made a winning start in the English Premier LeagueAUGUST 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nicola Zalewski - Misses friendly Zalewski didn't feature in Sunday's friendly versus Shakhtar Donetsk due to an ankle sprain, Quotidiano Nazionale reports.
Impact Zalewki picked up the issues in a previous pre-season game, but there's optimism he will be able to play in Sunday's opener versus Salernitana. His status will be clearer in the lead-up to the contest. He is set to alternate with Leonardo Spinazzola on the left flank this season.
AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Georginio Wijnaldum - Loaned to Roma Wijnaldum has joined Roma on a season-long loan from PSG with the option to buy on a permanent basis, the club announced Friday.
Impact Wijnaldum started just 21 games across Ligue 1 and the Champions League last season in a very crowded PSG midfield. He did tally a respectable three goals and three assists during his time in Paris, but the 31-year-old is sure to have a more important role in Rome, where he could form a dangerous midfield alongside Lorenzo Pellegrini and Bryan Cristante for the upcoming campaign.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mourinho calls and players come running to join him at Roma
José Mourinho is excelling as a pitchman in his latest coaching job at RomaAUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Injured Juventus midfielder McKennie to miss start of season
Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie will miss the start of Serie A due to a shoulder injuryAUGUST 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dybala to undergo Roma medical Paulo Dybala is set to undergo a medical with Roma after leaving Juventus earlier this summer, The Athletic understands. The 28-year-old has...
JULY 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
