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Felix Afena-Gyan - Questionable for Torino tilt Afena-Gyan has remained limited in practice after being a late scratch for the previous game and could remain sidelined for Friday's match against Torino, La Gazzetta dello Sport i...

Impact Afena-Gyan is at risk of missing the second straight contest where he could have gotten decent playing time as the gaffer has rotated the squad a lot. If that were the cause, he would end his first Serie A campaign with two goals. 17 shots (seven shots) and six chances in 17 appearances (six starts).

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Abraham to end breakout season at Roma with a European final

The final of the inaugural edition of the Europa Conference League represents a big opportunity for Roma striker Tammy Abraham

MAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rick Karsdorp - Questionable for Torino game Karsdorp has been called up for Friday's match against Torino, but he is in doubt due to muscle fatigue, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Karsdorp will have to pass a late fitness test to stay in the XI, but the club will not take any chance with the European Conference League final on the horizon. Leonardo Spinazzola or Ainsley Maitland-Niles would man the right flank if Karsdorp did not start.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Zaniolo - Should be option for Torino game Zaniolo (thigh) has been named in the initial squad list to face Torino Friday.

Impact Zaniolo is feeling better but will be further assessed on game day. He could replace Carles Perez in the XI if fit enough to do so. He has 13 shots (five on target), four chances and seven inaccurate crosses in the last five appearances, with no goals or assists.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Smalling - Called up for Torino match Smalling has traveled with the rest of the team to Turin despite the previous words by the coach, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Smalling is dealing with muscle fatigue and not a particularly severe injury and might be able to make the bench after all, although he has minor chances to feature.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Will miss Torino game Mkhitaryan (thigh) will be unavailable for Friday's match versus Torino, Jose Mourinho announced.

Impact Mkhitaryan will continue to miss time with a thigh strain, although he and the training staff hold out some hope he will be able to play in Wednesday's European Conference League final against Feyenoord. He closes his season with five goals, six assists, 55 shots (16 on target) and 41 chances in 31 appearances (29 starts). Carles Perez, Sergio Olivera and Jordan Veretout have gotten more run with Mkhitaryan on the mend.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mourinho says he and Ancelotti still have a lot more to give

José Mourinho sees no reason to stop now after reaching another European final while approaching his 60th birthday

MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Albania declares holiday for Europa Conference League final

The Albanian government has declared a public holiday in Tirana for next Wednesday when the capital city hosts the Europa Conference League final between Roma and Feyenoord

MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chris Smalling - Ruled out for Torino game Smalling is injured and will miss Friday's match versus Torino, Jose Mourinho announced.

Impact Smalling picked up an undisclosed problem and will be managed ahead of next Wednesday's European Conference League final. Gianluca Mancini is back from suspension and will replace him against Torino, with Marash Kumbulla staying in the XI:

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

UEFA ticket policies in spotlight for European finals

The climax of the men’s club soccer season in Europe starts Wednesday with the Europa League final

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gianluca Mancini - Clears suspension Mancini will be available for Friday's away game against Torino following a one-game suspension for yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Mancini is highly likely to return to the XI, replacing either Marash Kumbulla or Chris Smalling, who could be given a day off. He has posted 11 tackles (seven won), three interceptions, six clearances and two blocks in the last four matches, with one clean sheet.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

When was the last time Roma won a trophy? When did Jose Mourinho last win a trophy? A look at the last time Roma and Jose Mourinho won a trophy as both go in search of more silverware in the Europa Conference League.

MAY 15, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rui Patricio - Beaten once by Venezia Patricio had one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Venezia.

Impact Patricio was surprised, like the rest of the Roma defense, by the opponents' early blitz and was never called into action afterward. He has kept just one clean sheet in the last six matches, surrendering eight goals and making 20 saves. Roma will face Torino away next week in the last Serie A round.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Zalewski - Fares well against Venezia Zalewski took five shots (two on target), sent in three crosses (two accurate), created three scoring chances and had two interceptions in 45 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw against...

Impact Zalewski was partially rested but filled the stat-sheet offensively despite playing only half a game. He was one of the most menacing men for his side during the final push, but the opposing goalie denied him a couple of times. He has logged six shots (three on target), seven chances, ten crosses (four accurate) and nine tackles (four won) in the last ive games. Roma will face Torino away next week in the last Serie A round.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stephan El Shaarawy - Produces off bench against Venezia El Shaarawy took seven shots (three on target), sent in two inaccurate crosses, created six scoring chances and drew one foul in 45 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Venezia.

Impact El Shaarawy was inserted at half-time to boost the offense and was successful, as he picked up stats across the board even though he was not involved in the goal. He recorded new season highs for shots and chances. He had not been particularly productive in the previous six showings, even though he hit the net once. Roma will face Torino away next week in the last Serie A round.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Smalling - Wins four tackles in Venezia game Smalling had two blocks and one interception and won four of four tackles and eight duels in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Venezia.

Impact Smalling put up strong numbers but the Roma defense was caught off guard and conceded in the first minute of the game. He has tallied nine tackles (six won), two interceptions, 14 clearances and three blocks in the last five appearances, with no clean sheets. Roma will face Torino away next week in the last Serie A round.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carles Perez - Fires seven shots against Venezia Perez took seven shots (two on target), sent in three crosses (zero accurate) and had one interception and one successful take-on in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Venezia.

Impact Perez took advantage of the fact that Nicolo Zaniolo and Felix Afena-Gyan were late scratches to sneak into the XI and had one of his busiest outings of the season, but he did not manage to break through. He has scored once and added 13 shots (five on target), four chances and four inaccurate crosses in the last six appearances (two starts). Roma will face Torino away next week in the last Serie A round.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Cristante - Creates six chances versus Venezia Cristante took three shots (one on target), sent in three crosses (two accurate), created six scoring chances and had two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Venezia.

Impact Cristante co-led his team in chances alongside Lorenzo Pellegrini and Stephan El Shaarawy, setting his new season high, and threatened the opposing goalie twice with solid efforts from distance. He has logged seven shots (one on target), eight chances, 12 tackles (four won) and nine interceptions in the last five appearances. Roma will face Torino away next week in the last Serie A round.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eldor Shomurodov - Scores against Venezia Shomurodov took five shots (two on target), created two chances, sent in one inaccurate cross and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Venezia.

Impact Shomurodov finally took the lid off the Venezia goal by rifling it home from the middle of the box after a pair of blocks and ricochets. It is his third goal of the season. He has hit the net once, provided an assist, taken five shots (two on target) and created three chances in his last four appearances. He has not started since mid-December. Roma will face Torino away next week in the last Serie A round.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Relatively quiet versus Venezia Abraham took three shots (one on target), created two scoring chances, drew two fouls and had three successful take-ons in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Venezia.

Impact Abraham had another subdued outing considering that Roma attacked at will in this one and several of his teammates filled the stat-sheet. He has not scored in seven games. He has picked up an assist and added seven shots (two on target), five chances and two crosses (one accurate) in the last five contests. Roma will face Torino away next week in the last Serie A round.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Hits crossbar twice versus Venezia Pellegrini took 11 shots (three on target), sent in 17 crosses (two accurate), created six scoring chances and had three interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Venezia.

Impact Pellegrini tried to power his side and had his most productive outing of the season, although he was not particularly precise, and he rattled the woodwork twice with gorgeous free kicks. He set new season highs for shots and crosses. He has had 19 attempts (seven on target), 12 chances, 40 crosses (nine accurate) and six interceptions in the last five matches. Roma will face Torino away next week in the last Serie A round.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Afena-Gyan - Misses Venezia game Afena-Gyan was scratched for Saturday's 1-1 draw against Venezia due to an injury, Jose Mourinho informed.

Impact Afena-Gyan would have likely replaced Nicolo Zaniolo in the XI if fit, but he ended up on the stands and Carles Perez filled in. He will be assessed ahead of next week's season finale versus Torino.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Salernitana rescues 1-1 draw at Empoli, Venezia relegated

Relegation-threatened Salernitana has salvaged a 1-1 draw with Empoli in Serie A

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nicolo Zaniolo - Unavailable versus Venezia Zaniolo has been scratched for Saturday's game against Venezia due to a muscular issue, director Tiago Pinto told Sky Italy.

Impact Zaniolo might be dealing with something more than simple fatigue and will be evaluated throughout the next week. He is long shot to start in the last Serie A match against Torino since it will be just a few days before the European Conference League final.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Zaniolo - Could be rested versus Venezia Zaniolo might begin on the bench or be outright scratched against Venezia due to general fatigue, Radio Radio informs.

Impact Zaniolo might be given the day off considering the ailment and the fact that Roma will play against an opponent that has already been relegated. Felix Afena-Gyan or Eldor Shomurodov would get into the XI if that was the case.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE