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Chris Smalling - Does not feature against Torino Smalling (undisclosed) did not play in Friday's 3-0 win over Torino.

Impact Smalling made just a token appearance on the bench as he is dealing with an unspecified minor injury. He has logged three goals, 36 tackles, 26 interceptions and 88 clearances in 27 matches in 2021-2022, contributing to six clean sheets.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Zaniolo - Draws PK against Torino Zaniolo (thigh) created one scoring chance, drew one foul and won one duel in 14 minutes in Friday's 3-0 win over Torino.

Impact Zaniolo saw limited action due to a recent thigh ailment, but he made an impact on the game by getting fouled in the box right away. He ends a pretty underwhelming season, his first complete one since two major knee injuries in a row, with two goals, two assists, 70 shots (20 on target) and 28 chances.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rick Karsdorp - Makes sub appearance against Torino Karsdorp (undiclosed) sent in one inaccurate crosses, had one interception and won one tackle and one duel in 32 minutes in Friday's 3-0 win over Torino.

Impact Karsdorp saw less playing time than usual due to a minor injury. He has logged two assists, 43 chances, 103 crosses (29 accurate) and 53 tackles in 36 appearances (32 starts) in 2021-2022.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Afena-Gyan - Unused versus Torino Afena-Gyan (undisclosed) did not feature in Friday's 3-0 win against Torino.

Impact Afena-Gyan was available after missing the previous match, but he did not feature. He closes his maiden season in Serie A with two goals on 17 shots (seven on target), six chances and eight crosses (two accurate) in 17 appearances (six starts).

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Torino 0-3 Roma ' Abraham secures European spot for Roma ' Serie A 2021/22

MAY 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Abraham nets 2 as Roma beats Torino 3-0, books European spot

Tammy Abraham scored twice to help Roma win at Torino 3-0 and seal a spot in Europe for next season ahead of the Europa Conference League final next week

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Real Madrid visits Betis, Roma at Torino

Real Madrid is expected to get some of its regular starters back on the field against Real Betis in its final Spanish league match before the Champions League final against Liverpo...

MAY 19, 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...

MAY 19, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

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