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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

Jose Mourinho: I'm not looking for a change Roma head coach Jose Mourinho says he will not be leaving the club in the summer as he is not looking for a change, despite speculation havi...

MAY 10, 2022 • SKY.COM

Roma, Feyenoord fans get 4,000 quota for Europa Conf final

Roma and Feyenoord have each been allocated 4,000 tickets for their fans at the Europa Conference League final in Albania

MAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chris Smalling - Logs seven clearances against Fiorentina Smalling had one interception and seven clearances, drew one foul and won six duels in Monday's 0-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Smalling was stingy in the back and put up numbers, but it was not enough to stymie the opponents. He has logged five tackles (two won), two interceptions, 16 clearances and four blocks in the last five appearances, with one goal and one clean sheet. Roma will host Venezia Saturday.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Zalewski - Serviceable against Fiorentina Zalewski sent in two acrosses (both accurate), created two scoring chances, won one of two tackles and drew one foul in Monday's 0-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Zalewski had a decent offensive performance but he was not great in the back, in particular on the second goal, where Giacomo Bonaventura glided past him. He has logged four chances, ten crosses (three accurate), nine tackles (five won) and five interceptions in the last five matches. Roma will host Venezia Saturday.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Veretout - Draws three fouls in Fiorentina match Veretout took two off-target shots, had one block and one interception and won two of two tackles in Monday's 0-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Veretout got the second start in a row, but he was not as effective as in the previous one. He has tallied three shots (zero on target), five chances, 13 crosses (four accurate) and four tackles (three won) in the last five appearances. Roma will host Venezia Saturday.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Mancini - Suspended for Venezia game Mancini had one interception and one clearance, won six duels and picked up the 14th yellow card of the season in Monday's 0-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Mancini did not have a great outing and will have to miss another game for yellow-card accumulation. Marash Kumbulla will likely get the start in Saturday's home game versus Venezia.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Silent in Fiorentina game Abraham took one off-target shot, created one scoring chance, drew three fouls and won four duels in Monday's 0-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Abraham was held back by the lack of feeds and the fact that Roma had a rather rudderless outing as a whole. He has not hit the net in six games, where he has provided an assist, taken six shots (one on target) and created four chances. Roma will host Venezia Saturday.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Delivers five crosses against Fiorentina Pellegrini took two shots (one on target), sent in five crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and won two duels in Monday's 0-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Pellegrini was the only Roma attacker that put up decent numbers and had the best chance for his side on a precise long-range free-kick, but Pietro Terracciano denied him. He has not scored nor assisted in the last five appearances, but he has tallied eight shots (four on target), nine chances, 27 crosses (eight crosses) and six tackles (three won). Roma will host Venezia Saturday.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Zaniolo - Quiet off bench against Fiorentina Zaniolo took one off-target shot, had one interception, drew two fouls and won five duels in 45 minutes in Monday's 0-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Zaniolo was used as a sub in this one, but he did not manage to provide a jolt in the second half. He has not picked up points in the last five appearances, where he has posted 14 shots (five on target), four chances and seven crosses (zero accurate). Roma will host Venezia Saturday.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Oliveira - Wins three duels versus Fiorentina Oliveira had one interception and one successful take-on, drew one foul and won three duels in Monday's 0-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Oliveira was not a factor in a game where Roma struggled to generate offense. He has tallied one shot on target, five chances, 15 crosses (six accurate) and 13 tackles (five won) in the last five appearances. Roma will host Venezia Saturday.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Concedes twice against Fiorentina Patricio had five saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 0-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Patricio logged a robust number of saves but could do little on the two goals, one coming from a PK and the other from an unguarded opponent. He has kept just one clean sheet in the last five matches, surrendering seven goals and making 19 saves. Roma will host Venezia Saturday.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fiorentina revives chances for Europe with 2-0 win over Roma

Fiorentina beat Roma 2-0 in Serie A to revive its chances of qualifying for Europe following three straight losses

MAY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Roma and Fiorentina meet in hunt for European spot

Roma travels to Fiorentina with both sides looking for points in their bids to ensure European soccer next season

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jose Mourinho has rejuvenated Roma from a trophy-starved team into Europa Conference League finalists Roma set up a Europa Conference League final against Feyenoord after manager Jose Mourinho guided the Serie A club to a 2-1 aggregate triump...

MAY 6, 2022 • SKY.COM

Mourinho: Conference League final is Roma's Champions League An emotional Jose Mourinho has claimed Roma reaching the Europa Conference League final was like their Champions League.Tammy Abraham struck...

MAY 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tears with new family: Mourinho reaching final with resurgent Roma makes season a success There's been some ups and downs, but Mourinho has a connection with Roma's fans - and has led them to their first European final since 1991

MAY 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Roma vs. Leicester City result: Abraham sends Jose Mourinho's side into the Europa Conference League final Roma beat Leicester City to reach the Europa Conference League final after Tammy Abraham's header saw off the Premier League side at the Sta...

MAY 5, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM