Roma Team News Page 75 - Soccer

Tammy Abraham - Scores late winner Abraham scored one goal from eight shots, created two chances and sent in one inaccurate cross in Sunday's 1-0 win at Spezia.

Impact Abraham converted a PK during stoppage time to give them three points on the road. The forward also led his side in shots during the match. He now has 12 goals in the season, and will look to get on the scoresheet again when they host Atalanta on Saturday.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Zaniolo - Takes five shots as sub Zaniolo registered five shots (two on target), three chances created and a yellow card in Sunday's 1-0 win at Spezia.

Impact Zaniolo subbed on during halftime and took the third-most shots for his side. The forward also received his ninth yellow card of the season. He will now look to get the nod when they host Atalanta on Saturday.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marash Kumbulla - Takes two shots in win Kumbulla registered two off-target shots, one chance created, two tackles (both won), one clearance, one block and a yellow card in Sunday's 1-0 win at Spezia.

Impact Kumbulla had a decent all-around performance to help them earn three points on the road, while being part of the unit that kept the clean sheet. The centerback also received his fourth yellow card of the season in the proccess. He will now need to be careful against Atalanta on Saturday to avoid a suspension.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Mancini - Picks up another yellow card Mancini took one shot on target, made one block and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 1-0 win at Spezia.

Impact Mancini had a pretty quiet outing and couldn't do much before subbing off during halftime. The centerback did receive another yellow card, though, his 11th in the season. That's something to keep in mind when they host Atalanta on Saturday.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Keeps clean sheet in win Patricio made three saves during Sunday's 1-0 win at Spezia.

Impact Patricio had a good outing to help them earn the road win, keeping his 10th clean sheet of the season. The goalkeeper bounced back after two games conceding twice. He will now look to keep the momentum against Atalanta on Saturday.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Zaniolo - Set to play against Atalanta Zaniolo sustained a small nose fracture in the Spezia game, but he will forgo surgery for now and will play with a mask against Atalanta, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Zaniolo will try to play through the injury hoping it will not get worse, forcing him to go under the knife. He will likely return to the XI Sunday. He has scored and assisted once and added 11 shots and nine chances in his last five appearances.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Zaniolo - Fares well versus Spezia Zaniolo (quad) took five shots (two on target), created three scoring chances and drew two fouls in Sunday's 1-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Zaniolo came off in this one, but more for a technical decision than because of his recent injury. Still, he managed to put up numbers and was instrumental in the win, as he drew a very late penalty. He might have injured his nose in such episode, as he got kicked in his face, so he will undergo further evaluations ahead of Saturday's home game against Atalanta.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Ibanez - Does not feature versus Spezia Ibanez (knee) was an unused sub in Sunday's 1-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Ibanez was an option following a knee sprain, but the coach elected to keep Marash Kumbulla in the lineup in this one. The two will be in contention again for Saturday's home game versus Atalanta.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carles Perez - Unused versus Spezia Carles Perez (illness) was available but did not feature in Sunday's 1-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Carles Perez was fine after an illness, but he has not had a consistent role this season, and that is unlikely to change. He has posted one assist, 14 shots, 11 chances and 15 crosses in 12 Serie A appearances (one start). Roma will face Atalanta at home Saturday.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Creates three chances against Spezia Mkhitaryan (illness) took one off-target shot, sent in two inaccurate crosses, had one clearance and created three scoring chances in Sunday's 1-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Mkhitaryan quickly returned to the XI following a one-game absence and, while he was not precise when finishing and crossing, he had some success as a creator. He has logged one assist, eight shots, 14 chances and eight crosses in the last five matches. Roma will host Atalanta Saturday.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Starting against Spezia Mkhitaryan (illness) is in Roma's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Spezia.

Impact Mkhitaryan missed last weekend's draw against Verona with COVID-19, but he has recovered and is back in the lineup from the start on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carles Perez - Expected back against Spezia Carles Perez (illness) has been called up for Sunday's match versus Spezia, Il Tempo reports.

Impact Carles Perez missed the previous game due to COVID-19 but he has since left isolation and returned to practice. His playing time has been very spotty lately, as he has appeared in just three of the last eight matches when he was available, never logging more than 15 minutes.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Ibanez - Called up for Spezia tilt Ibanez (knee) has been named in Roma's squad list to face Spezia Sunday, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Ibanez could make his return after missing two matches because of a knee sprain. Marash Kumbulla has filled in for him after he got hurt. He has posted 39 tackles, 41 interceptions, 72 clearances and four blocks in 23 games, with seven cleans sheets.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Afena-Gyan - Ruled out for Spezia game Afena-Gyan will sit out Sunday's tilt versus Spezia due to a late injury, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Afena-Gyan is not part of the traveling party and will take some tests in the next few days. Nicolo Zaniolo and Eldor Shomurodov are available for this one after sitting out the previous match. The former has better chances to start, although the coach could also opt to insert one extra midfielder.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Oliveira - Will miss Spezia game Oliveira has been ruled out for Sunday's match versus Spezia due to a late muscular problem, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Oliveira has not traveled with the rest of the team for the road game and will be better assessed in the next few days. Henrikh Mkhitaryan is returning in this one and should get the start in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Spotted at practice Mkhitaryan (illness) was pictured in training Thursday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Mkhitaryan has left isolation after missing the previous match because of COVID-19. Roma will have most of their pieces back since Nicolo Zaniolo and Eldor Shomurodov will be available as well. It remains to be seen whether he will be back in the XI right away, replacing Bryan Cristante or Sergio Oliveira, of if he will be initially be used off the bench after missing some practice time. He has scored and assisted once and added seven shots, 12 chances and seven crosses in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eldor Shomurodov - Will be back against Spezia Shomurodov (COVID-19) returned to practice Wednesday, Ansa reports.

Impact Shomurodov sat out the previous game but shook off the illness quickly. He will resume providing depth to the attack Sunday, but his minutes have been very spot in the last few weeks. He has scored once, taken four shots and created three crosses in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Stephan El Shaarawy - Should be back versus Spezia El Shaarawy (calf) returned to full training Tuesday, Rai Sport informs.

Impact El Shaarawy sat out the last two matches with a calf injury, but he progressed quickly. He has mostly been a bench option thus far, tallying two goals, 29 shots, 19 chances and 14 crosses in 18 appearances (five starts).

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Zaniolo - Set to return against Spezia Zaniolo (quad) practiced fully Tuesday, Rai Sport informs.

Impact Zaniolo missed the previous game due to a quad problem, but it was not a severe one and he was a late call to begin with. Barring a setback, he will be back in the XI Sunday, likely replacing Felix Afena-Gyan. He has scored twice, provided an assist and added 16 shots and eight chances in the last six appearances.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roma coach Jose Mourinho given 2-game ban after red card

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FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gianluca Mancini - Eligible to face Spezia Mancini served his one-game suspension in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Verona.

Impact Mancini will be back in the XI, likely replacing a midfielder, in Sunday's away game versus Spezia. He has posted 28 tackles, 31 interceptions, 54 clearances and 15 blocks in 23 matches, with eight clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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