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Rick Karsdorp - Doubtful for Cagliari match Kardsorp has not practiced in recent days, Jose Mourinho informed.

Impact Karsdorp was set to return following a suspension, but he has been held out of training after the team announced some unnamed COVID-19 cases. Ainsley Maitland-Niles is poised to get the second start in a row even if Karsdorp winds up being available.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Zaniolo - Back at practice Zaniolo (undisclosed) was pictured in training Wednesday, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Zaniolo sat out the previous game reportedly due to COVID-19 protocols, but he quickly cleared them. He will resume being an option in Sunday's home game versus Cagliari. He has scored once and added 15 shots, three chances and nine crosses in the last five appearances.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Oliveira - Moves to Roma Oliveira has joined Roma on loan with option to buy from Porto, the club announced.

Impact Oliveira will provide valuable depth to a rather thin midfield. He has been rather productive in his time in Portugal, but he might be the primary set-piece taker at Roma. He scored once and posted two shots, eight chances and 16 crosses in six appearances in Champions League this season. His arrival will cut into Bryan Cristante and Jordan Veretout's playing time.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Fuzato - Clears COVID-19 protocol Fuzato has tested negative for COVID-19 and returned to practice, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Fuzato had to isolate for about ten days. He will resume being Rui Patricio's backup in Sunday's home game against Cagliari.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Milan expects fight from Juventus in Italian Super Cup

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has an impressive record against Juventus in the Italian Super Cup

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roger Ibanez - Picks up fifth yellow card against Juventus Ibanez had four clearances and one block and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Juventus.

Impact Ibanez mostly struggled in this one like the rest of the backline, especially in the second half. He will miss Sunday's home game against Cagliari, but Gianluca Mancini will be back from suspension for that game.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus winger Federico Chiesa damages ACL, needs surgery

Juventus winger Federico Chiesa will undergo surgery after damaging the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matias Vina - Serviceable in Juventus clash Vina had two interceptions, drew two fouls and won two of four tackles and seven duels in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Juventus.

Impact Vina had a strong day on defense, but his team gave up four goals in this one. He has tallied one assist, 25 crosses, 29 tackles and 24 clearances in 17 matches, with two clean sheets. Roma will host Cagliari Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Smalling - Busy against Juventus Smalling created two scoring chances, had three blocks and three clearances and won four duels in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Juventus.

Impact Smalling put up numbers and was a factor also in the opposing box, but he struggled in the second half, like the rest of Roma's defense, allowing Juventus to mount an improbable comeback. He has notched 15 tackles, 12 interceptions and 41 clearances in 13 matches, with one clean sheet.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ainsley Maitland-Niles - Shows well in debut Maitland-Niles sent in six crosses (one accurate), won two of three tackles and five duels and created one scoring chance in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Juventus.

Impact Maitland-Niles got the nod right away given Rick Karsdorp's suspension and held his own on both ends, pacing his team in chances. He is poised to have a more regular role at Roma. They will host Cagliari Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Cristante - Wins eight duels against Juventus Cristante took three shots (one on target), won one of four tackles and eight duels and had two clearances in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Juventus and picked up his fifth yellow card of t...

Impact Cristante was used as a defensive midfielder in this one and a provided his contribution to both phases. He will miss next Sunday's home game versus Cagliari due to yellow-card accumulation, where Roma could go back to using a three-man defense and one fewer midfielder.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Scores but missed PK against Juventus Pellegrini took seven shots (three on target), sent in five crosses (three accurate), scored a goal, picked up an assist and missed a late penalty kick in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Juve...

Impact Pellegrini had an extra busy performance, as he paced his team in shots, linked up with Henrikh Mkhitaryan ahead of the second goal for his team, and then hit the net of his own with a majestic free-kick. However, he ended it poorly by getting denied by Wojciech Szczesny on a penalty kick that would have tied the game. He has been highly productive in his first two matches back from injury. He has tallied six goals, four assists, 53 shots and 43 chances in 15 appearances so far. Roma will host Cagliari Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Finds target versus Juventus Abraham took five shots (two on target), created one chance, sent in two inaccurate crosses and scored a goal in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Juventus.

Impact Abraham opened the scoring early with a header on a corner kick, but he also left something on the table since he had more opportunities to do damage, but he squandered them. He is hitting his stride with four goals, 15 shots and four chances in the last five games. Roma will host Cagliari Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Veretout - Picks up assist against Juventus Veretout sent in four crosses (two accurate), created three scoring chances, won one duel and provided an assist in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Juventus.

Impact Veretout led his team in chances and teed up Tammy Abraham in the early going with a precise corner kick. It is his sixth assist of the season and the four in the last five matches, where he has added four shots, 13 shots and 25 crosses. Roma will host Cagliari Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Scores against Juventus Mkhitaryan took two shots (one on target), sent in one inaccurate cross, drew two fouls and scored a goal in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Juventus.

Impact Mkhitaryan did not amass garish numbers, but he put his team on top early in the second half with a deflected shot after a great run through the middle. He had not scored since early October and he is now up to three goals in the season. He has posted seven shots, four chances and 15 crosses in the last five matches. Roma will host Cagliari Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rick Karsdorp - Eligible to face Cagliari Karsdorp cleared his suspension in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Juventus.

Impact Karsdorp was sent off in the previous game. He will compete with Ainsley Maitland-Niles going forward, as the teammate fared well in his debut. He has logged one assist, 26 chances, 59 crosses and 32 tackles in 19 matches. Roma will host Cagliari Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Mancini - Clears suspension Mancini served his one-game ban in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Juventus.

Impact Mancini will most likely return to the XI over either Roger Ibanez or Bryan Cristante in Sunday's home game versus Cagliari. He has 23 tackles, 25 interceptions and 48 clearances in 19 games, with six clean sheets.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Concedes four goals in Juventus game Patricio had one save and gave up four goals in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Juventus.

Impact Patricio did not have a poor performance per se, but his defenders were overwhelmed in the second half and he was unable to bail them out. He has kept just one clean sheet in the last five matches, surrendering nine goals and making 12 saves. Roma will host Cagliari Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

More frustration for Mourinho as Roma wastes lead over Juve

Juventus came back from two goals down for a 4-3 win at Roma in the Italian league

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nicolo Zaniolo - Out against Juventus Zaniolo (undisclosed) was not in Roma's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Juventus.

Impact Zaniolo is rumored to have COVID-19 although that hasn't been confirmed. Either way, Felix Afena-Gyan took his spot in the lineup for Sunday's defeat, and Zaniolo will target next weekend's Cagliari match to return.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stephan El Shaarawy - Unavailable versus Juventus El Shaarawy is absent from the game-day squad list to face Juventus Sunday.

Impact El Shaarawy dealt with some physical problems before the last game but was considered in the running for the starting job in this one. He will be assessed in the next few days. Newcomer Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Matias Vina will man the flanks in this one with little depth behind them.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maitland-Niles joins Roma on loan from Arsenal Ainsley Maitland-Niles failed to force a move from Arsenal in August, but will now join Jose Mourinho's Roma until the end of the season.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Nicolo Zaniolo - Misses practice Zaniolo (undiclosed) did not train with the rest of the team Saturday, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Zaniolo might have been held out as a precaution after his COVID-19 test returned an inconclusive result, the publication adds. Further swabs will determine whether he could be available Sunday against Juventus. The coach tested Tammy Abraham and Eldor Shomurodov in the final practice.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Mayoral - Returns to practice Mayoral cleared the COVID-19 protocol and was spotted in training Saturday, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Mayoral sat out the previous game after contracting the virus while on vacation. He will resume being a backup option up front. He has appeared just in four Serie A matches so far, tallying one shot and two crosses.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leão back with a goal as Milan beat Roma ' Top 5 Goal ' Round 20 ' Serie A 2021/22

JANUARY 7, 2022 • YOUTUBE