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Rui Patricio - Struggles in loss Patricio made two saves and one clearance during Thursday's 3-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Patricio faced five shots and conceded three goals, though he did make a late penalty save. The keeper is a solid fantasy play in most formats, though he's hard to trust next time out against Juventus, who pose plenty of offensive threat.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Assists in return Pellegrini (quad) provided one assist during Thursday's 3-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Pellegrini made his return from a quad injury and immediately made an impact, providing his third assist of the season. The attacking midfielder is in good form of late, despite the defeat, though he has some tough matches coming up. He will need to be at his best next time out, against Juventus.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Scores in loss Abraham scored once on three shots on goal during Thursday's 3-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Abraham scored once after putting all three of his shots on target. The forward now has three goals in his last three matches and is in some fine form. Next up for Roma is a Sunday clash with Juventus.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ainsley Maitland-Niles - Loaned to Roma Maitland-Niles will join Roma on loan for the rest of the season from Arsenal.

Impact Maitland-Niles wanted to play a different position in addition to getting more time and he thinks Jose Mourinho can unlock him. Whether that happens or not is unknown, but he's been healthy this season despite just eight league appearances. He joins former Arsenal teammate Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Mancini - Sees red in Milan clash Mancini had four interceptions and three clearances, won one of two tackles and got two yellow cards in Thursday's 1-3 loss to Milan.

Impact Mancini put up some numbers since Roma were under heavy pressure, but he did not have a great showing overall and was sent off after causing a late PK. He will miss Sunday's home game against Juventus, where either Bryan Cristante or Marash Kumbull will take his place in the back.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rick Karsdorp - Sent off against Milan Karsdorp sent in one inaccurate cross, won two of two tackles, had one clearance and was booked twice in Thursday's 1-3 loss to Milan.

Impact Karsdorp often struggled to keep up with the opponents in this one and that resulted in two yellow cards. He will miss Sunday's home game against Juventus, where the coach will have to adapt Roger Ibanez or Stephan El Shaarawy to the role.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roma errors hand AC Milan a 3-1 win in Serie A

Jose Mourinho was left gesticulating in apparent disapproval after two grievous errors from his Roma players handed AC Milan a 3-1 win in Serie A

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tammy Abraham - Starting Thursday Abraham (ankle) will feature in the starting XI versus AC Milan on Thursday.

Impact After a slow start to the season, Abraham appears to have found his scoring touch with four goals on 21 shots (10 on target) in his last seven outings. The forward will avoid missing any game action due to his ankle problem, though the extended holiday layoff certainly helped, and figures to offer top-end fantasy value.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Juventus hosts Napoli; Atlético plays in Copa

The Italian league resumes after a two-week winter break with Juventus hosting Napoli in the marquee match

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daniel Fuzato - Contracted Coronavirus Fuzato has tested positive for COVID-19, but he had no contact with the team after vacationing in New York, Ansa reports.

Impact Fuzato had not returned to practice following the break because he was a close contact, and then tested positive for COVID-19 as well. A youngster, likely Pietro Boer, will back up Rui Patricio with Fuzato unavailable.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Spinazzola - Making progress in rehab Spinazzola (Achilles) is ramping up his activity in practice and could be a full-go by the end of January, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Spinazzola tore his Achilles during the Euro and is likely to respect the initial six-month timetable for his return. Matias Vina and Stephan El Shaarawy will continue to man the left flank until he is back.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Mayoral - Tests positive for COVID-19 Mayoral has contracted Coronavirus while away from the team, Ansa reports.

Impact Mayoral had not returned to practice following the winter break because he was isolating as he was a close contact with somebody who tested positive for COVID-19, and he eventually got it too. It is highly likely he will skip the next two matches. He generally provides depth to the Roma attack, and their other options are currently healthy.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Reynolds loan deal? Anderlecht meeting with AS Roma ' MLSSoccer.com Belgian club RSC Anderlecht are in Italy to meet with AS Roma over a potential loan move for US national team fullback Bryan Reynolds, MLSso...

JANUARY 2, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Tammy Abraham - Avoids significant problems Abraham (ankle) practiced fully Saturday, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Abraham left the last game before the break early due to a bruised ankle, but he got over the problem during the time off and will be ready to go for January 6th's clash with Milan. He has logged three goals, one assist, 13 shots and three chances in the last five appearances.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Set to return against Milan Pellegrini (quad) has practiced fully after the winter break, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Pellegrini has recovered from a thigh strain that forced him to miss the last five matches. He has good chances to reprise his starting role in January 6th's game versus Milan, replacing either Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Bryan Cristante or a defender, since they changed the scheme once he got hurt. He has posted five goals, two assists, 44 shots and 40 chances created in 13 games thus far.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Amadou Diawara - Will play in AFCON Diawara has been included in the Guinea roster for the African Cup of Nations.

Impact Diawara will be unavailable for the next four Serie A tilts. He is not a starter, but Roma will be a little short-handed in the midfield with both him and Ebrima Darboe taking part in the international competition.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ebrima Darboe - Called up for AFCON Darboe has been named in the Gambia squad for the African Cup of Nations.

Impact Darboe will miss the next four Serie A games. He is generally a deep reserve in the Roma midfield, therefore they are not particularly impacted by his absence.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal transfer news: Ainsley Maitland-Niles close to joining Roma on loan for rest of the season Ainsley Maitland-Niles has not featured in any of Arsenals past eight matches; Roma exploring the loan market to bolster defensive options;...

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • SKY.COM

Jordan Veretout - Delivers seven crosses in draw Veretout took one shot off target, created three chances, delivered seven crosses and made one interception in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Sampdoria.

Impact Veretout was not able to find the back of the net but he still managed to be active on the offensive end due to his role on set pieces. The midfielder has now registered three assists in his last three appearances, along with racking up four shots, nine chances created and 17 crosses in the same time span.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Zaniolo - Takes three shots in draw Zaniolo took three shots (one on target), created one chance, delivered three crosses, won two tackles and drew three fouls in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Sampdoria.

Impact Zaniolo was not able to find the back of the net Saturday but he still managed to be active offensively due to his role on set pieces. The midfielder has now scored once in his last two appearances, along with producing six shots, one chance created and four crosses.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eldor Shomurodov - Scores versus Sampdoria Shomurodov scored one goal on one shot on target and committed one foul in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Sampdoria.

Impact Shomurodov came off the bench in the second half and found the back of the net minutes later but it was not enough to help his side win the game. The striker's playing time has been a concern as of late as he has started only once in the last five games. He will push to be included in the starting XI Thursday versus Milan after a positive offensive performance.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Allows one goal in draw Patricio made one save and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Sampdoria.

Impact Patricio did not have a particularly positive outing as he conceded one goal, which cost his side to tie the game. The keeper has now registered one clean sheet in his last three appearances, along with producing nine saves and allowing two goals in the same time span.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stephan El Shaarawy - Comes off bench against Sampdoria El Shaarawy (calf) took one off-target shot and sent in one inaccurate cross in 23 minutes in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Sampdoria.

Impact El Shaarawy returned after missing three games with a calf problem, but he did not manage to make an impact as a sub. He will alternate with Matias Vina on the left flank going forward. He has scored twice and logged 24 shots, 16 chances and 14 crosses in 16 appearances (five starts). Roma will face Milan away on January 6th.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Suffers ankle injury against Sampdoria Abraham took two off-target shots, had one clearance and drew one foul in 47 minutes in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Sampdoria, leaving early due to a bruised ankle, Tuttomercatoweb r...

Impact Abraham picked up a contusion and a wound in the first half and tried to play through it, but he bowed out quickly after intermission. He is headed for some tests to assess the severity of the problem. Roma will face Milan away on January 6th.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inter ends year with 7th straight win and control of Serie A

Inter Milan ended the year with a 1-0 win over Torino to confirm its control of Serie A and intention of securing consecutive Italian league titles

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS