Roma Team News Page 81 - Soccer

Stephan El Shaarawy - Named to match-day squad El Shaarawy (calf) was included in the match-day squad against Sampdoria on Wednesday.

Impact El Shaarawy returns following a three-match stint on the sidelines due to his calf problem. Even once cleared to play, the forward is far from a lock for the starting XI and may have to settle for a spot on the bench moving forward. Still, El Shaarawy has recorded eight shots (three on target), five crosses (two accurate) and nine chances created in his previous four starts.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stephan El Shaarawy - Could be option versus Sampdoria El Shaarawy (calf) has returned to full training Tuesday and might be available for Wednesday's match against Sampdoria, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact El Shaarawy sat out the last three matches with a calf strain, but his recovery has gone better than expected. He started over Matias Vina on the left flank before the issue. He has scored twice and logged 23 shots, 16 chances created and 13 crosses in 15 games (five starts) so far.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Ibanez - Fares well against Atalanta Ibanez (thigh) had three interceptions and nine clearances and drew one foul in Sunday's 4-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Ibanez was in doubt coming into the match, but he showed no ill effects despite the recent thigh problem and had one of his best showings of the season. He has logged three goals, 28 tackles, 30 interceptions and 55 clearances in 18 matches, with six clean sheets. Roma will host Spezia Wednesday.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Abraham nets 2 as Roma wins at title-chasing Atalanta 4-1 MILAN (AP) — Tammy Abraham scored twice as Roma claimed its first win against one of the top Serie A teams by 4-1 at Atalanta on Saturday.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Bryan Cristante - Scores own goal against Atalanta Cristante scored an own goal, won one tackle and made one clearance in Saturday's 4-1 win versus Atalanta.

Impact Cristante was unfortunate to score an own goal late in the first half. The midfielder holds little fantasy value outside of racking up defensive stats and being an aerial threat on set piece situations. He has registered one goal in 16 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Zaniolo - Scores in win Zaniolo scored one goal on three shots (two on target), delivered one cross, won one tackle, drew three fouls and committed five fouls in Saturday's 4-1 win versus Atalanta.

Impact Zaniolo ha da great offensive outing as he found the back of the net to help his side take home all three points. This was the midfielder's first goal in Serie A this season in 15 appearances. Additionally, he has racked up 11 shots, one chance created and four crosses in his last four appearances.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Scores brace versus Atalanta Abraham scored twice on two shots on target, made one clearance and drew three fouls in Saturday's 4-1 win versus Atalanta.

Impact Abraham had an excellent outing as he scored a brace on his only two shots on target. The striker has now registered three goals and one assist in his last four appearances, along with producing 11 shots and three chances created.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Smalling - Scores in win Smalling scored one goal on one shot on target, won two tackles, made two interceptions and five clearances in Saturday's 4-1 win versus Atalanta.

Impact Smalling had a great offensive outing as he found the back of the net in the second half to help his side take home all three points. The center-back has now registered two goals in 15 appearances this season. However, he holds little fantasy value outside of racking up defensive stats and being an aerial threat on set piece situations.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Veretout - Produces two assists in win Veretout provided two assists, took two shots off target, created two chanes, delivered one cross, won one tackle, made one clearance and drew one foul in Saturday's 4-1 win versus...

Impact Veretout had a great offensive outing as he registered two assists to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder has now collected three assists in his last two appearances, along with racking up three shots, six chances created and 10 crosses due to his role on set pieces.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Makes six saves in win Patricio made six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 4-1 win versus Atalanta.

Impact Patricio had a busy outing as he was forced to make six saves to help his side take home all three points. The keeper has now registered one clean sheet in his last three appearances, along with racking up nine saves and allowed four goals in the same time span.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atalanta 1-4 Roma ' Abraham nets two in huge Roma win in Bergamo ' Serie A 2021/22

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Abraham nets 2 as Roma wins at title-chasing Atalanta 4-1

Tammy Abraham scores twice as Roma claims its first win against one of the top Serie A teams by 4-1 at Atalanta

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carles Perez - Probable for Atalanta game Perez (thigh) practiced fully in the last couple of days and is set to be an option for Saturday's match versus Atalanta, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Perez sat out the previous game due to a minor thigh injury. Even if available, he generally does not have a big role, especially with Nicolo Zaniolo healthy. He has provided one assist and added 11 chances created, 14 crosses and 12 shots in nine appearances (one start).

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Ibanez - Questionable for Atalanta match Ibanez is 50/50 for Saturday's game versus Atalanta due to a minor thigh injury, Jose Mourinho informed.

Impact Ibanez picked up a small muscular problem in the last game even though he managed to finish it. He is set to be a late call. He will be in contention with Marash Kumbulla considering the return of Gianluca Mancini from suspension.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Smalling - Good to go against Atalanta Smalling (thigh) will be available for Saturday's clash with Atalanta, Jose Mourinho announced.

Impact Smalling left the last game early but stopped before picking up a serious issue and has been able to recover. He will likely draw the start considering the magnitude of the game. He has posted eight tackles, seven interceptions, 26 clearances, and four blocks in nine matches, with one clean sheet.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Zaniolo - Fit for Atalanta clash Zaniolo (thigh) will play Saturday versus Atalanta, coach Jose Mourinho announced.

Impact Zaniolo picked up a small thigh problem during the last Europa League game, but he shook it off and will likely start next to Tammy Abraham up front. He has yet to score but he has logged 32 shots, 11 chances created and 40 crosses in 14 matches.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Reynolds - Will miss next two games Reynolds is currently in the United States to take part in a USMNT camp will return to Italy after the winter break, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.

Impact Reynolds will be unavailable for the games against Atalanta and Sampdoria. He has featured played just one minute in Serie A so far, therefore Roma are not particularly impacted by his absence.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Keeps clean sheet versus Spezia Patricio had two saves and blanked Spezia in Monday's 2-0 win.

Impact Patricio denied the adversaries in a pair of clear-cut chances in the second half, preventing them from re-opening the contest. He has kept three clean sheets in the last five matches, conceding five goals, three against Inter, and making nine saves. Roma will face Atalanta away Saturday.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marash Kumbulla - Shows well in Spezia game Kumbulla had two blocks, three interceptions and two clearances and won two of three tackles in Monday's 2-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Kumbulla turned in a pretty good performance as the Roma defense easily stymied the opponents in this one. Despite the return of Gianluca Mancini from suspension, he might stay in the XI for Saturday's road game versus Atalanta since Chris Smalling might have picked up a thigh injury in this one. He has notched six tackles, five interceptions, six clearances and two blocks in six appearances so far.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Vina - Pretty good against Spezia Vina took two shots (one on target), sent in three crosses (zero accurate), had two interceptions and won two of two tackles in Monday's 2-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Vina had a pretty energetic outing and managed to collect stats in both phases, as he is often capable of. He is set to continue starting on the left wing for as long as Stephan El Shaarawy (calf) and Leonardo Spinazzola (Achilles) are sidelined. He has provided an assist and tallied 18 tackles, 17 clearances and 22 crosses in 13 matches. Roma will face Atalanta away Saturday.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Ibanez - Scores in Spezia game Ibanez had three interceptions, two blocks and two clearances and scored a goal in Monday's 2-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Ibanez contributed to the clean sheet with a strong display in the back and sealed the game with a header on a corner kick. He has already scored three times in the season. He has logged 28 tackles, 27 interceptions and 46 clearances in 17 matches, with six clean sheets. Roma will face Atalanta away Saturday.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Sets up teammate in Spezia game Abraham took three shots (one on target), created two scoring chances, drew one foul and picked up an assist in Monday's 2-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Abraham led his team in shots but did not manage to find the target. On the other hand, he assisted Chris Smalling with a quality flick-on in a corner kick for his third assist of the season. He has scored twice and added 17 shots and six chances created in the last five matches. Roma will face Atalanta away Saturday.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Passable versus Spezia Mkhitaryan took two off-target shots, sent in four crosses (two accurate) and had two interceptions and three successful take-ons in Monday's 2-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Mkhitaryan picked up a decent amount of stats across the board but was not involved in the two goals in this one. He has collected two assists, taken 15 shots and created four chances in the past five matches. Roma will face Atalanta away Saturday.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Veretout - Provides assist against Spezia Veretout sent in nine crosses (three accurate), created four scoring chances, picked up an assist and a secondary one in Monday's 2-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Veretout had great volume since he took care of all set pieces with Lorenzo Pellegrini on the shelf. He paced his team in crosses and chances and teed up Roger Ibanez with a corner kick in the second half. It is his first assist since September and his third in the season. He has logged four goals, 16 shots, 31 chances created and 47 crosses in 16 games. Roma will face Atalanta away Saturday.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Smalling - Scores and subs off against Spezia Smalling had six clearances and one interception, won six duels and scored a goal in Monday's 2-0 win over Spezia and bowed out after 64 minutes due to a thigh injury, Jose Mourinh...

Impact Smalling broke the deadlock with a header on a corner kick in the first half and was rather commanding in the half. He has routinely dealt with thigh problems during the course of the season and will soon take some tests to determine the severity of the latest one. Roma will face Atalanta away Saturday. Gianluca Mancini will be available for that one after a suspension.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Abraham nets 2 as Roma wins at title-chasing Atalanta 4-1