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Stephan El Shaarawy - Diagnosed with strain El Shaarawy suffered a grade one calf strain and will miss three-to-four weeks, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact El Shaarawy will likely miss the next four matches and return after the winter break. Matias Vina will regain a consistent role on the left flank like before his muscular problem, with Riccardo Calafiori as his backup.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stephan El Shaarawy - Subs off in Bologna game El Shaarawy took one off-target shot and had one interception and one clearance in Tuesday's 0-1 loss to Bologna and left in the second half due to a calf injury, Tuttomercatoweb r...

Impact El Shaarawy could not continue after landing awkwardly and is headed for some tests. Matias Vina would take over on the left flank if El Sharaawy were to miss some time. Roma will host Inter Saturday.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rick Karsdorp - Will miss Inter game Karsdorp created two scoring chances, sent in four crosses (two accurate), had four clearances and won one of two tackles in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Bologna and will miss one game...

Impact Karsdorp had a decent performance on both ends and filled the stat-sheet, but he will have to sit one out as he picked up his fifth yellow card. The coach has shown little trust in his backup Bryan Reynolds so far, therefore somebody else could adapt to the position Saturday.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Suspended for Inter clash Abraham took four shots, created one scoring chance, drew one foul and picked up his fifht yellow card in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Bologna.

Impact Abraham had a pretty active outing, however he could not capitalize on a pair of juicy chances due to quality saves by Lukas Skoruspki. He will be forced to miss Saturday's game due to yellow card accumulation. Eldor Shomurodov will most likely lead the frontline Saturday.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli draws at Sassuolo, Milan beats Genoa to close gap

Junior Messias continued his scoring form by netting twice for AC Milan to help the Rossoneri get back on track in the league with a 3-0 win at relegation-threatened Genoa

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bryan Cristante - In squad against Bolgna Cristante (illness) will be available as a substitute versus Bologna on Wednesday, per SkySports.

Impact Cristante has started 11 of his 12 appearances this season but will have to watch from the bench for kickoff Wednesday. Still, the midfielder should be in contention to reclaim his spot in the starting XI versus Inter Milan on Saturday and could be a solid mid-range fantasy option.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Calafiori - Substitute option Wednesday Calafiori (thigh) was named to the match-day squad for Wednesday's clash with Bologna, per SkySports.

Impact Calafiori returns to the squad following three matches on the shelf due to his thigh problem. Considering the defender has been an unused substitute six times this season, fantasy players probably shouldn't be banking on him breaking into the starting XI with any consistency moving forward.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Cristante - Clears protocol Cristante has tested negative for COVID and will travel with the team to Bologna, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Cristante shook off the virus after 13 days and will be assessed by the coaching staff on game-day to determine whether he could make the bench despite the lack of practice.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Provides assist in win Mkhitaryan provided one assist, took one shot off target, created two chances, won two tackles, made one interception and drew one foul in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Mkhitaryan had a good offensive outing Sunday as he provided one assist in the first half to help his side earn all three points. The midfielder has now registered two assists in his last two appearances, along with producing six shots, three chances created and one cross in the same time span. He will look for another strong performance Wednesday versus Bologna.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Scores versus Torino Abraham scored one goal on two shots on target, won one tackle, drew one foul and committed one foul in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Abraham had a great offensive outing as he scored in the first half to help his side win the game. The striker has now registered two goals in his last three appearances, along with producing 10 shots, three chances created and one cross in the same time span.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Keeps clean sheet in win Patricio made three saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Patricio had a great outing as he made three saves to help his side take home all three points and keep a clean sheet. The keeper has now registered two clean sheets in his last three appearances, along with producing eight saves and three goals allowed in the same time span.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Will miss extended time Pellegrini suffered a significant strain of the quadriceps in the right thigh and will be out for the rest of 2021, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Pellegrini bowed out early versus Torino and the injury immediately looked serious. He will sit out the next five games and will look to return for the first one of 2022 on January 6th. Jordan Veretout is back from suspension for Wednesday's road game against Bologna. Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Carles Perez and Amadou Diawara will see an uptick of touches and playing time with Pellegrini on the mend.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli pays tribute to Maradona, takes outright Serie A lead

Dries Mertens scored twice as Napoli beat Lazio 4-0 to take the outright lead of Serie A on the night it paid tribute to soccer great Diego Maradona

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Comes off injured against Torino Pellegrini was subbed out of Sunday's victory against Torino in the 15th minute after suffering an injury.

Impact Carles Perez subbed in for Pellegrini on Sunday, but Roma will hope that his injury is minor as Pellegrini has started 13 of 14 Serie A games this season, tallying five goals and two assists from attacking midfield so far.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Calafiori - Could be available against Torino Calafiori (thigh) returned to full practice ahead of Sunday's match versus Torino, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Calafiori has missed the past three weeks due to a thigh strain and was a late call, but ultimately ruled out, for the midweek game in European Conference League. Even if indeed good to go, he has slim chances to see minutes with Matias Vina back in the fold to compete with Stephan El Shaarawy, who played on the left flank in recent games.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Spinazzola - Training individually Spinazzola (achilles) is training individually as he continues with his rehabilitation, according to Checco Oddo Casano of Retesport.

Impact Spinazzola has been out since tearing his achilles in the quarterfinal of Euro 2020 back in July, but he is making progress and training individually. He's still on track to return in early 2022.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Vina - Available versus Torino Vina (thigh) will be an option Sunday against Torino, Jose Mourinho announced.

Impact Vina has missed the past 20 days due to a thigh strain. He was a late call for the Zorya Luhansk game in European Conference League. While he did not make the match-day squad list, the coach announced in the post-game that he will be good to go Sunday. Roma recently changed their scheme, so he will likely compete with Stephan El Shaarawy to play on the left flank. He has posted one assist, six chances created and 16 tackles in nine matches.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Who is Felix Afena-Gyan? Story of Jose Mourinho's Ghanaian teen product at AS Roma If his Serie A debut was any indication, Felix Afena-Gyan is on track to be one of the world's most exciting football talents.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MATCHDAY: West Ham looks to advance in Europa League

The Europa League and Europa Conference League have reached their next-to-last group games

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Afena-Gyan sealed a late brace with a long-range strike ' Top 5 Goal ' Round 13 ' Serie A 2021/22

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Chris Smalling - Subs in late versus Genoa Smalling (thigh) played three minutes and had three passes in Sunday's 2-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Smalling made his return after sitting out for over a month due to his second thigh injury of the season. He might be managed over the next few games, but he is set to impact the playing time of Marash Kumbulla and Roger Ibanez. He has notched three tackles, three interceptions and seven clearances in five games (one start). Roma will host Torino Sunday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Veretout - Suspended for Torino match Veretout created two scoring chances, sent in three crosses (two accurate), won three of three tackles and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 2-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Veretout had a strong all-around performance and filled the stat-sheet, but he will be forced to miss one game due to yellow card accumulation. Unless Bryan Cristante clears the COVID protocol in a hurry, Ebrima Darboe or Nicolo Zaniolo will replace him in the XI.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Quiet in win Abraham took one shot off target, created two chances, delivered one cross and drew one foul in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Genoa.

Impact Abraham had a quiet offensive outing as he attempted one shot in 90 minutes. The striker has now registered one goal in his last three appearances, along with racking up nine shots, three chances created and one cross in the same time span. he will look to bounce back Sunday versus Torino.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Provides assist in win Mkhitaryan provided one assist, took five shots off target, created one chance, delivered one cross and committed one foul in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Genoa.

Impact Mkhitaryan had a great offensive outing as he provided one assist to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder had been going through poor offensive outings as of late as he failed to find the back of the net in his last four appearances before this game. He will look for another strong offensive outing Sunday versus Torino.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Delivers 11 crosses versus Genoa Pellegrini took one shot on target, created four chances, delivered 11 crosses, made one interception and drew four fouls in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Genoa.

Impact Pellegrini was not able to make it on the scoresheet but he still managed to rack up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. The midfielder has now registered one goal and one assist in his last four appearances, along with producing 15 shots, 20 chances created and 35 crosses in the same time span.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE