Roma Team News Page 86 - Soccer

Chris Smalling - Not expected back soon Smalling (thigh) has yet to into full training and will stay out for the next two matches, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Smalling has missed two weeks with a thigh injury and will be hard-pressed to return before the third international break, the publication adds. Gianluca Mancini and Roger Ibanez will remain the top choices in the back, with Marash Kumbulla as the first reserve.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Keeps clean sheet against Napoli Patricio had two saves while blanking Napoli in Sunday's 0-0 draw.

Impact Patricio was not overly busy despite the magnitude of the game and easily parried away the lone two attempts on goal by the opponents. He has kept three clean sheets in the last five games, allowing four goals and making eight saves. Roma will face Cagliari away Wednesday.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Ibanez - Solid versus Napoli Ibanez won three of four tackles and six duels and had three clearances and one block in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Napoli.

Impact Ibanez contributed to engulfing a strong attack with a few precise interventions in the back. He has been a regular thanks to Chris Smalling's frequent injures. He has logged ten tackles, ten interceptions and 23 clearances in nine games, with three clean sheets. Roma will face Cagliari away Wednesday.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Mancini - Sturdy in Napoli clash Mancini had two blocks, one interception and five clearances and won four duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Napoli.

Impact Mancini had a solid performance in the back and helped shut down a mighty offense that had always scored thus far. He has logged 12 shots, seven tackles, nine interceptions and 21 clearances in nine matches, with four clean sheets. Roma will face Cagliari away Wednesday.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rick Karsdorp - Lively against Napoli Karsdorp sent in six crosses (one accurate), created three scoring chances, had three interceptions and won three duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Napoli.

Impact Karsdorp had an excellent performance at both ends of the pitch, co-leading his team in crosses and chances and keeping his direct opponents in check. He has provided one assist so far, adding 16 chances created, 29 crosses, 16 tackles and eight interceptions. Roma will face Cagliari away Wednesday.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Quiet against Napoli Mkhitaryan took one shot on target, had one interception, drew one foul and won three duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Napoli.

Impact Mkhitaryan was not as involved in the offense as other teammates and was pulled after 66 minutes. His prominence has dipped with the emergence of Lorenzo Pellegrini and the return of Nicolo Zaniolo. He has logged two goals, two assists, 16 shots and 11 crosses in nine matches. Roma will face Cagliari away Wednesday.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Productive against Napoli Pellegrini took four off-target shots, sent in five crosses (three accurate), created three scoring chances and had four successful take-ons in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Napoli.

Impact Pellegrini put together another quality performance, pacing his team in shots and co-leading it in chances even though Roma did not manage to break through offensively in this one. He has registered four goals, one assist, 29 shots, 20 chances created and 43 crosses in eight appearances. Roma will face Cagliari away Wednesday.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Veretout - Creates three chances against Napoli Veretout sent in three crosses (zero accurate), created three scoring chances, had three interceptions and won three duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Napoli.

Impact Veretout had a pretty complete game, picking up a good amount of stats at both ends and co-leading his team in chances. However, he could not take a shot in this one. He has recorded four goals, two assists, 18 chances created and 14 crosses in nine games. Roma will face Cagliari away Wednesday.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Misses sitter against Napoli Abraham took two off-target shots, created one scoring chance, won nine duels and had two successful take-ons in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Napoli.

Impact Abraham had limited opportunities in this one and did not capitalize on a major one in the first half, sending his shot wide in a one-on-one situation with the goalie. He labored at times due to the recent heel issue, but he did not sub off until late. He has not scored in four games, where he has posted ten shots, six chances crated and three crosses. Roma will face Cagliari away Wednesday.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Zaniolo - Delivers six crosses versus Napoli Zaniolo (knee) took two off-target shots, sent in six crosses, created one scoring chance and drew four fouls in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Napoli.

Impact Zaniolo did not look bothered by the recent knee problem and had a lively performance, although he was imprecise in his deliveries. He has tallied 15 shots, seven chances created and 27 crosses in eight games, with no goals or assists. Roma will face Cagliari away Wednesday.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Matias Vina - Lively against Juventus Vina sent in three crosses (two accurate), created two scoring chances, won three of three tackles and had two clearances in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Vina drew the start despite the late return from international duties and was very peppy down the right flank, often imposing his will and creating a few dangerous situations. He has notched an assist so far, adding four chances created, 14 crosses and 12 tackles in six games. Roma will face Napoli at home next Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Wins seven duels versus Juventus Mkhitaryan sent in three crosses (zero accurate), won two of four tackles and seven duels and drew three fouls in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Mkhitaryan drew a penalty foul, but he was not very involved in the offense besides that. He has taken a slight step back compared to last season, but he has put up two goals, two assists, 15 chances created and 11 crosses in eight matches. Roma will face Napoli at home next Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Delivers ten crosses against Juventus Pellegrini took two off-target shots, sent in ten crosses (three accurate), crated three scoring chances and had two successful take-ons in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Pellegrini was his usual productive self in this one, as Roma attacked a lot to try equalizing. He led his team in both chances and crosses. He has posted four goals, one assist, 25 shots, 17 chances created and 38 crosses in seven matches. Roma will face Napoli at home next Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Veretout - Misses PK against Juventus Veretout took two shots (one on target), created two scoring chances, won three duels and missed a penalty kick in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Veretout picked up a few stats on the offensive end, but he was denied by Wojciech Szczesny from the penalty spot. He had converted his previous 13 attempts. Despite the error, he is off to a strong start with four goals, two assists, 15 chances created and 11 crosses in eight games. Roma will face Napoli at home next Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Takes two shots against Juventus Abraham (ankle) had three successful take-ons, won six duels, took two shots (one on target) and created one scoring chance in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Abraham was not limited despite being in doubt due to an ankle problem, but he did not receive many balls in good position. He has tallied two goals, two assists, 20 shots and 11 chances in eight games. Roma will face Napoli at home next Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Concedes once against Juventus Patricio had one save and gave up one goal in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Patricio conceded on a ricochet between Rodrigo Bentancur and Moise Kean from point-blank range and was not called into action much beyond the goal. He has allowed nine goals, made 24 saves and kept three clean sheets in eight games. Roma will face Napoli at home next Sunday.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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