SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
ROMA 3-4-5 · 12TH IN SERIE A
3-4-5 · 12TH IN SERIE A
Next Match vs Napoli (A) ·
Sun, November 24th 5:00PM
Sun, November 24th 5:00PM
ROM +348 TOTAL 2.5
World Cup winner Steven Nzonzi joins Qatari club Al Rayyan World Cup winner Steven Nzonzi has signed for Al Rayyan.
Matias Vina - Wins three tackles against Lazio Vina (knee) created one scoring chance, sent in three crosses, won three of five tackles and had one interception in 83 minutes in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Lazio.
Impact Vina did not look hampered by the recent knee problem and played in most of the match, providing the usual energy down the flank. He has recorded one assist, two chances created nine crosses and seven tackles in four games. Roma will host Empoli Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Roger Ibanez - Heads home first goal Ibanez scored a goal while taking four shots (two on goal), making two interceptions, four tackles (winning two) and a clearance during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Lazio.
Impact Ibanez found the back of the net in the 41st minute, heading home a corner for Roma's first goal. The goal was the first of the season for the defender as he finished with the second highest amount of shots, interceptions and tackles on the team.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Veretout - Involved in both goals Veretout had an assist and scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal), crossing seven times (five accurate) and creating five chances during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Lazio.
Impact Veretout set up Roger Ibanez in the 41st minute before converting a penalty in the 69th to play a role in both Roma goals. The goal was the fourth of the season for the midfielder while his assist was number two on the year. Veretout paced Roma in crosses and chances created in the loss.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rui Patricio - Concedes three in derby Patricio allowed three goals while making a save during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Lazio.
Impact Patricio conceded twice in the first half and once in the second as Roma fell in the Rome derby on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed eight goals in six league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 20.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lazio 3-2 Roma ' Lazio win the Roma Derby! ' Serie A 2021/22
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Dybala off injured as Juventus labors to 3-2 win over Samp
Paulo Dybala left the field in tears shortly after scoring to set Juventus on the way to a 3-2 victory over Sampdoria in Serie ASEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matias Vina - Could be back for Derby Vina has good chances to be available for Sunday's game versus Lazio, although it is not 100 percent certain, coach Jose Mourinho announced.
Impact Vina missed the last two matches after tweaking his knee, but the issue is not overly severe. He would compete with Riccardo Calafiori to get the start at left-back if he were indeed good to go. He has posted one assist, three shots, six crosses and six interceptions in three matches.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Venezia makes waves with American imports to Italian league
Italian soccer team Venezia is back in the top division for the first time since 2002SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
5 for 5: Napoli beats Sampdoria 4-0 to extend perfect start
Five matchesSEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rui Patricio - Two saves in clean sheet Patricio kept a clean sheet while making two saves during Thursday's 1-0 win over Udinese.
Impact Patricio helped Roma claim all three points by shutting out Udinese on Thursday. The clean sheet was the first of the season for the keeper while his two saves upped his season total to 17.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tammy Abraham - Scores second goal of season Abraham scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Thursday's match with Udinese.
Impact Abraham found the back of the net in the 36th minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the second of the season for the forward while his two shots finished as the second highest amount on the team as of his substitution in the 86th minute.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Pellegrini - Sent off late Pellegrini was sent off in the second half of Thursday's match with Udinese.
Impact Pellegrini was shown his second yellow card of the match in the 90th minute forcing Roma to finish the match with ten men. The midfielder will miss Sunday's Rome derby with Lazio through suspension.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Riccardo Calafiori - Assists with lone chance created Calafiori had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once inaccurately, making two interceptions, and winning a tackle during Thursday's match with Udinese.
Impact Calafiori set up Tammy Abraham in the 36th minute opening the scoring in the match. The assist was the first of the season for the fullback, coming from his lone chance created in the match. Calafiori was subbed off in the 69th minute.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Genoa, Italy's oldest soccer club, sold to American company
The oldest soccer club in Italy is the latest in a growing number of Serie A teams with North American ownersSEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matias Vina - Will not return against Udinese Vina (knee) will remain sidelined for Thursday's game verus Udinese, coach Jose Mourinho announced.
Impact Vina will skip the second game in a row after tweaking his knee in practice. The coach suggested Riccardo Calafiori will continue starting even though he did not have a great performance in the last game. The alternative options would be to adapt Roger Ibanez or Marash Kumbulla.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Saponara, Pellegrini, Faraoni, Cataldi & Bourabia ' Top 5 Goals ' Round 4 ' Serie A 2021/22
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Bryan Cristante - Makes three tackles at Verona Cristante registered one off-target shot, one inaccurate cross, three tackles (won), one interception, two clearances and a yellow card in Sunday's 3-2 loss at Verona.
Impact Cristante made the second-most tackles for his side, but they ended up with the disappointing road loss. The midfielder also picked up his second yellow card of the season. They will now host Udinese on Thursday.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rick Karsdorp - Assists opener in road loss Karsdorp assisted one goal from two chances created, sent in two inaccurate crosses and made one tackle (won) in Sunday's 3-2 loss at Verona.
Impact Karsdorp assisted Lorenzo Pellegrini's opener in the 36th minute, but they allowed three goals in the second half and ended up with the loss. That was his first assist in the season, and he will now host Udinese on Thursday.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Pellegrini - Scores at Verona Pellegrini scored one goal from four shots, created three chances, sent in six crosses (two accurate), made three tackles (two won), one interception and two clearances in Sunday's...
Impact Pellegrini had a pretty good all-around performance, but couldn't help them avoid the road loss. He scored the opener in the 36th minute, but they conceded three times in second half and dropped all three points. The midfielder will look to get on the scoresheet again versus Udinese on Thursday.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Veretout - Makes three tackles in loss Veretout created one chance, made three tackles (two won) and two interceptions and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 3-2 loss at Verona.
Impact Veretout co-led his side in interceptions and made the second-most tackles, but it wasn't enough to avoid the disappointing loss -- after conceding three times. The midfielder has two goals and two assists in the season, and also registered his first yellow card. They will now host Udinese on Thursday.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rui Patricio - Makes four saves in loss Rui Patricio made four saves during Sunday's 3-2 loss at Verona.
Impact Patricio had a game to forget, conceding three times as they lost on the road in a pretty winnable matchup -- as that was Verona's first triumph in the season. The goalkeeper has just one clean sheet in four starts, and will now look to bounce back against Udinese on Thursday.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mourinho has 1st defeat as Roma loses 3-2 at Verona Jose Mourinho had his first defeat as Roma coach as his side surprisingly lost 3-2 at Hellas Verona in Serie A.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
MATCHDAY: Barcelona tries to rebound from big loss to Bayern
Barcelona hosts winless Granada in the Spanish league and hopes to rebound from the demoralizing 3-0 home loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions LeagueSEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mourinho has 1st defeat with Roma; Juventus still can't win
José Mourinho had his first defeat as Roma coach as his side surprisingly lost 3-2 at Hellas Verona in Serie ASEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
