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Nicolo Zaniolo - Good to go for Sassuolo match Zaniolo (thigh) is available for Sunday's game versus Sassuolo, Jose Mourinho announced.

Impact Zaniolo missed the last World Cup qualifier on the schedule due to a thigh bruise, but the problem never appeared overly serious. He logged one shot and one created chance in 52 minutes in his lone appearances, where he was red carded.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Available versus Sassuolo Pellegrini has recovered from his thigh injury and will play versus Sassuolo, Roma coach Mourinho informed.

Impact Pellegrini picked up a small problem early in the week wihile training with Italy, but he has been a full go in practice in the lead-up of the game. He will likely continue starting. He tallied two goals, six shots, and three created chances in the first two games.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Vina - Features in World Cup qualifier Vina (thigh) started and played 72 minutes in Friday's game versus Ecuador.

Impact Vina picked up a thigh issue at the beginning of the break, but he managed to shake it off in a hurry. He will be available for the Sassuolo game, but the coach could decide to go with Riccardo Calafiori as he will be back late from international duties.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Italy's youth on show in Serie A after Ronaldo, Lukaku exits

The departures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Romelu Lukaku from Serie A should open the way for younger players to shine in a league that has historically relied on veterans

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nicolo Zaniolo - Picks up small injury with Italy Zaniolo will miss Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania due to a thigh bruise, Il Messaggero reports.

Impact Zaniolo took a knee to the thigh in the previous game, which left a nagging edema, although the exams did not reveal further issues. He has a few days to recover ahead of Sunday's game versus Sassuolo.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Avoids significant issues Pellegrini took some tests on his thigh, which ruled out a strain or other substantial problems, Sky Sport reports.

Impact Pellegrini should be good to go for Sunday's game versus Sassuolo, but he will continue to be monitored in practice by the training staff after experiencing some discomfort while with the national team.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Leaves national team Pellegrini will not take part in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania and will return to his club early due to thigh soreness, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Pellegrini will be assessed by his team doctors upon returning and might be at risk for Sunday's game against Sassuolo. The publication adds that the move was mostly precautionary and that the issue should not be significant.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Vina - Avoids major issues Vina did not suffer a thigh strain and could play in next match versus Bolivia, coach Oscar Tabarez announced.

Impact Vina missed one World Cup qualifier after bowing out due to an apparent thigh issue. The exams came back clean and he could be good to go for the match versus Sassuolo. Riccardo Calafiori would start at left-back if the coaching staff decided to play it safe considering also the later return from international duties.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Mancini - Leaves Italy camp Mancini headed back to Rome due to a sore plantar fascia and will rest for a few days, La Gazzetta dello Sport report.

Impact Mancini would not have been able to play in the two upcoming World Cup qualifiers and was sent home. The publication adds that the problem does not appear to be severe, but he will be monitored next week ahead of the Sassuolo game.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Vina - Subs off in Uruguay game Vina left the World Cup qualifier versus Peru at the 71st minute clutching the back on his right thigh, Il Tempo reports.

Impact Vina will be assessed in the next few days to determine the severity of the problem. Roma will host Sassuolo on September 12th. Roma are thin at the position as Vina was signed to replace the injured Leonardo Spinazzola.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roger Ibanez - Fitted with a mask Ibanez sustained a nose microfracture in the last game, but his presence for the next match against Sassuolo does not appear to be in doubt, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Ibanez was able to finish the last game despite the issue and is expected to continue playing through it. However, Chris Smalling should soon return from his injury and that should affect Ibanez's playing time.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 31, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Nicolo Zaniolo - Will return against Sassuolo Zaniolo is eligible to face Sassuolo in two weeks after serving his one-game suspension against Salernitana.

Impact Zaniolo was booked twice due to silly fouls in the opener and missed the romp versus Salernitana. He will replace Carles Perez, who filled in over the weekend.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Patricio - Keeps clean sheet in win Patricio made zero saves and kept a clean sheet during Sunday's 4-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Patricio wasn't tested at all as his side completely dominated the opposition, but the most important thing for him is that he could leave the pitch with his first Serie A clean sheet. The goalkeeper will probably have more work coming his way during Sep. 12 home match against Sassuolo.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carles Perez - Provides assist in win Perez provided one assist, had four off-target shots, created four chances, sent in seven crosses (four accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 4-0 win over Salernita...

Impact Perez made his first start of the season, being a menace on the right flank and creating a lot for his teammates, which included Tammy Abraham's goal that made it 3-0 for Roma. It's still to be known the role for the winger for the rest of the season, but this performance will probably put him in good position to make the starting XI for Sep. 12 home match against Sassuolo.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tammy Abraham - Scores first goal for Roma Abraham scored a goal off six shots (two on target) during Sunday's 4-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Abraham was coming off a two-assist performance on the season opener, but wanted to score himself against Salernitana, racking up a team-high six shots attempted. And his first Serie A goal came in style as he found the back of the net with a stunning one-timed strike from the edge of the box in the 69th minute. The striker will try to keep adding to his scoring account during Sep. 12 home match against Sassuolo.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Provides assist in win Mkhitaryan provided an assist, had one off-target shot, created five chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and made three tackles (two won) during Sunday's 4-0 win over Saler...

Impact Mkhitaryan created a lot for his teammates and that included an assist for Jordan Veretout to score Roma's second goal of the match. The winger had one goal and one assist over the first two matches of the season and will try to keep it up during Sep. 12 home match against Sassuolo.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Veretout - Scores, assists in win Veretout scored a goal off two shots (both on target), made an assist and created three chances during Sunday's 4-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Veretout had another brilliant performance, finishing an amazing team play with a classy touch to score Roma's second goal and setting up Lorenzo Pellegrini for the goal that sealed the 4-0. The midfielder is off to a huge start this season, with three goals and one assist over the first two contests. He'll try to keep the momentum going on during Sep. 12 home match against Sassuolo.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Vina - Provides assist in win Vina provided an assist, had two shots (one on target), created one chance, sent in four crosses (one accurate), made three interceptions and helped his side to keep a clean sheet...

Impact Vina had a superb display, showing all the offensive acumen that made Roma bring him in this transfer window. The left back assisted Lorenzo Pellegrini's opening goal and was involved in many other dangerous plays. With Leonardo Spinazzola (Achilles) out at least until January, Vina will have plenty of time to cement his place in the starting XI. Up next for him is Sep. 12 home match against Sassuolo.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Nets brace in win Pellegrini scored two goals over five shots (three on target), created one chance, sent in six crosses (one accurate) and drew two fouls during Sunday's 4-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Pellegrini was all over the place on the offensive end, initiating plays and stepping into the box to finish himself. He scored the opener just three minutes into the second half and then set the final score at 4-0 with a stunning strike that went into the far post's top corner in the 79th minute. The midfielder will try to keep it up during Sep. 12 home match against Sassuolo.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Palace finally found some focus in attack but must still strengthen up front Eddie Nketiah, Odsonee Edouard and Borja Mayoral are under consideration as Palace try to strengthen before the window closes

AUGUST 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Giroud scores 2 as Milan routs Cagliari 4-1 in Serie A

Olivier Giroud scored his first two league goals for AC Milan as the Rossoneri beat Cagliari 4-1 in Serie A

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chris Smalling - Will not return against Salernitana Smalling (thigh) did not travel with the rest of the team to Salerno for Sunday's match, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Smalling will miss the second game in a row as a result of a thigh injury he picked up one week before the start of the season. Gianluca Mancini and Roger Ibanez are again expected to form the starting pair in the back.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini keeps faith in Italy's Euro 2020-winning squad

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad while Nicolò Zaniolo returns from a lengthy injury layoff

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gibraltar gets 1st soccer team in a European group stage

Gibraltar will have a team in the group stage of a European competition for the first time

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS