LORENZO PELLEGRINI NEWS

Fit to start Pellegrini (knee) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Verona.

Impact Pellegrini is good to go after missing mid week action in the Europa League due to a knee injury. The midfielder has recovered to start his second straight Serie A match having yet to score or assist this season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Might be option against Venezia Pellegrini (knee) "will practice with the group Saturday after working on the side for a few days and is trending toward being available for the Venezia tilt," coach Ivan Juric ann...

Impact Pellegrini has partially recuperated after being shelved midweek and is likely to make the squad in this one, but the boss might prefer leaning on healthier players, like Tommaso Baldanzi or Stephan El Shaarawy, from the start. He has notched eight shots (two on target), two key passes and 12 crosses (five accurate) in five fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Athletic game Pellegrini "won't be available on Thursday. He already played through a knee issue in the previous game. It flared up again, and he worked on the side. We hope he'll be ready for t...

Impact Pellegrini will be rested midweek and will try to recuperate for the Venezia tilt on Sunday. Stephan El Shaarawy and Angelino might play in more offensive roles sans him, with Mario Hermoso entering the XI. Matias Soule is also a candidate for the position.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Relatively quiet versus Udinese Pellegrini had two key passes and generated one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Udinese.

Impact Pellegrini played through a knee ailment and wasn't particularly explosive. He received some medical attention before leaving, but the coach stated he was fine after the game. He'll likely have to be managed with the start of the Europa League's group stage. He has tallied eight shots (two on target), eight chances created and 12 crosses (five accurate) in five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances versus Genoa Pellegrini (thigh) generated two crosses (two accurate), two key passes, one clearance and one corner in 28 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Pellegrini was managed due to an ailment, and also picked up a heavy knock late in the game, but put up decent numbers relative to his time on the pitch. He'll start over Niccolo Pisilli if he's 100 percent in the next round. He has posted seven shots (two on target), six key passes and 11 crosses (five accurate) in four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Genoa Pellegrini (thigh) will be with the team for Sunday's game against Genoa despite not being 100 percent, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Pellegrini has mostly been limited in training after getting hurt with Italy but hasn't been ruled out altogether and is expected to begin on the bench and potentially provide his contribution if needed.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers minor injury Pellegrini will report to Roma early due to thigh tightness, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Pellegrini wouldn't have been available for the second Italy game on the schedule and will be evaluated by his team ahead of Sunday's away game versus Roma. Nicola Zalewski, Tommaso Baldanzi, and Enzo Le Fee could benefit if he was limited.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Crosses three times Pellegrini took four shots (one on goal), crossed three times (one accurate) and created a chance during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Pellegrini was held off the scoresheet finishing the match with the second most shots for Roma. Pellegrini has played every minute through the opening two matches of the season combining for six shots and four chances created.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good against Croatia Pellegrini registered two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate), one clearnce and two corners in Monday's 1-1 draw against Croatia.

Impact Pellegrini did a little bit of everything on offense but was yanked at halftime to make room for Davide Frattesi. He has recorded one assist, six shots (one on target), four key passes and five crosses (three accurate).

JUNE 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Croatia Pellegrini assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Albania.

Impact Pellegrini starred in a rather offensive role, was rather active in the final third and teed up Alessandro Bastoni with an accurate corner kick on Italy's equalizer. He'll compete with Davide Frattesi if his coach prefers more cagey formations against tougher opponents.

JUNE 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drills PK in Atalanta game Pellegrini scored one goal to go with three shots (three on target), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Atalanta.

Impact Pellegrini was the driving force of the offense without Paulo Dybala and made no mistake from the spot, ending a nine-game scoring slump. He has reached the double-digit threshold in scoring. He has totaled 12 shots (five on target), six key passes and 15 crosses (four accurate) in the last five games.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dynamic against Juventus Pellegrini created three scoring chances and recorded three shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Pellegrini led the charge especially after Paulo Dybala (thigh) subbed off, pacing his side in deliveries and key passes. He didn't break through, though. He has no goal contributions in his last five matches despite his production. He has logged 11 shots (one on target), five key passes and 14 crosses (three accurate) in the last five games.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots versus Udinese Pellegrini had three shots (zero on goal), one tackle (one won), one interception and one cross (zero accurate) in Thursday's 2-1 win against Udinese.

Impact Pellegrini wasn't as impactful as in other instances but still provided his contribution up front, He hasn't scored in five appearances, where he has tallied nine shots (one on target), five key passes and 11 crosses (three accurate).

APRIL 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to deliver the cross Pellegrini had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-1 defeat to Bologna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 33rd min...

Impact Pellegrini sent at least two crosses for his fifth consecutive outing in league play, totaling 17 crosses and nine accurate crosses in that span. This also marked his third straight league game with at least one chance created, however he only has three assists in 23 appearances on the season. On the defensive side, Pellegrini has logged at least one tackle won and one interception in each of his last three league matches.

APRIL 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Serves disqualification Pellegrini completed a one-game ban in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Lecce.

Impact Pellegrini will return to the XI against Lazio on Saturday, likely substituting for Edoardo Bove. He has scored twice in his last five matches, adding seven shots (four on target), seven key passes and 16 crosses (seven accurate).

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Sassuolo Pellegrini created three chances, had seven crosses (five accurate) and one shot on target and was booked for the fifth time in Sunday's 1-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Pellegrini decided the game with a pretty effort from outside the box in the bottom corner but will have to sit out the next contest versus Lecce after the break due to yellow card accumulation. Houssem Aouar or Edoardo Bove will replace him in the midfield.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds target in Monza fixture Pellegrini scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Monza.

Impact Pellegrini kept up his good form with a quality goal, duping a defender with a tremendous first touch and firing it home just beyond the reach of the goalie. He has scored and assisted twice in in the last six tilts, adding eight shots (three on target) and six chances created.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes two helpers in Inter contest Pellegrini assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact Pellegrini shined again by setting up two teammates, Gianluca Mancini with a long free kick and Stephan El Shaarawy with a through ball. He has been rejuvenated by a coaching and schematic change, starting four times in a row and recording three goals, three assists, six shots (three on target) and five key passes. Roma will face Feyenoord away in the Europa League on Thursday and then Frosinone on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist in victory Pellegrini scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and two chances created in Monday's 4-0 win against Cagliari.

Impact Pellegrini started and scored in his third consecutive match Monday. He also added his second assist of the season to his resume. Pellegrini has been reintegrated to the starting lineup under new head coach Daniele De Rossi, and his inclusion has been a catalyst for the Roma attack. Pellegrini has four goal involvements in his last three matches.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Pellegrini scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 2-1 victory versus Salernitana. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Pellegrini scored for the second game in a row, with four of his five goals this season coming in back-to-back games. He also chipped in defensively with an interception and three clearances. Pellegrini's box-to-box affords him opportunities to contribute on both ends week in and week out.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits the net in Verona game Pellegrini won five of seven tackles and scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Vero...

Impact Pellegrini was excellent defensively and bagged a crafty volley from close range to put his team up by two goals in the first half. He's finding his footing after a rough first half of the season and has tallied two goals, eight shots (four on target), and six chances created in the last five games. Edoardo Boave would be the odd man out if he resumed being a regular starter. Roma will face Salernitana away next Monday.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on track Pellegrini scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 win over Napoli.

Impact Pellegrini was benched after not doing much across his last two starts, neither of them wins. He scored his first Serie A goal since Oct. 1, and the effort should warrant him another shot at starting sooner than later. After all, Pellegrini was a top midfielder for Roma a season ago, when injuries had not affected him as much as they have in this campaign.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal output in defeat Pellegrini registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Bologna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 3...

Impact Pellegrini had little to show for his time on the pitch outside of a shot and a chance created as he continues to search for a first goal or assist since October 5th in the Europa League. His next opportunity to score or create a goal comes against Napoli at the weekend.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't sub in versus Lazio Pellegrini (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Lazio.

Impact Pellegrini returned to the bench, but the coach preferred going with players in better shape. He'll likely reclaim a regular role after the break, supplanting Edoardo Bove. He has logged two goals, one assist, ten shots (two on target), and seven chances created in four appearances (three starts) so far.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Pellegrini is fit and in the match day squad to face Lazio on Sunday.

Impact Pellegrini returns from a thigh injury which has kept him out of Roma's last six matches in all competitions. The midfielder has made just four appearances in Serie A this season, scoring once.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE