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MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Bags assist Pisilli assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw against Juventus.

Impact Pisilli started Sunday after a bench appearance in the last outing, earning an assist when finding Wesley in the 29th minute. This is his second straight game with a goal contribution, as he earned a goal last time out against Cremonese. He is up to three goal contributions in 14 appearances (five starts) this season.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Emphatic finish in win Pisilli scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Cremonese.

Impact Pisilli ran onto a loose ball in the box late into the second half Sunday and powered a shot into the far corner for Roma's third goal in their resounding 3-0 win over Cremonese. The midfielder managed two shots (one on goal) over his abbreviated 18-minute shift. The goal marks Pisilli's first Serie A goal of the campaign across 13 appearances (four starts).

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in front of goal Pisilli registered four shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact The midfielder couldn't put any of his shots on target in a rough effort, though it didn't hurt Roma as the side got all three points. Pisilli has a good chance to score as long as he's more accurate against Torino, a team that has conceded 32 goals in 20 domestic games.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers one assist in win Pisilli assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact Pisilli delivered a solid two-way performance against Lecce on Tuesday, making his mark offensively by registering his first assist of the season, a deflected shot finished by Artem Dovbyk while also creating one key chance. Defensively, he posted season highs with three tackles and two clearances. The midfielder made just his second start of the season due to multiple suspensions within the squad and Bryan Cristante being pushed higher up the pitch, and he is expected to return to a bench role once the team is at full strength.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Scores and assists versus Lecce. Pisilli scored one goal and assisted once from two shots (two on target) and one chance created in 34 minutes in Saturday's 4-1 win against Lecce.

Impact Pisilli had a great cameo off the bench, slotting the ball in the bottom corner on a square pass while trailing the action on the third goal for his side and finding Manu Kone on a similar interplay in the final one. The good showing should keep him involved even though Roma are less depleted compared to when he was starting regularly. He has notched four shots (all on target), three key passes and three interceptions in his last five showings.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes ban Pisilli cleared a one-game suspension in Monday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Pisilli will be back into the fold after sitting one out and will compete with Bryan Cristante, Leandro Paredes and Lorenzo Pellegrini for a spot in the midfield. He has started in five of his last six appearances, notching five shots (two on target), four key passes, four crosses (one accurate) and seven tackles (all won).

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Atalanta game Pisilli had two clearances, one interception and one shot on target and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Pisilli got the start but didn't have a noteworthy showing and will have to sit out the next Serie A round due to yellow-card accumulation. Nicola Zalewski and Matias Soule are the other options at the position.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores decisive goal Pisilli scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Pisilli entered the match for the final 32 minutes of play Sunday and scored the match's game-winning goal. The goal marked the first Serie A goal for the Roma youth academy graduate. The young midfielder appears to have broken through into regular squad consideration under new manager Ivan Juric. Pisilli has made five appearances (three starts) in all competitions.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Peppy in Genoa contest Pisilli drew two fouls, won one of two tackles and recorded two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Pisilli drew his second consecutive start over more established teammates and did a little bit of everything. It remains to be seen whether that will continue to be the case once Lorenzo Pellegrini (thigh) and Enzo Le Fee (thigh) are fully fit, but he's off to a decent start and will at worst be a depth piece in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE