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Zeki Celik - Unused against Braga Celik (thigh) didn't get minutes in Thursday's 3-0 win over Braga.

Impact Celik was an option but wasn't rushed back after suffering a minor muscular issue in the last game. He has been a regular starter so far, but Saud Abdulhamid is starting to fare better and Alexis Saelemaekers recently returned from a serious injury, so he might cede minutes.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Artem Dovbyk - Returns off bench Dovbyk came off the bench for the second half of Thursday's 3-0 win over Braga.

Impact Dovbyk was dealing with the flu pre-match but was deemed fit to come off the bench and play the second half of Thursday's clash. The forward was held off the scoresheet, but just getting 45 minutes of work is a good sign that his fitness is fine after the flu.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Bryan Cristante - Absent against Braga Cristante (ankle) will stay on the mend midweek, coach Claudio Ranieri relayed.

Impact Cristante will skip another while recovering from an ankle injury. Leandro Paredes and Manu Kone have done most of the heavy lifting in the midfield in recent matches. Niccolo Pisilli and Enzo Le Fee are the alternative options.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Available against Braga Celik (thigh) "has recovered from his injury," coach Claudio Ranieri announced.

Impact Celik won't miss time after subbing off early in the previous match, but he might still be managed midweek, with Saud Abdulhamid getting a spot start after faring decently in the previous match.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Artem Dovbyk - Shakes off the flu Dovbyk (illness) returned to full training Monday and will be available Thursday versus SC Braga, Corriere dello Sport informed.

Impact Dovbyk was a close call for the last Serie A game, and his issue didn't linger. Unless he needs to be managed, he'll resume leading the line midweek. He has scored just once in his last six showings, notching five shots (two on target), three chances created and three tackles (one won).

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Nursing minor injury Celik has been diagnosed with a right adductor contracture, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Celik escaped without serious issues and will likely skip the midweek bout versus Braga but could make it for the following game against Como. Saud Abdulhamid and Alexis Saelemaekers will man the right wing while he recovers.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mario Hermoso - Subs in late in Lecce tilt Hermoso (undisclosed) recorded one tackle (one won) in nine minutes in Saturday's 4-1 win against Lecce.

Impact Hermoso made his return after a multi-week absence but didn't get much action. He'll rotate with the other defenders from here on out. He has featured 10 times (four starts), totaling seven tackles, eight interceptions and 18 clearances and contributing to one clean sheet.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mats Hummels - Wins three tackles versus Lecce Hummels (thigh) generated eight tackles (three won), three clearances and one interception in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Lecce.

Impact Hummels subbed out a little early but was mostly unaffected by his recent physical problem and once again stuffed the shat sheet. He appears to have earned a regular role under new boss Claudio Ranieri. He has tallied 21 tackles (10 won), 11 interceptions, 12 clearances and two blocks in the last four matches, with one goal and no clean sheets.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Paredes - Sends in five crosses against Lecce Paredes created three scoring chances and registered two shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 4-1 victory versus Lecce.

Impact Paredes padded his stat thanks to a few precise corner kicks. He has resumed being a regular following a recent coaching change, plus Bryan Cristante (ankle) was out for this one. He has logged five shots (two on target), four key passes, eight crosses (three accurate) and 13 tackles (10 won) in the last three fixtures.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Takes five shots versus Lecce Dybala recorded five shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate), four key passes and two corners in Saturday's 4-1 victory over Lecce.

Impact Dybala looked completely healthy and engineered a lot of offense, leading his side in a pair of stats, but he wasn't directly involved in any of the four goals. He has assisted once in the last four fixtures, adding nine shots (four on target), seven key passes and seven crosses (two accurate).

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Saud Abdulhamid - Tees up teammate in Lecce match Abdulhamid assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate), two tackles (one won) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Lecce.

Impact Abdulhamid came in early due to Zeki Celik's injury and atoned for crashing into an adversary in the box with a nice ball for Niccolo Pisilli after a sprint down the flank. He could enjoy an uptick in minutes if the teammate were sidelined. He has appeared five times (one start) so far, notching eight crosses (two accurate), six tackles and two interceptions.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stephan El Shaarawy - Dishes two assists against Lecce El Shaarawy assisted twice to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Lecce.

Impact El Shaarawy was pivotal in the romp, setting up two teammates, Alexis Saelemaekers with a through ball and Gianluca Mancini with a pinpoint cross from the right wing. He had tallied just one helper prior to this game, while he has had a brace. He has recorded seven shots (two on target), three key passes and 10 crosses (two accurate) in the last five fixtures.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Mancini - Scores against Lecce Mancini scored one goal to go with one tackle (one won), one clearance and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Lecce.

Impact Mancini recorded his second goal of the season with a good-looking diving header, beating an opponent to the punch and putting the ball just past the goalie's reach. He has tallied four tackles (three won), seven interceptions and five clearances in the last five games, with no clean sheets.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Saelemaekers - Finds the target in Lecce bout Saelemaekers drew two fouls and scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Lecce.

Impact Saeleamekers showed well in his first start since recovering from a serious ankle injury, as he was peppy in the final third and opened the scoring with a slightly scuffed shot in front of the goalie. His versatility should allow him to play regularly. He has featured five times so far, totaling five shots (three on target), four key passes, six crosses (two accurate) and seven tackles (two won).

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Manu Kone - Nets in Roma game Kone scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal), three tackles (all won) and two interceptions in Saturday's 4-1 win over Lecce.

Impact Kone co-led his team in attempts, recording a new personal season high, and rounded out the score with a surgical strike late in the game for his second goal of the season. He has tallied eight shots (one on target), three chances created, 10 tackles (six won) and nine interceptions in the last five fixtures.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Niccolo Pisilli - 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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mile Svilar - Beaten once by Lecce Svilar had no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Lecce.

Impact Svilar never had to intervene but gave up a goal on a penalty kick. He hasn't secured a clean sheet in seven fixtures, during which he has surrendered 13 goals and made 20 saves. Roma will host Braga in the Europa League on Thursday and then visit Como on Sunday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Zeki Celik - Forced off versus Lecce Celik recorded one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in 23 minutes before leaving Saturday's game versus Lecce due to a muscular injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Celik was treated a couple of times before eventually bowing out. He's headed for some examinations. Roma will have their next game Thursday versus Braga. He was replaced by Saud Abdulhamid, but Alexis Saelemaekers is also an option in the role.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Artem Dovbyk - Not an option Dovbyk (illness) is out for Saturday's match against Lecce.

Impact Dovbyk will end up not making the team sheet after getting called up despite his illness, with his issues appearing to be too much to overcome for the forward. This does force him out of the starting XI for the first time in four games, with Paulo Dybala moving to forward due to his absence. He will look to return in UEL action when facing Braga on Thursday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mario Hermoso - On bench to face Lecce Hermoso (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Lecce.

Impact Hermoso is fit once again as expected, earning a spot on the bench Saturday. This is great news for the defender, as he had missed their past seven matches. He started in four of his nine appearances before his injury and should continue in a similar role moving forward.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mats Hummels - Option Saturday Hummels (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Lecce.

Impact Hummels is back with the club for Saturday's match after his thigh issues, finding a spot in the starting XI. He has started in their past three games and will look to continue in that role moving forward now that he is fit.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Cristante - Ruled out for Lecce tilt Cristante (ankle) hasn't been selected for Saturday's match versus Lecce.

Impact Cristante has avoided long-term injuries but will miss at least one game due to an ankle injury. Lorenzo Pellegrini, Stephan El Shaarawy and Niccolo Pisilli are candidates to take his place depending on how aggressive the coach wants to be, while Leandro Paredes and Manu Kone are poised for another start in the midfield.

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