Roma Team News - Soccer

Evan N Dicka - Back in Italy N'Dicka (AFCON) came off the bench in Tuesday's cup fixture versus Torino.

Impact N'Dicka played a half shortly after returning to Rome following Cote d'Ivoire's elimination. He'll resume being a linchpin of the defense at the expense of Jan Ziolkowski and Daniele Ghilardi, who did okay in relief. N'Dicka has recorded at least one clearance in every appearance, totaling 75 in 21 matches and contributing to eight clean sheets in the season.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leon Bailey - Returns in cup match Bailey (thigh) got the start and played 80 minutes in Tuesday's Coppa Italia game versus Torino.

Impact Bailey worked his way back after sitting out four Serie A matches and relieved Paulo Dybala as a false-nine amid some rotation. He'll be in the mix at the position if Evan Ferguson (hip) misses some time. He has assisted once and added three shots (two on target), two key passes and three crosses (zero accurate) in his last five displays, all from the bench.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Devyne Rensch - Deployed late against Sassuolo Rensch (illness) had five passes and one tackle (one won) in three minutes in Sunday's 2-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Rensch played very little in his return from a brief absence. He has seen significant minutes only when Roma were depleted either in the back and on the flanks, and Evan N'Dicka just returned from AFCON. He'll operate in a backup role going forward.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE

Juventus moves into third place after beating Cremonese

Juventus has notched its highest score of the season in a 5-0 demolition of Cremonese

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Zeki Celik - Struggles in service Celik generated five crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Sassuolo.

Impact Celik did make some service efforts but only one of his five crosses was considered accurate, which wasn't going to cut it. If he can be more accurate, he could have more success against Torino on Sunday. The team has allowed 32 goals in domestic play this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Tsimikas - Poor showing offensively Tsimikas generated three shots (zero on goal) and five crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Sassuolo.

Impact Tsimikas didn't put any of his shots on target and none of his crosses were deemed accurate, which is a tough look after he got put in the starting lineup. There's a chance he returns to the bench against Torino but the matchup is more favorable. Torino has allowed 32 goals in 20 matches this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Niccolo Pisilli - 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Strong offensive effort Dybala generated four shots (two on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Sassuolo.

Impact Dybala didn't score or assist but his effort was noteworthy as he pressed Sassuolo's defense all match. The forward's efforts are more likely to be rewarded if he keeps this up against Torino, a team which has let in 32 goals in domestic play this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stephan El Shaarawy - Assists off the bench El Shaarawy assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and five chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact El Shaarawy created five chances on the day, eventually setting up Roma's second goal of the contest. The attacker has a good chance to get more assists against a Torino side which has allowed 32 goals in 20 Serie A games, especially if he can return to the starting lineup.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Manu Kone - Breaks through with goal Manu Kone scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Sassuolo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 22nd...

Impact Kone broke a stalemate in this game and opened things up for Roma, which doubled its lead shortly after the midfielder's goal. Kone has a good opportunity to score again when he faces Torino on Sunday, as the team has allowed 32 goals in Serie A play this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matias Soule - Scores, assists in win Soule scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Sassuolo.

Impact The attacker contributed in a big way on both of Roma's goals, which were scored three minutes apart in the second half. Soule has a favorable matchup coming up against Torino to keep this production going, as the side has allowed 32 goals in 20 Serie A games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mile Svilar - Keeps clean sheet Svilar made three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Roma's defense has been excellent all season and the unit helped Svilar nab another clean sheet. He has a good chance to add another clean sheet to his resume against Torino, a team which has just 21 goals in 20 domestic games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Cristante - Will return against Torino Cristante served a one-match disqualification in Saturday's 2-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Cristante will be eligible to play against Torino next Sunday and likely resume starting over Niccolo Pisilli in the midfield, although the two have occasionally starred together. He has posted multiple tackles in his last six appearances, amassing 20 (10 won) and logging three chances created, 10 clearances and three shots (one on target) over that span.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Evan Ferguson - Forced off in first half against Sassuolo Ferguson registered two shots (zero on goal) and left Saturday's contest against Sassuolo at the 36th minute because of a back injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Ferguson took a couple of big hits on the lower back in the early going and eventually bowed out as he was walking very gingerly. He'll be assessed before next Sunday's away game versus Torino. Stephan El Shaarawy was the only attacker available off the bench since Artem Dovbyk (thigh), Lorenzo Pellegrini (thigh) and Tommaso Baldanzi (thigh) are all missing.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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4 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Al-Attiyah regains Dakar Rally lead and Sanders' penalty gives Brabec motorbike win

Nasser Al-Attiyah has regained the lead of the Dakar Rally after blasting the first all-sand stage of the race in the Saudi desert

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Devyne Rensch - Fit for Sassuolo fixture Rensch (illness) has been called up for Saturday's match against Sassuolo.

Impact Rensch is returning after missing one game because of the flu. He'll be an option to replace Wesley (illness), but he hasn't trained fully consistently after the midweek round. He has posted at least one tackle in his last six showings (four starts), totaling nine (four won) and adding 15 clearances, four crosses (two accurate) and two blocks over that stretch.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Guthrie wins second Dakar Rally stage after Roma penalty and Sanders regains bike lead

Mitch Guthrie has become the first driver to win a second stage in the Dakar Rally after Nani Roma was penalized for speeding in the Saudi desert

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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JANUARY 7 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Artem Dovbyk - Nursing thigh injury Dovbyk will miss at least a couple of weeks due to a grade one left thigh strain, Sky Italyreported.

Impact Dovbyk sustained a less serious injury compared to the one that cost him a month and a half in November and December, but will still have to skip multiple fixtures. Evan Ferguson and Paulo Dybala will keep leading the line in the coming weeks.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Mancini - Will return against Sassuolo Mancini served a one-game ban in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact Mancini wil reclaim his usual starting job at the expense of Daniele Ghilardi over the weekend. He has notched one or more clearances in all his showings, amassing 84, and at least one tackle in his most recent five, racking up 11 (eight won) and logging five interceptions, two blocks and two clean sheets in that stretch.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Hermoso - Completes disqualification Hermoso will be eligible to play against Sassuolo on Saturday.

Impact Hermoso will return from a one-game ban and likely substitute for Kostas Tsimikas in the XI, and Zeki Celik would move back to the wing after starting as a center-back for one game. Hermoso has posted at least one clearance in every seasonal appearance and one or more tackles in his last eight, totaling 17 (10 won) and contributing to three clean sheets over that span.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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