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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.

18 HOURS 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.

18 HOURS 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.

18 HOURS 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.

18 HOURS 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.

18 HOURS 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.

18 HOURS 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.

18 HOURS 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.

18 HOURS 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.

1 DAY 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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2 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

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3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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5 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Registers five tackles Celik registered five tackles (four won), four clearances and one interception in Tuesday's 2-0 victory against Lecce.

Impact Celik started at center-back and delivered an excellent defensive performance against Lecce on Tuesday, recording a season-high five tackles while adding one interception and four clearances. The Turkish defender continues to enjoy a strong campaign, having tallied one goal and one assist alongside 29 tackles, eight interceptions and 30 clearances across 17 Serie A appearances this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jan Ziolkowski - Strong defensive display Ziolkowski recorded four tackles (three won), five clearances and three interceptions in Tuesday's 2-0 win versus Lecce.

Impact Ziolkowski turned in an excellent defensive display against Lecce on Tuesday, matching his season highs with four tackles and three interceptions while adding five clearances. The defender made his fourth consecutive start, taking advantage of Evan Ndicka's absence due to the AFCON to showcase his ability, recording 12 tackles, seven interceptions and 25 clearances over that span.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Niccolo Pisilli - 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Evan Ferguson - Scores opener against Lecce Ferguson scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Tuesday's 2-0 win versus Lecce.

Impact Ferguson helped his side secure a win over Lecce on Tuesday by opening the scoring after a Paulo Dybala pass took a deflection off a defender, and he could have added to his tally after registering two shots. The striker started for the fifth time in the last six matches as the team's central forward, attempting 17 shots while scoring four goals and adding one assist over that span.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mile Svilar - Secures clean sheet Svilar recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact Svilar made one save to secure a clean sheet against Lecce on Tuesday, snapping a three-match run without one. The goalkeeper continues to enjoy a strong season, having conceded just 12 goals while recording 59 saves and eight clean sheets across 19 Serie A appearances. He will look to maintain that momentum Saturday against Sassuolo.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Cristante - Receives one match ban Cristante had two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 2-0 win against Lecce. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 86th min...

Impact Cristante recorded six tackles, two shots and three clearances in Tuesday's 1-0 win against Lecce, but picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in the 86th minute, resulting in a suspension for Saturday's clash against Sassuolo. Niccolo Pisilli is the main candidate to fill the midfield role alongside Manu Kone. The Italian is set to return for the clash against Torino on Jan. 18.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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