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Santiago Castro - Sets up late goal versus Udinese Castro assisted once to go with one interception, one clearance and two chances created in Saturday's 5-2 win versus Udinese.

Impact Castro played half an hour off the bench for the third time in the last four matches and teed up Daniele Ghilardi on the final goal of the game, posting his second helper in the campaign. Instead, he didn't take a shot for the first time in the season. Castro has notched one goal, 11 attempts (two on target) and four chances created in the last five bouts.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Soule - Dishes out two assists against Udinese Soule assisted twice to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 5-2 win over Udinese.

Impact Soule set up the third and fourth goal for his club, linking up with Donyell Malen and Evan N'Dicka with nice feeds. He improved to five helpers in the campaign. He has recorded one or more shots, totaling 15 (five on target), multiple key passes, amassing 17, and at least one corner, piling up 18, in six straight tilts. Additionally, this was his fifth game in a row with two or more crosses, for a total of 24 (10 accurate).

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Ndicka - Hits the net in Udinese match N'Dicka scored one goal to go with two interceptions, four clearances and two blocks n Saturday's 5-2 victory versus Udinese.

Impact N'Dicka netted his first goal of the season with a crafty header on a corner kick. He has logged one or more clearances in 10 consecutive showings, totaling 47, contributing to three clean sheets and recording four blocks, five tackles (two won) and six shots (one on target) in that stretch. Moreover, Ndicka posted one or more interceptions in three games on the trot, totaling five.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Ghilardi - Rounds out the score against Udinese Ghilardi scored one goal to go with three tackles (three won), two interceptions and four clearances in Saturday's 5-2 victory over Udinese.

Impact Ghilardi relieved Gianluca Mancini after the midweek round and bagged his first goal of the season late in the game, punching it home from close range late. He had notched two assists in the previous three tilts. He also set a new season high in clearances. Ghilardi has recorded one or more tackles in four straight contests, totaling six (five won) and adding four interceptions, six clearances and four shots (two on target) over that span, with no clean sheets. Instead, he snapped a three-game string with one cross.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Donyell Malen - Strikes in Udinese fixture Malen scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal), one tackle (one won) and three drawn fouls in Saturday's 5-2 win against Udinese.

Impact Malen hit net for the fifth time in his last five outings, thanks to a brace, with a pretty comfortable finish right after missing a sitter. He paced his side in attempts as he often does, matching his season high. Malen has fired multiple shots in 12 consecutive displays, racking up 48 (21 accurate) while also posting three assists and three crosses (one accurate) in that stretch. On the other hand, he failed to create a chance for the first time in the season.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Cristante - Scores and assists against Udinese Cristante scored one goal and assisted once from two shots (two on target) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-2 victory against Udinese.

Impact Cristante opened the scoring with a clutch finish from inside the box and added a helper by finding Rodrigo Mora with a precise cross. He had made the stat sheet just once in all his previous appearances. He has taken at least one shot in seven straight appearances, amassing 16 (four on target) and adding three key passes, 11 clearances and five interceptions over that span. Furthermore, this marked his fifth straight appearances with one or more tackles, for a total of 11 (seven won).

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pierluigi Gollini - Concedes twice against Udinese Gollini made five saves and gave up two goals in Saturday's 5-2 win against Udinese.

Impact Gollini allowed multiple goals for the third straight contest, as his defense wasn't impeccable in the rout. He has kept three clean sheets, made 25 saves and surrendered 11 goals in seven starts while filling in for Mile Svila (foot), who'll likely return after the next international break. Up next, Roma will face Manchester United away Tuesday and then host Sassuolo on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely title race tightens in Sweden as leader Sirius loses. Frosinone surges in Serie A

Unheralded Swedish club Sirius’ push for a first league title in its 118-year history has become more tense by losing 2-0 at second-place Hammarby

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 28 • YOUTUBE

Paulo Dybala - Expected to miss more time Dybala "is very unlikely to be available for the Udinese game, as it always takes him a little longer to recover from injury. We thought he had enough time, but it wasn't the case....

Impact Dybala seemed on track to return in this one after ramping up in training, but he didn't feel totally right on game day and was held out again. He could skip two or three more fixtures. Bryan Cristante got the call again as a no.10 in relief in this one, while Rodrigo More scored off the bench.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 27 • YOUTUBE

Pierluigi Gollini - Allows two in win Gollini allowed two goals while making six saves during Tuesday's 4-2 win over Cagliari.

Impact Gollini allowed a goal in each half but was backed with four goals as Roma came away with all three points. The keeper has allowed five goals while combining for 12 saves and keeping a clean sheet over his last three starts as he continues to start for the injured Mile Svilar. Roma head to Udinese at the weekend.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Emanuele Lulli - Involved in two of four goals Lulli scored a goal and had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing four times (two accurate), creating two chances, blocking two shots and making two interception...

Impact Lulli opened the scoring in the 15th minute before setting up Niccolo Pisilli in the 21st while leading Roma in blocks and interceptions during the win. The wing-back has combined for three goal involvements, three shots, four chances created and six crosses over his last three Serie A appearances.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nahuel Molina - Stars in first half Molina had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing three times (one accurate) and creating three chances during Tuesday's 4-2 win over Cagliari.

Impact Molina set up Emanuele Lulli in the 15th minute while tying for the team-high in chances created despite subbing off at halftime. The assist was the first since September 19th for the wing-back as he's combined for five chances created, 10 crosses and eight tackles over his last three league appearances.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Niccolo Pisilli - Strikes against Cagliari Pisilli scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing twice inaccurately and creating a chance during Tuesday's 4-2 win over Cagliari.

Impact Pisilli found the back of the net in the 21st minute scoring Roma's second goal. The goal was the first since September 14th in Serie A for the midfielder as he's combined for three shots, five chances created and seven crosses over his last three league starts.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Ghilardi - Has first Serie A goal involvement Ghilardi had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once accurately during Tuesday's 4-2 win over Cagliari.

Impact Ghilardi entered the match in the 82nd minute and set up Rodrigo Mora for Roma's third goal just three minutes into his appearance. The assist was the first career goal involvement in Serie A for the defender as he hasn't started a match since August.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Donyell Malen - Impactful as substitute Malen scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Tuesday's 4-2 win over Cagliari.

Impact Malen entered the match in the 56th minute and scored Roma's final goal in the 87th while leading his side in shots. The forward has combined for two goal involvements, 10 shots and six chances created over his last three league appearances.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Castro - Assists off bench Castro assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Castro made an impact as a substitute at Napoli, where his only chance created turned into an assist for Leonardo Balerdi in a 3-3 draw. The forward also took two shots after coming on just before the hour, as Roma pushed forward with an extra striker. The Argentine has been limited to one start this season, which came while Donyell Malen served a suspension, but he scored in that game against Genoa. He has since played more than half an hour off the bench in each of the last two outings.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Ruled out for Tuesday Dybala (calf) hasn't been called up for Tuesday's game versus Cagliari.

Impact Dybala had a shot at being selected for this one, but will be given a few more days to make a full recovery and avoid a relapse. Roma are expected to use a more attacking formation after deploying three midfielders in the previous one, so Rodrigo Mora and Santiago Castro should pick up the slack.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Balerdi - Scores brace off bench Balerdi scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Napoli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 61st minute.

Impact Balerdi returned to the bench for Saturday's trip to Napoli after starting Roma's previous two games across all competitions, though he still ended up as the hero of the night. The centre-back came on with Roma trailing 2-0 and scored twice in his 32 minutes, first with a powerful strike after a corner and then with a late header that secured a 3-3 draw. The Argentine also won two tackles, and the goals were his first for the club. He has now taken at least one shot in each of his last three games, while adding 11 tackles, 11 clearances and five interceptions with two clean sheets over that run.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Donyell Malen - Registers first league assist Malen assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Malen came straight back into the side at Napoli after sitting out the win over Genoa through suspension, and he was one of Roma's most dangerous players in a 3-3 draw. The striker could not find the net despite four shots, however, he still played a key role when he assisted Matias Soule for the goal that started Roma's fightback from 2-0 down. The Dutchman also created four chances in total, and the assist was his first in Serie A this season. He has been central to everything Roma do going forward, so his return was a timely boost.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Soule - Scores once in draw Soule scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Soule was at the heart of everything Roma did at the Maradona, and his goal proved the turning point in a 3-3 draw with Napoli. The attacker fired home from distance in the 69th minute to halve a two goal deficit, which gave his side the belief to fight back. The Argentine finished as their most involved player with nine crosses, four chances created and four shots, though it was Leonardo Balerdi's late brace that ultimately earned the point.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pierluigi Gollini - Allows three goals in draw Gollini registered five saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Gollini saw his run of back to back league clean sheets end in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Napoli, which was the most goals he has conceded since taking over from the injured Mile Svilar. The goalkeeper was kept busy throughout, however, and he finished with five saves to help Roma come from behind twice for a point. The Italian has now made 10 saves in his three league starts. He returns to the Olimpico for the visit of Cagliari on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Might return versus Cagliari Dybala (calf) has resumed training with the rest of the group and will undergo a game-day fitness test ahead of Tuesday's fixture against Cagliari, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Dybala has progressed more quickly than anticipated and could be back after missing three contests due to a calf issue. He might be deployed only if necessary if he's cleared. He has logged at least one shot, toaling 24 (eight on target) and one key pass, amassing 25, in all eight appearances, providing four assists.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 26 • YOUTUBE

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