ROMA NEWS

Zeki Celik - Bows out early versus Athletic Celik left Thursday's Europa League game against Athletic in the second half due to an adductor injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Celik is headed for some exams but will likely have to miss some time, the publication informs. Stephan El Shaarawy and Saud Abdulhamid are the other options on the right wing.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Subs off in Europa League Dybala "left at half-time due to some tightness. We'll see what the tests say," coach Ivan Juric announced.

Impact Dybala wasn't supposed to play the whole game but came out earlier due to a thigh ailment. The problem and the short turnaround could lead to Matias Soule getting the nod against Venezia on Sunday regardless of his teammate's availability.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Will miss Athletic game Pellegrini "won't be available on Thursday. He already played through a knee issue in the previous game. It flared up again, and he worked on the side. We hope he'll be ready for t...

Impact Pellegrini will be rested midweek and will try to recuperate for the Venezia tilt on Sunday. Stephan El Shaarawy and Angelino might play in more offensive roles sans him, with Mario Hermoso entering the XI. Matias Soule is also a candidate for the position.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Roma owners reassure fans after turbulent week for the club

Roma’s normally silent American owner has issued a statement to reassure fans after a turbulent week for the Italian club

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Zeki Celik - Active in Udinese match Celik recorded two crosses (one accurate), three tackles (two won), two clearances and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Udinese.

Impact Celik had his best and most complete performance to date while starring as a wingback and not a fullback following an early coaching change. The different role bodes well for his offensive output but also exposes him to more competition. He has tallied eight crosses (two accurate), 11 tackels and eight clearances in five tilts.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Angelino - Silent offensively versus Udiense Angelino registered one shot (zero on goal), one interception, one clearance and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Udinese.

Impact Angelino starred as a center-back for the second consecutive game but didn't attack as much as in the Genoa fixture, where he had swapped positions early The hierarchies are fluid at Roma following an early coaching chance, and Mario Hermoso and Mats Hummels will eventually start playing, which will allow him to feature on the wing consistently. He has recorded five key passes, 13 crosses (five accurate) and six tackles (two won) in five games.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Mancini - Swings in three crosses against Udinese Mancini registered three crosses (two accurate), two interceptions, two blocks and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Udinese.

Impact Mancini had the liberty to attack more than usual as Roma dominated in this one. He has posted six crosses (two accurate), four tackles, five interceptions and four blocks in five rounds, with three clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Evan N Dicka - Wins two tackles against Udinese N'Dicka registered two tackles (two won), one block, and two interceptions in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Udinese.

Impact N'Dicka didn't need to overstretch himself to contribute to a clean sheet as Roma controlled the game. It's the third done in the season already. He has posted six tackles, five interceptions and 17 clearances in five games.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Relatively quiet versus Udinese Pellegrini had two key passes and generated one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Udinese.

Impact Pellegrini played through a knee ailment and wasn't particularly explosive. He received some medical attention before leaving, but the coach stated he was fine after the game. He'll likely have to be managed with the start of the Europa League's group stage. He has tallied eight shots (two on target), eight chances created and 12 crosses (five accurate) in five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stephan El Shaarawy - Picks up assist against Udinese El Shaarawy assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Udinese.

Impact El Shaarawy moved from one wing to the other following a coaching change and had heavy defensive duties but still showed up in the final third, teeing up Artem Dovbyk with an accurate through ball. He'll have to compete with Angelino if the coach switches to a more standard three-man line, but his versatility should keep him relevant. It was his first goal contribution. He has posted five shots (two on target), three key passes and two crosses (one accurate) in three displays.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Nets first goal with Roma on Sunday Baldanzi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in 22 minutes in Sunday's 3-0 win against Udinese.

Impact Baldanzi didn't have many touches coming off the bench but made them count, putting it past the goalie from close range on a deep cut. He's come off the bench in every game and has a few veterans ahead of him in the depth chart. He has logged one assist, five shots (one on target), two key passes and five tackles (one won) so far.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Artem Dovbyk - Scores in Udinese match Dovbyk scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Udinese.

Impact Dovbyk made it two in a row with a tidy lefty cross-shot from inside the box after beating the offside trap. He was also instrumental in the second goal, stripping an opponent and interplaying with Paulo Dybala, who got tackled in the box, and the third one, where he set up Tommaso Baldanzi but wasn't credited with an assist because of a small deflection. He's back on track after not producing in his first three Serie A appearances.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Bags PK in Udinese game Dybala drew three fouls and scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-0 win against Udinese.

Impact Dybala drew and converted a PK early in the second half, opening his seasonal tally after a seesawing and putting the game on ice pretty early. He has logged 11 shots (two on target), 11 key passes and 17 crosses (six accurate) in five fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mile Svilar - Blanks Udinese Svilar recorded two saves and one clearance and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 3-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Svilar had an easy day at the office and pulled off a monster save on Florian Thauvin late to maintain the result. He's up to three clean sheets in the season. He has allowed three goals and made 13 saves. Roma will host Athletic in the Europa League on Thursday and Venezia on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Le Fee - Close to coming back Le Fee (thigh) underwent a new MRI that had positive results and will be able to resume ramping up next week, Retesport relayed.

Impact Le Fee had a little setback during the international break but overcame it quickly and could be back in the squad either in the Europa League on Thursday or next Sunday against Venezia.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

De Rossi's sudden firing at Roma raises questions over market moves and a possible power struggle

Backroom clashes with Roma CEO and general manager Lina Souloukou

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Roma fires De Rossi and hires Jurić after going winless in its opening 4 Serie A matches

Roma has fired coach Daniele De Rossi in a move that was surprising despite the Giallorossi going winless in their opening four Italian league matches

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Roma fires coach Daniele De Rossi after going winless in its opening four Italian league matches

Roma fires coach Daniele De Rossi after going winless in its opening four Italian league matches

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Alexis Saelemaekers - Goes under the knife Saelemaekers had surgery to address a malleolus fracture, Roma announced.

Impact Saeleamekers and the team opted for the operation, which will sideline him for a longer period of time. He's expected to be out for two months, Sky Italy informed. Roma will have to turn to their other options on the wings.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Saelemaekers - Will miss considerable time Saelemaekers has been diagnosed with an ankle sprain and microfracture, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Saeleamekers will be further evaluated after there is less swelling. He and the doctors will need to decide whether he requires surgery, which would extend his timetable but guarantee a full recovery. He's expected to be out for at least a month, missing the stretch of games before the next break. Stephan El Shaarawy, Angelino, and Saud Abdulhamid will pick up the slack since he can play in a few different roles on the wings.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Angelino - Dynamic in Genoa tilt Angelino created two scoring chances and recorded four crosses (two accurate), six clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Angelino started the game as a center-back but moved to a more offensive role after Alexis Saelemaekers (ankle) bowed out, which allowed him to assemble a very well-rounded stat line. He has tallied 14 crosses, 11 clerances and four chances created in four games.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Evan N Dicka - Logs seven clearances versus Genoa N'Dicka registered one tackle (one won), one interception, seven clearances and one block in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact N'Dicka had a strong showing as usual, but Genoa found a way to score at the death. His playing time shouldn't be threatened by the arrivals of Mats Hummels and Mario Hermoso. He has tallied for tackles, three interceptions and 17 clearances in four rounds.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE