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Paulo Dybala - Pulls the strings against Genoa Dybala created four scoring chances and had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Dybala was the main hub of the offense once again and put together a respectable stat line even though he played only an hour and wasn't directly involved in the goal. He has been managed a little so far, also due to a late transfer saga, posting eight shots (zero on target), 11 key passes and 16 crosses (six accurate) in four appearances (two starts).

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stephan El Shaarawy - Active against Genoa El Shaarawy recorded two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), two interceptions and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact El Shaarawy drew his first start after being used sparsely in the early going and was lively on both ends as usual. He'll have to compete with Alexis Saelemaekers (ankle), Angelino and Samuel Dahl if the coach sticks with this scheme.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Niccolo Pisilli - Peppy in Genoa contest Pisilli drew two fouls, won one of two tackles and recorded two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Pisilli drew his second consecutive start over more established teammates and did a little bit of everything. It remains to be seen whether that will continue to be the case once Lorenzo Pellegrini (thigh) and Enzo Le Fee (thigh) are fully fit, but he's off to a decent start and will at worst be a depth piece in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Manu Kone - Pretty good in Genoa game Kone drew two fouls and registered three shots (one on goal), two tackles (two won) and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Kone was a decent factor in both phases in his first start since joining Roma. He got the nod over Leandro Paredes in this one, while Enzo Le Fee (thigh) was on the mend. He's set to have a regular role since Roma invested to sign him.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Creates two chances versus Genoa Pellegrini (thigh) generated two crosses (two accurate), two key passes, one clearance and one corner in 28 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Pellegrini was managed due to an ailment, and also picked up a heavy knock late in the game, but put up decent numbers relative to his time on the pitch. He'll start over Niccolo Pisilli if he's 100 percent in the next round. He has posted seven shots (two on target), six key passes and 11 crosses (five accurate) in four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Cristante - Fiores three shots in Genoa match Cristante had three shots (zero on goal), three tackles (two won), three clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Cristante was a big presence on both ends of the pitch and hasn't been affected by Roma signing a few more midfielders last summer. He has recorded three key passes, seven tackels and eight interceptions in his four starts.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Artem Dovbyk - Opens Serie A tally Sunday Dovbyk (thigh) scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal) and committed one foul in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Dovbyk didn't do anything outside of taking shots but broke the deadlock near the end of the first half due to a tap-in and left a pair of scoring opportunities on the table, also because of strong saves by Pierluigi Gollini. He has tallied 10 shots (five on target) and one key pass in four games.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mile Svilar - Beaten late in Genoa match Svilar recorded six saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Svilar protected the lead with multiple good saves up until the final minute when Koni De Winter hit the net with a point-blank header. He has kept two clean sheets, made 11 saves and surrendered three goals in four matches. Roma will host Udinese on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Saelemaekers - Forced off Sunday Saelemaekers was forced off in the second half of Sunday's match against Genoa with a leg injury.

Impact Saelemaekers left the match in the 50th minute succumbing to a leg injury following a challenge. The extent of the injury should be determined ahead of next week's clash against Udinese.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Artem Dovbyk - Starting versus Genoa Dovbyk (thigh) is in the XI to face Genoa on Sunday.

Impact Dovbyk has completely recovered from a thigh issue and will notch his fourth consecutive start despite being fired to withdraw from international duties because of the problem. He's teaming up with Paulo Dybala.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Available versus Genoa Pellegrini (thigh) will be with the team for Sunday's game against Genoa despite not being 100 percent, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Pellegrini has mostly been limited in training after getting hurt with Italy but hasn't been ruled out altogether and is expected to begin on the bench and potentially provide his contribution if needed.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Le Fee - Will miss Genoa fixture Le Fee (thigh) hasn't been called up for Sunday's game versus Genoa, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Le Fee went backward after starting to ramp up and will be sidelined through the break, sitting out his second consecutive game. Tommaso Baldanzi, Manu Kone, and Niccolo Pisilli could benefit from the fact that he's out and Lorenzo Pellegrini (thigh) is dinged up.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Artem Dovbyk - Ready to roll for Genoa match Dovbyk (thigh) "is fit and will play against Genoa," coach Daniele De Rossi announced.

Impact Dovbyk couldn't feature with Ukraine during the break, but his problem wasn't too severe, and he has logged a pair of full practices late in the week. He's likely to stay in the XI given the gaffer's remarks. His deputy is Eldor Shomurodov. He has yet to score through three matches, where he has posted seven shots (two on target) and one key pass.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Zalewski - Frozen out from the squad Zalewski "has been excluded for the roster due to a decision by the management, but it might not be a definitive one," coach Daniele De Rossi informed.

Impact Zalewski turned down a transfer to Galatasaray in recent days, and it'll likely take agreeing to a new contract to be reintegrated, as his present one expires at the end of the season. Angelino, Samuel Dahl, Alexis Saeleamekers and Stephan El Shaarawy are the alternative options on the left wing.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Suffers minor injury Pellegrini will report to Roma early due to thigh tightness, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Pellegrini wouldn't have been available for the second Italy game on the schedule and will be evaluated by his team ahead of Sunday's away game versus Roma. Nicola Zalewski, Tommaso Baldanzi, and Enzo Le Fee could benefit if he was limited.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Le Fee - On track for Genoa game Le Fee (thigh) received positive news from recent tests and will be a full-go in training starting from Monday ahead of Sunday's game versus Genoa, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Le Fee has healed quickly and will have multiple days to prepare for the next match, thus missing just one thanks to the break. He'll have to compete also with Manu Kone going forward, in addition to Leandro Paredes, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Bryan Cristante. He has posted three shots (one on target), two key passes and four crosses (one accurate) in two appearances.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • SKY.COM

Artem Dovbyk - Withdraws from international duties Dovbyk has been sent back to Rome by Ukraine due to injury.

Impact Dovbyk is nursing a minor thigh problem he suffered in the last Serie A game, Il Tempo reported, and is tentatively questionable for the next Serie A round. He'll have more than a week to recover. Eldor Shomurodov is his backup, but Roma can also use Paulo Dybala as a false-nine.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mats Hummels - Signs with Roma Hummels has inked a one-year contract with Roma, the team announced.

Impact Hummels found a team past deadline day after leaving Borussia Dortmund at the end of June and will predictably need some time to get up to speed physically. He appeared 38 times last season, posting 105 tackles, 145 clerances and 88 interceptions and contributing to 11 clean sheets. Roma might switch to a three-man line after signing him and Mario Hermoso, which would increase his chances of being a regular. Otherwise, he'll tussle for minutes also with Gianluca Mancini and Evan N'Dicka.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Former England defender Chris Smalling signs with Saudi club Al-Fayha

Former England defender Chris Smalling has signed with Saudi Arabian club Al-Fayha to end his stay at Roma after five seasons

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • Associated Press

Mario Hermoso - Signs with Roma Hermoso has agreed to a two-year contract with Roma, the team announced.

Impact Hermoso found a landing spot after searching for the entire summer and comes in as Chris Smalling departs. He'll challenge Gianluca Mancini and Evan N'Dicka and occasionally star along with them. He posted 53 tackles, 36 interceptions and 104 clearances in 40 games last season, contributing to ten clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Stalwart defensive performance Celik registered three crosses (one accurate) and four tackles in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Juventus.

Impact Celik's defensive abilities were on full display Sunday as the veteran fullback limited Juventus's chances down the flank and lent to the 0 - 0 stalemate. Celik led Roma with four tackles (three won). He also contributed two clearances and a block to the clean sheet effort. The veteran Turkish international has started in each of Roma's first three matches to begin the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Evan N Dicka - Leads central defense N'Dicka recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Juventus.

Impact N'Dicka's defensive prowess was on full display Sunday as Roma earned a share of the spoils during their 0 - 0 draw with Juventus. The veteran central defender made one tackle (one won), one block and led Roma with six clearances. After making 34 appearances (33 starts) for Roma in all competitions during the previous campaign, N'Dicka has played every minute of Rom'a first three matches to being the 2024 - 2025 season.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE