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Angelino - Delivers eight crosses against Udinese Angelino recorded eight crosses (one accurate), two tackles (one won), three clearances and two chances created in Thursday's 2-1 victory over Udinese.

Impact Angelino had his most productive outing since moving to Italy in January but wasn't very precise with his deliveries despite pacing his team in that respect. He has posted four key passes, 14 crosses (four accurate) and 11 tackels (five won) in his last five appearances. He usually rotates with Leonardo Spinazzola.

APRIL 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Takes three shots versus Udinese Pellegrini had three shots (zero on goal), one tackle (one won), one interception and one cross (zero accurate) in Thursday's 2-1 win against Udinese.

Impact Pellegrini wasn't as impactful as in other instances but still provided his contribution up front, He hasn't scored in five appearances, where he has tallied nine shots (one on target), five key passes and 11 crosses (three accurate).

APRIL 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leandro Paredes - Out against Napoli Paredes will miss Sunday's away tilt versus Napoli after getting cautioned for the 14th time in the Bologna game.

Impact Paredes could have technically played versus Udinese on Thursday, but the coach opted for a more aggressive scheme. Edoardo Bove is the frontrunner to replace him in their standard one.

APRIL 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Suspended for Napoli clash Llorente is unavailable for Sunday's game versus Napoli due to yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Llorente was booked for the fifth time against Bologna but was available for the completion of the Udinese game, although he wasn't selected to start. Dean Huijsen and Gianluca Mancini might partner up in the back Sunday since Chris Smalling (groin) and Evan N'Dicka (chest) are iffy.

APRIL 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Smalling - Subs off versus Udinese Smalling had one clearance and drew one foul before leaving Thursday's 2-1 win over Udinese due to a groin issue, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Smalling couldn't finish the 18-minute resumption of the game due to a physical problem. He's tentatively doubtful for Sunday's away game versus Napoli. Dean Huijsen would be the next man up since Diego Llorente is suspended and Evan N'Dicka (chest) is out.

APRIL 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Sets up teammate versus Udinese Dybala assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (three accurate) and four chances created in Thursday's 2-1 victory versus Udinese.

Impact Dybala got very busy off the bench and contributed to the late win with a precise corner kick that found Bryan Cristante. He's up to ten helpers in the season, three of which coming in the last four games, where he has added eight shots (two on target), 10 chances created and 15 crosses (seven accurate).

APRIL 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Cristante - Scores and assists versus Udinese Cristante scored one goal and assisted once from three shots (one target) and two chances created in Thursday's 2-1 win versus Udinese.

Impact Cristante teed up Romelu Lukaku on the opening goal a week ago and decided the completion of the contest with a header attacking the near post on a very late corner kick. He hadn't contributed to a goal in almost two months. He has tallied seven shots (one on target), four key passes and nine crosses (two accurate) in his last five showings.

APRIL 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Roma beats Udinese 2-1 in resumption of suspended match to ruin Cannavaro's Serie A coaching debut

Bryan Cristante scored in stoppage time and Roma made its second trip this month to Udinese worthwhile with a 2-1 win in the resumption of a suspended Serie A match that entailed p...

APRIL 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Continues to deliver the cross Pellegrini had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-1 defeat to Bologna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 33rd min...

Impact Pellegrini sent at least two crosses for his fifth consecutive outing in league play, totaling 17 crosses and nine accurate crosses in that span. This also marked his third straight league game with at least one chance created, however he only has three assists in 23 appearances on the season. On the defensive side, Pellegrini has logged at least one tackle won and one interception in each of his last three league matches.

APRIL 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Sends eight crosses in loss Dybala recorded two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and seven corners in Monday's 3-1 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact Dybala looked solid in his second consectutive start in league play since returning to action after a one-game absence. He fired two shots for the first time in his last five league appearances and registered at least one chance created for the fourth time in that same span. His eight crosses in the match tie a season high, while this also marked the second straight game he landed at least one accurate cross, after a five-game dry spell.

APRIL 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mile Svilar - Concedes three in loss Svilar made no saves and allowed three goals in Monday's 3-1 defeat to Bologna.

Impact Svilar conceded three goals in a match for the first time in his last eight league appearances. It also marked the first time he finished without a save in his 10 league appearances on the season. Finally, this marked the end of a three-game streak without a goal against. Up next for Roma is a meeting with Napoli on Sunday.

APRIL 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sardar Azmoun - Nets one in loss Azmoun scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 3-1 defeat against Bologna.

Impact Azmoun made his first league appearance since March 17 and buried his third goal of the season. His three shots in the match tie a season high, while his three shots on target mark a new season high. Additionaaly, his 38 minutes played was the fourth-most playing time he has seen in a game this season.

APRIL 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stephan El Shaarawy - Three shots in loss El Shaarawy recorded three shots (one on goal) in Monday's 3-1 loss against Bologna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 40th minute.

Impact El Shaarawy fired three shots for a second consecutive game and landed one on target for a third straight game. This also marked his second consecutive game without a chance created and with 18 passes completed. Despite his attacking effort, El Shaarawy has now gone without a goal contribution for the last seven league games.

APRIL 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Evan N Dicka - Cleared to return to practice N'Dicka (lung) has been allowed to resume training after all follow-up tests came back clean, Il Messaggero reported.

Impact N'Dicka got past his pneumothorax thanks to a week or so of complete rest and will work on his conditioning ahead of his return to the game-day squad list, which may happen against Napoli or more likely versus Bayer Leverkusen next week, the publication informed.

APRIL 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Not expected to be out for long Lukaku (thigh) won't be an option against Bologna on Monday "due to a mild muscular problem. We'll see in the next few days how much time he needs to return, but we're confident it...

Impact Lukaku has picked up a very small thigh lesion, Corriere dello Sport, and will likely be out until first Bayer Leverkusen fixture, missing also the completion of the Udinese tilt and the Napoli clash, but his recovery will be monitored closely. Tammy Abraham and Sardar Azmoun will absorb his minutes.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Dealing with thigh injury Lukaku picked up a thigh problem against Roma and will take tests in the next couple of days, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Lukaku initially grabbed the side of his knee, but the issue is muscular, and its extent will be known only after the exams. There's some optimism he stopped in time before picking up a serious injury, but he'll certainly miss at least Monday's clash with Bologna. Tammy Abraham and Sardar Azmoun are the next men up, but they recently returned from some physical problems of their own, so the coach might explore alternative solutions like having Paulo Dybala as a false-nine.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 18, 2024 • NJ.COM

Zeki Celik - Sent off Thursday Celik was sent off during the first half of Thursday's 2-1 win over Milan.

Impact Celik will miss the first leg of the Europa League semifinal, and could miss the second leg as well. The straight red card leaves a gap in the starting XI that should bring Rick Karsdorp into more action despite going unused in three matches in a row.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sardar Azmoun - Unused on bench Azmoun went unused on the bench during Thursday's 2-1 win over Milan.

Impact Azmoun was back on the bench after a minor thigh issue but wasn't called upon. With a lead coming into the match the chances of the forward being summoned were always minimal. As expected he was available, but wasn't called upon.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Forced off Thursday Lukaku was forced off with an injury during Thursday's clash with Milan.

Impact Lukaku had to be helped off in the first half, after coming up limping following a sprint. Tammy Abraham came on to replace him and could be in line for a larger role in the starting XI in the coming weeks if the injury proves to be a major one.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sardar Azmoun - Probable for Milan match Azmoun (thigh) has trained fully for two days in a row ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash with Milan, SportMediaset informed.

Impact Azmoun should be back in the squad list after sitting out about three weeks due to a thigh train. He'll compete with Tammy Abraham to serve as Romelu Lukaku's deputy, but the starter rarely rests or comes off the pitch.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Cristante - Suspended for UEL clash Cristante will miss Thursday's return leg versus Milan due to yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Cristante will be out for the second game against Milan after getting booked in the first one. Edoardo Bove will likely get the start in the midfield, while Houssem Aouar and Renato Sanches will provide depth.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE