Roma Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Napoli secures spot but Serie A's final-day Champions League math is still wide open

Napoli secured a spot in next season’s Champions League but the other two remaining places in Europe’s elite club competition could go to any of four teams in Serie A

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Roma-Lazio: The Rome Derby Is a Leap into the Past | Serie A 2025/26

MAY 17 • YOUTUBE

Roma-Lazio: The Rome Derby Is a Leap into the Past | Serie A 2025/26

MAY 17 • YOUTUBE

Neil El Aynaoui - Serviceable outing in Lazio tilt El Aynaoui created two scoring chances and registered one cross (one accurate), three tackles (two won) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 win against Lazio.

Impact El Aynaoui put together a nice two-way display while replacing Manu Kone (undisclosed) and teaming up with Niccolo Pisilli in the midfield in a more defensive look. His minutes in the last game will mostly depend on the starter's status. He has notched at least one key pass and one cross in his four appearances on the trot (three starts), totaling seven of each, with four accurate deliveries, one goal and one assist over that span. Additionally, this marked his third straight outing with one or more tackles, for a total of seven (three won).

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Notches four interceptions versus Lazio Celik registered one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and four interceptions and won two of three tackles in Sunday's 2-0 win against Lazio.

Impact Celik played most of the game as a center-back after Evan N'Dicka (thigh) subbed off and contributed to a respectable defensive effort, setting a new season high in interceptions. He has recorded at least one takcle in eight appearances in a row, racking up 19 (12 won) and adding eight interceptions, 20 crosses (five accurate) and nine key passes during that stretch, with two clean sheets. Instead, he snapped a six-match string with one or more clearances in this one.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Donyell Malen - Contained by Lazio defenders Malen generated two shots (one on goal), nine touches and one tackle (zero won) in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Lazio.

Impact Malen had less volume than usual and was denied by the opposing goalie on his only clean effort. He pushed his streak of games with multiple shots to 17, with 13 goals and 67 total attempts (29 on target) during that stretch. He has hit the net three times, assisted twice and logged three chances created and two crosses in the last four rounds.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Hermoso - Takes two shots versus Lazio Hermoso generated two shots (zero on goal), one interception and one clearance and won one tackle in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Lazio.

Impact Hermoso picked up a small amount of stats across the board defensively and was a decent presence on the opposing box as well. He has put up at least one clearance in eight rounds in a row, amassing 26, helping keep three clean sheets and adding 11 tackles (six won), five interceptions and 11 shots (three on target), with two goals and two assists over that span.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Niccolo Pisilli - Sets up teammate against Lazio Pisilli assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate), three interceptions and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Lazio.

Impact Pisilli filled in for Manu Kone (undisclosed) and didn't have a great showing, as he was yanked at halftime, but he assisted the first Gianluca Mancini goal with a set piece, notching his fourth helper of the season. He has tallied at least one cross in four games on the trot, racking up nine deliveries (four accurate) and posting two assists, four chances created and seven corners during that stretch. On the other hand, he halted a three-game streak with one or more shots in this one.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Logs helper in Lazio match Dybala assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 2-0 win against Lazio.

Impact Dybala assisted one of Gianluca Mancini's goals with a precise corner kick, recording his second assist in a row. He also led his team in deliveries. He's looked increasingly healthier over the past month. He has swung in at least one cross in three consecutive games, amassing 16 deliveries (seven accurate) and adding eight key passes, 10 corners and two shots (both on target) during that stretch.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Mancini - Nets brace in Lazio clash Mancini scored two goals to go with two shots (two on target), one tackle (one won) and three interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Lazio.

Impact Mancini doubled his previous Serie A haul in one game thanks to two tidy headers off of corner pieces. He has taken at least one shot in three consecutive matches, totaling four (three on target), scoring three goals and notching three interceptions, one block and one tackle (one won) during that span, with no clean sheets, since he subbed off a little earlier twice. Instead, he ended a four-game streak with one or more clearances.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Mile Svilar - Doesn't concede against Lazio Svilar made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Lazio.

Impact Svilar batted away a couple of shots by Matteo Cancellieri en route to a relatively easy clean sheet. He has kept four in the last six rounds, making 12 saves and giving up three goals over that span. Up next, Roma will face Verona away next Sunday.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Roma vs Lazio: How to watch, Live Stream, TV Channel and Time for the Serie A match on May 17, 2026 Roma receive Lazio in the Matchday 37 of the 2025/2026 Serie A at the Stadio Olimpico. Both rivals are looking for 3 points in this new edit...

MAY 17 • BOLAVIP.COM

Artem Dovbyk - Inserted late against Lazio Dovbyk (thigh) had two shots (one on target) and two passes in two minutes in Sunday's 2-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Dovbyk was moderately active in a very short stint off the bench in his first appearance since early January. He'll have a limited role in the final game as well. He had struggled to produce before sustaining a severe thigh problem this campaign, scoring three goals, providing two assists and notching 15 shots (seven on target) and 22 chances created in 17 outings (six starts).

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Ndicka - Forced off in Lazio match N'Dicka had two interceptions before exiting Sunday's game versus Lazio before the end of the first half due to a thigh problem, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact N'Dicka clutched the back of his thigh during a sprint and quickly bowed out. He'll be examined in the coming days ahead of the season finale against Verona. Devyne Rensch was picked over Daniele Ghilardi to replace him in this one.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Still out for derby with Lazio Pellegrini (thigh) hasn't been selected for Sunday's bout versus Lazio.

Impact Pellegrini seemed to be trending in the right direction, but he missed the final cut and will skip his fifth contest in a row. He'll attempt to return next week against Hellas Verona. Niccolo Pisilli and Paulo Dybala are supporting Donyell Malen in this one, while Stephan El Shaarawy and Matias Soule begin as subs.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Manu Kone - Ruled out for Lazio game Kone (undisclosed) will miss Sunday's clash with Lazio.

Impact Kone got hurt too close to the game to be called up and will be better assessed in the next few days to determine his status for the season finale against Verona. Niccolo Pisilli, Bryan Cristante and Neil El Aynaoui are all starting in the midfield in a less aggressive formation, with Matias Soule initially on the bench.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Manu Kone - Questionable for Lazio bout Kone picked up a muscular problem in the final training session of the week and is in doubt for Sunday's derby with Lazio, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Kone was unable to complete the last practice before the game and might undergo the tests in the next few hours to assess the severity of his late issue and determine his status for Sunday. Niccolo Pisilli and Neil El Aynaoui woul soak up his workload if he weren't available or 100 percent.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - On track for Lazio contest Pellegrini (thigh) is expected back for Sunday's game versus Lazio, as he's been practicing with no limitations in recent days, Il Messaggero reported.

Impact Pellegrini has completed his recovery from a thigh strain that forced him to miss four matches and will likely have a back-up role behind Paulo Dybala and Matias Soule in this one. He has registered at least one cross and one corner in 16 appearances in a row, totaling 74 (26 accurate) and 47, respectively, scoring four goals, providing three assists and tallying 19 shots (six on target) and 28 chances created over that span.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Artem Dovbyk - Shakes off major thigh issue Dovbyk (ankle) has logged multiple full training sessions this week and could be called up for Sunday's derby with Roma, TeleRadioStereo reported.

Impact Dovbyk has been absent since early January because of a severe thigh injury that required surgery. He'll back up Donyell Malen alongside Robinio Vaz if indeed available. He has assisted once and added three shots (one on target), six chances created and one cross (zero accurate) in his last five showings (two starts).

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

AS Roma vs Lazio Prediction and Betting Tips | May 17th 2026 Roma and Lazio clash in the fiery Derby della Capitale in Serie A action at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday.

MAY 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

ROMA-LAZIO 2-0 | CLASSIC HIGHLIGHTS SERIE A 2024/25

MAY 15 • YOUTUBE

Serie A schedule in chaos, with half the teams unsure when they'll play this weekend

The Serie A schedule is in chaos just days before the penultimate round of fixtures

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Acrobatic late goal gives Bologna surprise win at Napoli

A stoppage time goal from Jonathan Rowe has given Bologna a 3-2 win against Napoli in a pulsating Serie A encounter

MAY 11 • Associated Press

'The club hasn't approached me yet' – Dybala unsure on future at Roma Paulo Dybala's contract at Roma runs out at the end of the season, and the Argentine confirmed he is no closer to agreeing a new deal.

MAY 11 • BEINSPORTS.COM

PARMA-ROMA 2-3 | EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS | SERIE A 2025/26

MAY 11 • YOUTUBE

ROMA NEWS

NEWS

SCHEDULE

STANDINGS

ROSTER

VIDEOS

STATS

ODDS

Napoli secures spot but Serie A's final-day Champions League math is still wide open

Serie A schedule in chaos, with half the teams unsure when they'll play this weekend

Acrobatic late goal gives Bologna surprise win at Napoli