Roma Team News Page 6 - Soccer

Paulo Dybala - Productive display in Torino game Dybala generated one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four corners and created three scoring chances in Monday's 2-0 victory versus Torino.

Impact Dybala was key to the first goal but didn't pick up an assist because the opposing goalie stopped Donyell Malen's first attempt on his through ball before a successful tap-in. He led his team in key passes and crosses. He's been consistent in every offensive stat so far, posting at least one shot, amassing 16 (six on target), one chance created, totaling 18, and one corner, piling up 19, in the first four rounds, dishing out four helpers and sending in 23 crosses (five accurate).

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Manu Kone - Used as sub versus Torino Kone (knee) recorded one interception and drew one foul and committed four in 11 minutes in Monday's 2-0 victory versus Torino.

Impact Kone overcame a mild knee problem without missing time but played limited minutes in this one and didn't make an impact. He'll most likely resume starting against Inter. He has notched at least one interception in the last three games, amassing six and adding four key passes and four shots (one on target). Instead, he snapped a four-match string with at least one tackle in this one.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Niccolo Pisilli - Seals Torino contest Pisilli scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), three crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Monday's 2-0 victory against Torino.

Impact Pisilli drew his first start of the season because Manu Kone wasn't 100 percent due to a knee problem and rounded out the result late with a potent shot from the middle of the box for his second goal in the campaign. He has tallied one tackle in three straight outings (one won), adding four crosses (two accurate). He has notched two shots (both on target) and three key passes thus far.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Donyell Malen - Scores again in Torino game Malen scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target) and one chance created and drew one foul in Monday's 2-0 victory against Torino.

Impact Malen recorded his sixth Serie A goal of the season with a very determined finish, poking the ball across the line while lying on the ground after trying to loft it over the goalie. He led his team in shots as usual and has put up at least three in every game, amassing 21 (nine on target). This was also his fifth straight appearance with one chance created.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Mile Svilar - Blanks Torino on Monday Svilar registered three saves and secured a clean sheet in Monday's 2-0 win against Torino.

Impact Svilar answered the bell when he had to, but was generally well shielded by his defense and didn't have any massive saves. He has registered 14 in the first five rounds, keeping three clean sheets and allowing two goals. Up next, Roma will host Inter on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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Evan Ndicka - Ruled out late for Torino clash N'Dicka won't be involved Monday due to a stomach bug, Sky Italy reported.

Impact N'Dicka made the trip with the team but is expected to be sidelined altogether because of an illness. He should be back versus Inter for the next round. Leonardo Balerdi is the frontrunner to replace him.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Manu Kone - Called up for Monday's clash Kone (knee) will travel with the team for Monday's fixture versus Torino, Roma announced.

Impact Kone was able to train enough on the eve of the match to make the trip and will continue to be evaluated on game day. Niccolo Pisilli would likely get the nod if he was managed. He has created at least one chance, totaling eight, and recorded one tackle, racking up seven (all won), in his four appearances, adding five interceptions and four shots (one on target).

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Returning in Torino fixture Pellegrini (thigh) "will be part of the squad for Monday," coach Gian Piero Gasperini stated.

Impact Pellegrini is set to be available for the first time this season after rehabbing from a thigh injury in the summer and in the early rounds. He'll eventually start competing with Rodrigo Mora and Matias Soule, although he'll likely see limited minutes for a while at first. He notched seven goals, four assists, 57 shots (20 on target) and 49 key passes in 33 appearances (25 starts) in 2025/2026.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Manu Kone - Late call for Torino game Kone (knee) "will test his condition today and could recover for Monday," coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Kone didn't need tests because his injury seemed minor from the get-go, and he might avoid missing time, depending on how the late fitness test goes. He could still begin on the bench even if available, though, with Niccolo Pisilli or Marten De Roon taking his place.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Two shots Thursday Dybala had two shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce.

Impact Dybala put two shots on target in Thursday's Champions League opener, the only Roma player with multiple. He also created one chance and took two crosses, a slightly disappointing performance considering how impressive his start to the Serie A season has been. He'll need to be at his best next time in the Champions League as his team takes on Real Madrid at home.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Donyell Malen - Assists versus Fenerbahce Malen assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Fenerbahce.

Impact Malen assisted Bryan Cristante's goal in the 39th minute, opening the scoring in the team's first Champions League match of the season. Malen was a bit off from a finishing standpoint though as all four of his shots failed to find the target. Malen already has five goals through three Serie A matches, so he'll hope to bring that form into the Champions League as well.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Cristante - Scores in Thursday's draw Cristante scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Cristante opened up the scoring Thursday with an outside-the-box strike in the 39th minute off a Donyell Malen assist. It was the only shot he took in the match and he also created one chance. Cristante will need to be at his best next time in the Champions League when he and Roma take on Real Madrid.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Mile Svilar - Concedes once Thursday Svilar registered four saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Fenerbahce.

Impact Svilar and Roma made their return to the Champions League Thursday, but a strike in the 48th minute by Archie Brown prevented the team from starting out with a win. Svilar made four saves to help keep the result a draw. Next up in the Champions League is a very difficult matchup with Real Madrid on Oct. 14.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Manu Kone - Bows out early versus Fenerbahce Kone had one tackle (one won) and three interceptions and created two scoring chances in 53 minutes in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Fenerbahce before leaving due to a physical proble...

Impact Kone had an okay two-way performance before reportedly asking to come out due to a knee issue. He faces a short turnaround to recover for Monday's clash with Torino. Niccolo Pisilli and Martin De Roon would be the midfield alternatives if he couldn't start or play at all.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Donyell Malen - Held in check by Atlanata Malen registered three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created and drew one foul in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Atalanta.

Impact Malen looked human after scoring five goals in the first two rounds and didn't have any clear-cut chances in this one. He's also being managed after the World Cup, minutes-wise. He has tallied three or more shots, amassing 13 (five on target) and exactly one chance created in all three fixtures thus far.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Ndicka - Average showing against Atalanta N'Dicka (thigh) recorded one shot (zero on goal), three clearances and two interceptions and won one tackle in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Atalanta.

Impact N'Dicka looked fit after being a late scratch for the previous game and had a routine performance in the back, as Roma were under a lot of pressure but conceded once. He has recorded eight clearances, three interceptions and four clearances through two fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Devyne Rensch - Unused in Atalanta bout Rensch (thigh) didn't feature in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Rensch recovered from a thigh issue but stayed on the bench for the whole game. He's currently behind Wesley, Nahuel Molina and youngster Emanuele Lulli in the pecking order to play on both wings at the moment. He'll likely play mostly on the left this season, deputizing for the first one.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Dybala - Collects assist versus Atalanta Dybala (thigh) assisted once to go with six shots (two on goal), 10 crosses (four accurate) and 10 corners in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Dybala was reportedly not in peak condition ahead of the game, but he got the call, went the full 90 minutes for the first time and filled the stat sheet, pacing his team in three different categories, considering he also created six chances. He fed Matias Soule in the box before the game-winner. He's looked great so far and has registered three or more shots, amassing 13 (four on target), and at least four key passes, racking up 14, in the first three tilts, adding 15 crosses (four accurate), 13 corners and four helpers.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Hermoso - Scores in Atalanta fixture Hermoso scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), six interceptions and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Atalanta.

Impact Hermoso was a big factor with his forays in the final third and a menace on set pieces, leveling the game with a high-arcing header near the end of the game. He has recorded three or more interceptions in all three matches, totaling 13. Additionally, this marked his third straight outing with at least one tackle, for a total of nine (six won), with one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Soule - Leads comeback in Atalanta clash Soule scored one goal and assisted once from seven shots (three on target) and two chances created in 36 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Atalanta.

Impact Soule came off the bench in this one, as he and Rodrigo Mora keep alternating, but he still paced his side in attempts and was key in the victory, setting up Mario Hermoso with a corner kick and slotting it on the right bottom corner from a difficult position to win it all. He has notched at least two shots in all three appearances (one start), amassing 13 (seven on target), adding three chances created, four crosses and three interceptions.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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