Roma Team News Page 9 - Soccer

Kostas Tsimikas - Passable in relief versus Lecce Tsimikas won three of three tackles and recorded one shot (zero on goal), two clearances and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Lecce.

Impact Tsimikas replaced Wesley (suspension) on the left flank and put up small numbers on both ends. He hasn't been great but could get further opportunities if Zeki Celik (calf) misses more matches. He has registered two key passes, 10 crosses (four accurate) and four tackles (three won) in his last four showings (two starts).

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Evan N Dicka - Quiet outing in Lecce fixture N'Dicka won one tackle and recorded shot (zero on goal), two clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Lecce.

Impact N'Dicka didn't have to do too much to contribute to his side's first clean sheet in over a month, as it pulled the strings for the most part despite the narrow result. He has tallied at least one tackle in three appearances on the trot, accumulating five (one won) and adding six interceptions and three shots (one on target) during that stretch. He has logged at least one clearance in every outing, averaging 4 per game.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pellegrini - Strong playmaking against Lecce Pellegrini created four scoring chances and had one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Lecce.

Impact Pellegrini led his team in multiple offensive categories and matched his season highs in key passes and corners, but his teammates didn't capitalize on his feeds. He has launched multiple crosses in the last 14 games, totaling 66 (23 accurate), scoring three goals and notching three assists, 16 shots (seven on target) and 27 chances created over that span.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Cristante - Good showing in Lecce game Cristante had three shots (zero on goal), two interceptions and one chance created and won one tackle in Sunday's 1-0 win against Lecce.

Impact Cristante put together a well-rounded stat line and paced his club in attempts along with Donyell Malen, but he wasn't clutch. He has fired at least one shot in seven consecutive tilts, amassing 15 attempts (one on target), scoring and assisting once and adding six chances created and 10 tackles (five won) during that stretch. Additionally, this marked his sixth straight appearance with one or more clearances, for a total of 10.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Donyell Malen - Fires three shots versus Lecce Malen registered three shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) and committed one foul in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Lecce.

Impact Malen co-led his team in attempts along with Bryan Cristante, but wasn't as surgical as in previous matches and didn't pick up stats in other areas. He has taken multiple shots in all 12 appearances since moving to Roma, racking up 49 attempts (17 on target), scoring eight times and posting four key passes and four inaccurate crosses.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Mario Hermoso - Picks up assist in Lecce game Hermoso assisted once to go with three clearances, one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Lecce.

Impact Hermoso provided a valuable contribution on both ends, teeing up Robinio Vaz with a soft cross from the baseline on his side's lone goal and also denying a clear-cut header with a last-ditch intervention on the other end late in the game. He has posted multiple tackles in the last three matches, racking up 10 (four won) and adding five clearances, three off-target shots and three blocks during that stretch.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Robinio Vaz - Decides Lecce fixture Vaz scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one interception and three crosses (one accurate) in 39 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Vaz won it off the bench for Roma, heading it home from point-blank range in the second half. It's his first goal since joining the team. His good showing could lead to more opportunities, especially while Matias Soule (groin) and Paulo Dybala (knee) are absent. He'll split minutes with Stephan El Shaarawy, Neil El Aynaoui and Bryan Zaragoza until the starters return. He has registered four shots (one on target) and four crosses (one accurate) in the last five contests (zero starts).

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Mile Svilar - Keeps clean sheet versus Lecce Svilar made two saves and one clearance and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact Svilas wasn't too busy in this one and was bailed out by a goal-line clearance on Lecce's best attempt, a header by Santiago Pierotti following a difficult save. He hadn't blanked the opponents in six matches, making 20 saves and giving up 12 goals over that span. Up next, Roma will face Inter away on April 5.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 22 • YOUTUBE

Inter's Serie A lead is down to 6 points after 1-1 draw at Fiorentina

Inter Milan is limping into the international break on a four-match winless streak across all competitions that has seen its Serie A lead reduced to six points

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Gianluca Mancini - Exits Lecce game at halftime Mancini generated four crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in 45 minutes in Sunday's match versus Lecce before leaving due to a calf issue, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Mancini was busier on offense than in the final third but bowed out at the interval because of muscular discomfort. He'll be assessed by the Italy doctors ahead of the World Cup playoffs. Daniele Ghilardi would likely replace him if he didn't recover for April 5's game versus Inter.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Ruled out for Lecce fixture Celik hasn't been called up for Sunday's game versus Lecce.

Impact Celik played over 100 minutes midweek following an ailment and hasn't been able to recuperate fully. He'll have two weeks to get healthy ahead of the next match versus Inter. Devyne Rensch, Angelino and Kostas Tsimikas are the only wing-backs available since Wesley is suspended, but Stephan El Shaarawy and Bryan Zaragoza can adapt to the role if need be.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Italy calls up Federico Chiesa for World Cup playoffs after almost 2-year absence

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MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Manu Kone - Nursing thigh lesion Kone has been diagnosed with a biceps femoris strain in his right thigh, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Kone is expected to miss at least a month and, while he'll try to accelerate during the break, he'll likely skip a game or two after it. Neil El Aynaoui and Niccolo Pisilli will both enjoy an uptick in minutes with Kone on the shelf.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Zeki Celik - Sends in seven crosses versus Bologna Celik (calf) created two scoring chances and had seven crosses (two accurate), three tackles (two won) and two blocks in 109 minutes in Thursday's 4-3 loss to Bologna.

Impact Celik logged almost full minutes in a game that went into overtime despite getting banged up in the previous tilt, matching his season high in crosses. He'll keep starting versus Lecce, barring a hiccup and some rotation. He has swung in at let one cross in three games in a row, totaling 10 (two accurate) and adding three chances created, six tackles (three won) and five clearances during that stretch.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Milan eyes a lift as Lautaro Martínez nears return against Fiorentina

Inter Milan tries to steady its title charge as captain Lautaro Martínez returns to training and nears a comeback

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Manu Kone - Forced off early midweek Kone left Thursday's UEFA Europa League game versus Bologna after 20 minutes due to an apparent right thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Kone recently missed one match because of muscle fatigue in the same area and was in significant pain upon leaving the pitch. He'll be a long shot to appear against Lecce on Sunday, given the short turnaround. Niccolo Pisilli and Neil El Aynaoui will pick up the slack if he's forced to spend some time on the sidelines.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Bambang Hartono, tobacco tycoon and Indonesia's richest man, dies at 86

Indonesia’s richest man, Michael Bambang Hartono, has died at the age of 86

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Como 'deeply saddened' by death of co-owner Michael Bambang Hartono

Como co-owner Michael Bambang Hartono has died at 86 and the club is mourning a key figure in its modern revival

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Zeki Celik - Good to go for Bologna clash Celik (calf) subbed off due to muscle fatigue against Como and will be available versus Bologna on Thursday, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Celik escaped without serious injuries and has been spotted in training ahead of the midweek UEFA Europa League game. He could continue starting over Devyne Rensch and Kostas Tsimikas. He has notched at least one clearance in seven consecutive matches, contributing to one clean sheet and adding 14 crosses (one accurate), 12 tackles (seven won) and four key passes over that span.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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MARCH 16 • YOUTUBE

Gianluca Mancini - Busy showing in Como tilt Mancini won one tackle and had five clearances, one block and three interceptions in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Como.

Impact Mancini did what he could to contain the opponents, but the Roma defense was overwhelmed following a red card in the second half. He has tallied multiple clearances in his last five appearances, totaling 26, posting six interceptions, three tackles and three off-target shots and contributing to one clean sheet during that stretch. Instead, he didn' create a chance in this one, ending a six-game streak.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Ghilardi - Posts eight clearances against Como Ghilardi had three tackles (one won), eight clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Como.

Impact Ghilardi held up for the most part, setting a new season high in clearances, but his side allowed two goals while in ten men. His run as a starter might have come to an end, as Mario Hermoso and Evan N'Dicka are both available now. He has posted at least one clearance in three games in a row, piling up 14 and adding eight tackles (three won), one interception and one block over that span, with no clean sheets.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Manu Kone - Struggles in return against Como Kone (thigh) drew one foul and recorded one tackle (zero won) and one clearance in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Como.

Impact Kone got the call and played the whole game after dealing with a small injury, but wasn't the usual presence in the midfield and didn't pick up stats on either end. He has registered at least one clearance in his last four displays, accumulating six, assisting once and notching four off-target shots, four chances created, and seven tackles (one won) during that stretch.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

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