AS Roma will play against Genoa at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday evening as they aim to improve their recent performance.
Roma has managed just five goals in their last five matches across all competitions, the same tally as Genoa, who are currently in 17th place in the league.
AS Roma vs Genoa – Match preview and team news
- Date: Monday, 29th December.
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
- Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Roma.
AS Roma team news
Roma will be without Artem Dovbyk due to a thigh injury. Manager Gian Piero Gasperini is hopeful Dovbyk will return next week.
Lorenzo Pellegrini is also sidelined with a hamstring injury from training, adding to Roma’s offensive worries. Leon Bailey is still out with an injury, while Neil El Aynaoui and Evan Ndicka are away on international duty for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Mario Hermoso is a doubt for the match due to a sports hernia. His availability will be assessed before the game.
Genoa team news
Genoa, managed by Daniele De Rossi, faces significant challenges with their lineup. Goalkeeper Nicola Leali is suspended after receiving a red card against Atalanta, pushing De Rossi to use third-choice goalkeeper Daniele Sommariva, as second-choice Benjamin Siegrist is also unavailable due to a broken finger.
Genoa’s defense is hit hard with injuries to Morten Thorsby, Albert Gronbaek, Junior Messias, Hugo Cuenca, and Maxwel Cornet.
Jean Onana is also away for the Africa Cup of Nations, limiting De Rossi’s options. The good news is that Leo Ostigard returns from a minor calf injury, which strengthens Genoa’s defense.
Form
AS Roma
Roma has lost three of their last four league matches, increasing pressure on Gasperini. They are currently fifth in the table with 30 points from 16 matches.
They suffered a disappointing 1-2 loss to Juventus last time out and aim to finish the year 2025 in the top four.
Genoa
Genoa continues to battle against relegation, sitting in 17th place with only 14 points from 16 matches.
Their recent form has been shaky, with a 1-0 loss to Atalanta highlighting their defensive issues.
Predicted lineups
AS Roma: Svilar; Celik, Mancini, Hermoso; Rensch, Kone, Cristante, Wesley; Soule, Baldanzi; Dybala.
Genoa: Sommariva; Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vazquez; Norton-Cuffy, Frendrup, Malinovskyi, Ellertsson, Martin; Vitinha, Colombo.
How to watch AS Roma vs Genoa?
Viewers in the UK can watch the match on DAZN.
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