AS Roma is set to play Atalanta at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo this Saturday. The team is looking to end a six-game winless streak against Atalanta.
AS Roma team news
Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad is missing five players for this away match. Key midfielder Tommaso Baldanzi is out due to a muscle strain from Thursday’s training, affecting the team’s creativity.
Lorenzo Pellegrini is sidelined with hamstring issues, and Leon Bailey also has hamstring troubles along with flu, which will keep him out until late January and mid-January, respectively.
The team is further disrupted by Evan Ndicka and Neil El Aynaoui’s absences as they represent Ivory Coast and Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations. In response, Gasperini has promoted young talents Emanuele Lulli (18) and Jacopo Mirra (19) to add depth in defense.
On a positive note, Mario Hermoso has returned from groin injuries, Matías Soulé has fully recovered from knee issues, and Artem Dovbyk is fit after a thigh injury. Niccolò Pisilli is also available to start.
Manager Gasperini expressed optimism during his press conference, saying: “We have some injuries, but we expect recoveries from those affected by illness. Hermoso is ready to lead the defense. Some players are still uncertain, but I believe we will have a strong lineup.”
AS Roma predicted lineup
Possible AS Roma starting XI: Svilar; Mancini, Ziolkowski, Hermoso; Celik, Kone, Cristante, Wesley; Soule, Dybala; Ferguson
When will the match kick off?
The match is scheduled to start at 7:45pm BST on Saturday, 3rd January.
How to watch Atalanta vs AS Roma?
Fans in the UK can watch the match live on DAZN.
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