AS Roma is set to face Torino at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday night in the Coppa Italia round of 16.
The winner will go on to play Inter Milan in the quarter-finals on February 4.
AS Roma vs Torino – Match preview and team news
- Date: Tuesday, January 13.
- Kick-off: 8pm BST.
- Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome.
AS Roma team news
AS Roma comes into this match with two consecutive 2-0 wins against Lecce and Sassuolo in Serie A, thanks to midfielder Matías Soulé. However, they face an attacking dilemma with both primary strikers unavailable. Evan Ferguson is out with a lower back injury, while Artem Dovbyk is expected to miss two weeks due to a thigh strain.
Paulo Dybala is still recovering from hamstring surgery and will likely be a substitute. Evan Ndicka is anticipated to return from international duties, while Bryan Cristante is back from suspension. Meanwhile, Tommaso Baldanzi, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Pierluigi Gollini are injured, and Neil El Aynaoui is absent due to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Torino team news
Torino, managed by Marco Baroni, is also facing injury problems. Key players Ivan Ilic, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, Perr Schuurs, and Zanos Savva are sidelined. However, midfielder Cesare Casadei returns after suspension.
Forward Giovanni Simeone, who previously scored against AS Roma, will lead the attack alongside Duvàn Zapata, while Cyril Ngonge adds further offensive options.
Form
AS Roma
Gian Piero Gasperini’s team is performing well in Serie A, now in third place with 39 points from 20 matches. They achieved 2-0 victories over Lecce and Sassuolo, moving them closer to the top spot held by Inter Milan.
Torino
Currently, Torino is struggling, placed 12th with 23 points. They recently lost 2-0 to Atalanta and 2-1 to Udinese, highlighting their ongoing challenges. Marco Baroni is aware of their inconsistency but believes the team can hold their own against tougher opponents.
Predicted lineups
AS Roma: Svilar; Mancini, Ziolkowski, Ghilardi; Rensch, Cristante, Pisilli, Tsimikas; Soulé, El Shaarawy; Dybala
Torino: Israel; Tameze, Maripan, Coco; Aboukhlal, Anjorin, Ilkhan, Vlasic, Biraghi; Njie, Simeone
How to watch AS Roma vs Torino?
Fans in the UK and Ireland can watch the match live on Premier Sports 1, with streaming available on Sky Sport platforms. DAZN will provide coverage in several regions, including the UK and India.
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