GIALLOROSSI YORKSHIRE BLOG
Roma will look to pick up from where they left off as they return to domestic action with a game against SPAL.
Eusebio Di Francesco inspired his side to a run of four games unbeaten before the international break, including victory in the Derby Della Capitale and a record-breaking Champions League win over Viktoria Plzen. Now, after what has been a fruitful period with their countries for many of the players, Roma will be aiming to build on the momentum they gained before the break. One player who enjoyed particular success while on international duty was Edin Dzeko, who entered the top 10 highest goalscorers of all-time for a European nation by scoring a brace for Bosnia-Herzegovina against Northern Ireland. With Patrik Schick ruled out of the matchday squad with a minor injury, Dzeko is practically certain to start, and will be looking to continue his good form in front of goal. Due to Schick’s absence, Primavera forward Gianmarco Cangiano has been called up to the squad. Assigned the number 54 shirt, it will be a valuable opportunity for him to learn the mechanisms of the first team, even if he doesn’t feature. Daniele De Rossi and Aleksandar Kolarov are also out injured, so there will be opportunities for other players to have a run in the first time. Di Francesco confirmed a place in the starting lineup for Luca Pellegrini at left-back, another display of faith in the young Roman. It will be the 19-year-old's second start for the first team. Javier Pastore has overcome his own battles with injury to return to the matchday squad. It’s unlikely that he will slot straight back into the starting lineup, but his presence will be a boost to the squad at a time when several players are injured or fatigued. SPAL have had a decent start to the season with three wins and five losses. And even though four of those losses have come on the bounce in their most recent four fixtures, they will look to give Roma a game, having pushed Inter close before the break. Roma will have to keep an eye on key men such as Manuel Lazzari, Alberto Paloschi and Andrea Petagna, the latter two having each scored two goals this season. The game kicks off at 2pm UK time. Expected Roma lineup: Olsen, Santon, Manolas, Fazio, Luca Pellegrini, Nzonzi, Cristante, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Under, Dzeko, El Shaarawy
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