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Amadou Diawara has undergone surgery after injuring his knee in Roma's draw with Cagliari on Sunday.
In an intense physical battle that ended as a draw, Diawara fell victim of a foul by Luca Cigarini, with the effects of the challenge being fully felt minutes later when the Guinean went down off the ball. The midfielder looked to be in agony and had to be replaced after describing to the medical staff the discomfort he felt in his knee. Fans were fearing the worst after Devid Bouah and Davide Zappacosta's recent ACL injuries, but examinations at the Villa Stuart medical centre have today confirmed that Diawara's injury is not that serious. The ex-Napoli man has suffered a torn meniscus to his left knee, on which surgery has been performed, ruling him out for between 30 and 40 days. Also present at Villa Stuart this morning was Edin Dzeko, who had surgery on two fractured cheekbones. Like Diawara, the striker could be out for around a month.
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Edin Dzeko has revealed his excitement about teaming up with Henrikh Mkhitaryan, as he prepares to face his new Roma teammate on international duty on Sunday.
Mkhitaryan, a loan signing from Arsenal on deadline day, has already come up against some of his new teammates during this international break, playing against Alessandro Florenzi and Lorenzo Pellegrini's Italy. Tomorrow, the Armenia captain will come up against the Bosnia-Herzegovina of Dzeko - who is looking forward to what the new addition will bring. "I am very happy about his arrival at Roma, I only hope he doesn't put his qualities on show in the match tomorrow," Dzeko laughed. "From the Premier League to Serie A is an enormous change. In England, football is faster, in Italy much more tactical. "Mkhitaryan will have no problems adapting to Serie A. As teammates, we will help him to adapt easily. I hope he helps us achieve our goals." Mkhitaryan recently revealed his goals for the season after joining the club, detailing Roma's aims to play in two cup finals by the end of the year. Legendary Roma goalkeeper Franco Tancredi has given Paulo Fonseca his full backing, while explaining what makes current number one Pau Lopez impressive.
Tancredi was Roma's keeper for their second Scudetto, in 1983, and in the European Cup final the year later - although few keepers since him have stood out for the right reasons. Now, the 64-year-old - who served as England's goalkeeper coach for four years under former Roma boss Fabio Capello - has revealed his optimistic outlook for the season in an interview with Tele Radio Stereo. "I trust the coach a lot, it seems to me that he knows his stuff and is determined," explained Tancredi. "He must improve with the language because otherwise it is difficult to transmit things to the group. He seems intelligent and I like how he sets Roma up on the pitch. "Roma's problem could have been the new coach, but as I said, he has convinced me and I see him going down well with the group. Now with the last signings of the transfer window, Roma will change their record and it will benefit them a lot. In midfield, [Bryan] Cristante and [Lorenzo] Pellegrini need time because they are adapting, not being natural defensive midfielders." The position that Tancredi is best-equipped to comment on, of course, is the goalkeeper role - and he has been impressed with summer signing Lopez. "He seems adapted to Fonseca's game, I see him as very reactive and alert. He has two very good qualities, especially for how the team plays: Tactically, he reads deep passes well, and has excellent exit times in one-on-ones. And with his feet, he is very precise and courageous. "He has had a good approach since day one, he is aware of his qualities but also has a great desire to learn. Unfortunately, from a technical point of view, foreign goalkeepers are not of the level of the Italian school. Even with the best ones, you can notice the different way of working." Although Tancredi worked in the goalkeeping department during his time with England, one player he will have briefly crossed paths with was Chris Smalling, who was given his senior international debut by Capello. And Tancredi believes that the defender, who joined on loan from Manchester United in the final days of the transfer market, will be beneficial to his new teammates. "Smalling is the classic English centre-back, hard as a rock and good with the head, in the attacking phase as well, but he also has a good sense of anticipation and is capable of commanding the defence. His only problem is that, being very tall, despite being fast, in the first few metres he is cumbersome." After two draws in the opening two games, some fans are already a bit restless, but Tancredi knows that once things click, Roma will be a force to be reckoned with again - especially improving in defence. "We have always historically been tight in the first rounds of the championship. Therefore, I believe there is a need, especially for those who have changed coach, for that physiological time to register the defensive department. I am convinced that, from the next game, things will change considerably." And in attack, Tancredi knows Roma are well represented, with Edin Dzeko named as the one striker who could have caused him problems if they had faced each other as players. "I am crazy for Dzeko. He has a shot that can anticipate the keeper's intentions and wrong-foot him, and it is something that very few have." Edin Dzeko has revealed that Alessandro Florenzi promised him the captain's armband if he stayed at Roma.
Dzeko put an end to months of rumours last week by signing a new three-year contract with Roma, even if it had seemed more likely that he would be leaving this summer. Now, in one of his first interviews since agreeing his renewal, Dzeko has revealed how much his teammates wanted him to stay. "I am happy when other people are happy that I have stayed here with my teammates," the 33-year-old told the AS Roma Match Preview. "I don't want to call them just that, but friends, brothers. "They were always there to stress to me: 'You are not going anywhere, stay here.' "I have a great relationship with everyone, [Lorenzo] Pellegrini and Florenzi told me every day: 'In the end, you will stay here.' "Florenzi told me: 'If you sign I will give you the armband.' He said to me after the signing, 'It's yours', but I told him, 'You are our captain'." Join the Giallorossi Yorkshire fantasy football league before the Serie A season kicks off by following this link! Edin Dzeko has signed a shock three-year contract extension at Roma, ending talk of a move to Inter.
The Bosnian striker had been heavily linked with a move to the San Siro this summer after a frustrating fourth season in Rome, but has now pledged his future to the club until 2022. It’s the third renewal for Roma in three days, following on from the extensions for Nicolo Zaniolo and Cengiz Under - and this one is definitely the most surprising. It had been thought that even if Dzeko did snub Inter, he would either see out the final year of his contract or sign just a one-year extension, but Roma have sent a clear message about the 33-year-old’s future. Dzeko, Roma’s joint seventh leading scorer of all-time, told Roma’s official website: “Over the last few weeks I have realised just how much the club wanted me to stay. “My conversations with the board, the work we’ve been doing with the coach, my relationship with my teammates and the love of the fans has all made me realise once again what I had already learned during these four years - that Rome is my home. “Here there is everything we need to win something and I am delighted to be able to stay here even longer.” Dzeko will now be hoping to become just the seventh player in history to reach 100 goals for Roma, with his tally currently sat at 87.
Your weekly video summary of the biggest Roma transfer news - featuring three potential signings in Mauro Icardi, Mariano Diaz and Daniele Rugani.
Manchester United are willing to offload forward Alexis Sanchez to Roma on loan, according to various reports.
Despite the English transfer window closing yesterday, United have no place in their plans for Sanchez, who has failed to live up to expectations since moving from Arsenal. According to reliable La Stampa journalist Matteo De Santis and Teleradiostereo, the Chilean has now been offered to Roma, with the English club even willing to pay most of his salary. De Santis warns, however, that it remains a difficult operation for Roma. Sanchez's European breakthrough came in Serie A more than a decade ago when he joined Udinese, and the former Barcelona man could be on his way back to Italy. The 30-year-old can play either as a winger or a central striker, which would help Roma account for the loss of Stephan El Shaarawy earlier this summer, and the impending lack of a centre-forward, with the futures of Edin Dzeko and Patrik Schick looking increasingly like they lie away from the capital. Dzeko is pushing for a move to Inter, to team up with another striker who has just left United in Romelu Lukaku, while a separate report from Gazzetta Dello Sport (via ForzaRoma.info) suggests that Paulo Fonseca has decided that Schick is not part of his plans after judging him in pre-season. The Czech forward has been linked with a move to Borussia Dortmund, and it is claimed that Fonseca believes he lacks the appropriate character to succeed at Roma. Join the Giallorossi Yorkshire fantasy football league before the Serie A season kicks off! Monaco captain Radamel Falcao is the latest name to emerge as a strike target for Roma, amid continuing uncertainty over Edin Dzeko’s future.
Dzeko has been heavily linked with a move to Inter Milan this summer, with his contract expiring in less than 12 months. However, the Nerazzurri are struggling to meet Roma’s €20m asking price, only reaching €15m so far. According to Radio Kiss Kiss, Napoli are now considering a move for Dzeko - who could make the same switch as former teammate Kostas Manolas this summer. Their interest is still very much in its formative stages, with no official bid being received yet. In the case of Dzeko leaving, Roma are targeting a big name such as Gonzalo Higuain or Mauro Icardi as a replacement. However, Corriere Dello Sport claim a new name has entered the frame, in the shape of Falcao. The striker is open to leaving Monaco this summer, and is in the same contractual situation as Dzeko, as his deal expires in 2020. Galatasaray are also interested in the 33-year-old Colombian, however, and are understood to be ahead of Roma in the battle to sign him.
A look at two Premier League-based targets for Roma, and whether they will be able to be signed before Thursday's English deadline.
The biggest Roma transfer stories of the week so far, all in one place - including updates on Kamil Glik, Mariano Diaz and Elseid Hysaj.
Petrachi considers Glik reunion With Roma seemingly losing out in the race for Spurs' Toby Alderweireld, a new centre-back is needed to partner Gianluca Mancini. On Monday, Daniele Rugani was suggested, but his excessive price tag may complicate things. Hence, journalist Alfredo Pedulla claims that sporting director Gianluca Petrachi is weighing up a move for Kamil Glik instead. Petrachi signed Glik in his Torino days, and he has since seen the defender become vice-captain at Monaco. Now 31, Glik is one year Alderweireld's senior, so would likely be a more economical option. Two options for Nzonzi exit One player moving the other way could be Steven Nzonzi, who is set to leave Roma after a disappointing debut year. According to Il Messaggero, the Frenchman is close to signing for Monaco. However, a few days ago, Gazzetta Dello Sport suggested that he may be used as part of a bid for AC Milan winger Suso. Cagliari await Defrel decision Gregoire Defrel is set to leave Roma this summer after spending last year out on loan, and according to Il Tempo's Filippo Biafora, the club have accepted an offer from Cagliari. However, the striker is waiting to decide on whether to join the Sardinian club, since he is believed to have several other offers. Peres sale could finally be made A player who was actually brought to Europe by Petrachi at Torino, but then failed to live up to expectations at Roma, the club have been actively trying to get rid of Bruno Peres for some time. A loan spell back in Brazil with Sao Paulo hasn't exactly gone to plan, and according to Globoesporte, he could return to Italy with Genoa if his spell in South America is terminated. Zidane hints at Mariano move As Roma continue their search for a new striker, one name that has cropped up is Mariano Diaz - familiar to fans after scoring against Roma in the Champions League last season. Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has now revealed that Mariano has no place in his plans, having not played in either of their first two games of their US pre-season tour. Corriere Dello Sport say that Roma advisor Franco Baldini could make contact with Florentino Perez over the player, since he has a good relationship with the Madrid president. Roma to raid Monchi's Sevilla Gianluca Petrachi already seems to have earned more respect from the fans than his predecessor Monchi, but the two could soon come into contact. According to Corriere Dello Sport, an alternative Roma are considering up front is Sevilla's Wissam Ben Yedder. A deal would be difficult given the strained relationship between Roma and Monchi, but the 29-year-old forward is showing no will to renew his contract, which has two years remaining. Right-back target expected to leave This week's Mercato Monday video relayed the news that Roma were considering Elseid Hysaj for the right-back role given the reinvention of Alessandro Florenzi as a left winger, and the Albanian's agent,, Mario Giuffredi, has given an update on his future. He told Radio Marte that he doesn't expect Hysaj to stay at Napoli because of the number of full-backs they currently have. With competitors for his signature Atletico Madrid recently signing Kieran Trippier from Spurs, Roma may have a clearer path to the 25-year-old. Possible Politano return to Roma With Antonio Conte starting a somewhat brutal revolution at Inter, there is no place in his tactical setup for Matteo Politano. The winger has been linked with a return to boyhood club Roma, where he came through the youth ranks without making a senior appearance. Calciomercato claim that he could be offered back to his hometown team as part of Inter's next bid for Edin Dzeko - but Gazzetta Dello Sport believe that a swap deal is of no interest to Roma. |
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