Roma, aiming for the highest 4, faces Cagliari, who’s preventing relegation, on Monday evening at Stadio Olimpico.
Since Daniele De Rossi took over, Roma has climbed the Serie A desk with two straight wins, whereas Cagliari has fallen into the relegation zone.
Match preview
Daniele De Rossi made a robust begin as Roma’s coach after Jose Mourinho left, main the group to 2 consecutive Serie A wins and holding their Champions League hopes alive.
De Rossi’s debut win got here in opposition to Hellas Verona, adopted by a victory at Salernitana. Roma now goals for 3 consecutive league wins, a feat final achieved in October.
Paulo Dybala scored a penalty, and Lorenzo Pellegrini elevated the lead at Stadio Arechi, securing a win that moved Roma to fifth place.
De Rossi, serving as interim supervisor, has introduced momentum to the group with a extra attacking technique, leading to wins in opposition to lower-ranked groups.
Roma has been robust at dwelling since September and appears ahead to beating one other struggling group earlier than going through Inter Milan and Feyenoord in upcoming matches.
Roma has a historical past of success in opposition to Cagliari at dwelling, not dropping of their final eight conferences and holding clear sheets in six of these video games.
Cagliari, having received solely as soon as of their final 17 Serie A video games in opposition to Roma, faces a troublesome problem with coach Claudio Ranieri needing factors to keep away from relegation.
Cagliari’s current loss to Torino, regardless of a tribute to membership legend Gigi Riva, highlighted their battle, particularly in away video games.
Roma Serie A kind:
W L D L W W
Roma kind (all competitions):
D L L W W W
Cagliari Serie A kind:
L D D W L L
Cagliari kind (all competitions):
D L D W L L
Group Information
Roma’s Daniele De Rossi can rely on new signings, together with Angelino from Galatasaray, who might debut as a result of Leonardo Spinazzola’s absence.
Tommaso Baldanzi would possibly begin on the bench, and Renato Sanches may return from harm. Leandro Paredes is again after a suspension.
Nonetheless, Tammy Abraham and Chris Smalling are out, Evan Ndicka is on the Africa Cup of Nations, and Andrea Belotti and Marash Kumbulla are on mortgage.
Lorenzo Pellegrini, scoring in his final two video games, goals for a 3rd. He’ll play midfield with Paulo Dybala and Stephan El Shaarawy supporting Romelu Lukaku.
Claudio Ranieri has added Yerry Mina and Gianluca Gaetano to Cagliari’s squad, with Mina anticipated to strengthen the protection.
Andrea Petagna would possibly lead the assault, as accidents have an effect on the group. Nicolas Viola, typically a substitute scorer, would possibly begin.
Roma doable beginning lineup:
Patricio;
Karsdorp, Mancini, Llorente, Angelino;
Pellegrini, Paredes, Cristante;
El Shaarawy, Dybala;
Lukaku
Cagliari doable beginning lineup:
Scuffet;
Wieteska, Mina, Dossena;
Zappa, Nandez, Makoumbou, Prati, Augello;
Viola;
Petagna
Prediction: Roma 2-0 Cagliari
Contemplating Roma’s robust dwelling efficiency and Cagliari’s difficulties away, Roma is prone to safe a win. Beneath De Rossi’s management, Roma ought to simply declare one other victory.