Roma seems to rebound after a slight stumble earlier than the worldwide break as they welcome Serie A strugglers Udinese on Sunday night on the Stadio Olimpico.
Following a goalless derby draw with Lazio and a defeat within the Europa League in opposition to Slavia Prague, Jose Mourinho’s Giallorossi goals for a decisive victory this weekend.
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A scoreless draw within the Derby della Capitale left Roma in seventh place in Serie A earlier than the worldwide break.
Regardless of their incapacity to attain, Rui Patricio’s essential saves ensured a clear sheet within the stalemate in opposition to Lazio.
After a promising begin propelled by Romelu Lukaku, Roma has confronted scoring points in two of their final three league matches.
Their latest Europa League match in opposition to Slavia Prague additionally ended goalless, elevating considerations about their offensive prowess.
Although Mourinho’s staff displayed late heroics in earlier matches, their inconsistency has left them exterior the highest 4.
A win in opposition to Udinese is important for Roma, contemplating their historical past of success in opposition to the Bianconeri.
Udinese, regardless of a difficult begin to the season, confirmed glimpses of resurgence by grabbing 4 factors from video games in opposition to AC Milan and Atalanta.
The staff’s capacity to safe factors in opposition to high sides has helped them rise from the relegation zone.
The Fruilani have struggled to seek out the again of the online however have remained resolute defensively.
Below present coach Gabriele Cioffi, Udinese is unbeaten of their final seven away video games, aiming to increase this streak in opposition to Roma.
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For Roma, the injured checklist has decreased with solely Chris Smalling, Tammy Abraham, and Marash Kumbulla set to overlook the upcoming fixture.
Paulo Dybala and Leandro Paredes are anticipated to play an important function in opposition to Udinese.
Udinese, lacking key gamers akin to Gerard Deulofeu, Kingsley Ehizibue, Enzo Ebosse, and Brenner due to accidents, would possibly face a range problem.
Christian Kabasele returns from suspension, including depth to the squad.
Potential Lineups
Roma attainable beginning lineup:
Patricio;
Mancini, Llorente, Ndicka;
Karsdorp, Bove, Cristante, Pellegrini, Spinazzola;
Dybala, Lukaku
Udinese attainable beginning lineup:(3-5-1-1)
Silvestri;
Kabasele, Bijol, Perez;
Ebosele, Samardzic, Walace, Lovric, Zemura;
Pereyra;
Success
Prediction: Roma 1-0 Udinese
Anticipate Roma to safe a victory at house in opposition to Udinese, capitalizing on their defensive resilience. Udinese’s incapacity to threaten Roma’s protection would possibly lead to a slender win for the Giallorossi.