AS ROMA NEWS – Claudio Ranieri must untie the last formation knots ahead of tonight’s match against Athletic Club. Celik’s absence forces the Giallorossi coach to review the defense, with Rensch ready to start on the right. In the center, the main doubt concerns Mats Hummels: the German could start from the bench, with Mancini in the center of the rearguard and Ndicka completing the defensive trio.
On the flanks there will be room for Angeliño and Saelemaekers, while in midfield Paredes will return after missing the first leg due to disqualification. Koné and one between Cristante and Pisilli will act alongside him, with Pellegrini slightly behind in the hierarchies. In attack, Paulo Dybala will lead the offensive department and will be hunting for a special goal: goal number 200 in his career. Alongside him, the ballot between Dovbyk and Shomurodov remains open, with the Ukrainian slightly favored. The Uzbek, who was decisive in the finale of the first leg match, could once again prove to be the extra weapon in the running game.
Sources: Il Tempo / Il Messaggero / Gazzetta dello Sport / Il Romanista
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CORRIERE DELLO SPORT – Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Rensch, Cristante, Paredes, Koné, Angelino; Dybala, Shomurodov.
