AS Roma welcome Fiorentina to the Stadio Olimpico on Monday for their opening Serie A game of the new campaign.
The Giallorossi start the season hoping to turn pre-season flashes into steady form after mixed preparations. Roma showed attacking firepower but also defensive frailties, surrendering a large advantage in a chaotic 3-3 draw with Cannes. They then endured a heavy 4-1 defeat to Cardiff City, recovered with a 4-1 win over Newport County, and were beaten 3-0 by Brighton. Their warm-ups finished with a competitive 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund.
AS Roma team news
Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini must make several selection calls for tonight’s Serie A curtain-raiser at the Olimpico.
Captain Lorenzo Pellegrini remains out until September with an ongoing fitness problem, leaving a midfield vacancy.
On the positive side, winger Wesley has fully recovered from an ankle sprain and is likely to start on the flank.
New high-profile signing Nahuel Molina is due to make his competitive debut at right-back.
The biggest decision is who will occupy the attacking midfield slot alongside Paulo Dybala: newcomer Rodrigo Mora is pushing Matías Soulé hard for the role.
Up front, experienced striker Donyell Malen is the strong favourite to lead the line ahead of recent signing Santiago Castro.
Mile Svilar is expected in goal behind a back three of Gianluca Mancini, Evan N’Dicka, and Mario Hermoso.
AS Roma predicted lineup
Possible AS Roma starting XI: Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Molina, Kone, Cristante, Wesley; Soule, Dybala; Malen
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 7:45pm BST on Monday, 24th August.
How to watch AS Roma vs Fiorentina?
In the United Kingdom, the AS Roma vs Fiorentina match will be broadcast live tonight on DAZN.
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