AS Roma and Napoli are set to battle in a pivotal Serie A showdown this Sunday at the Stadio Olimpico, with each team hungry for points amid a tight championship contest.
This matchup pits the table-topping Giallorossi against the reigning Serie A title holders, as both clubs aim to stamp their authority on Italy’s premier competition. The two teams are separated by just two points.
AS Roma team news
Positive updates emerged from Roma’s medical staff before facing Napoli. Manu Kone and Neil El Aynaoui, the midfield duo, passed their assessments without any ligament concerns. Club reports indicate El Aynaoui dealt with a bruise and sprain to his left knee, whereas Kone experienced a comparable issue in his right ankle. Medical experts at Trigoria consider the setbacks minor, targeting full availability for both ahead of this key game.
That said, Roma still grapples with key forward shortages. Artem Dovbyk stays out due to a tendon injury, projected to sideline him for four to six weeks. The Ukrainian forward picked up the problem in Roma’s 2-0 triumph against Udinese, ruling him out definitively here. Paulo Dybala and Leon Bailey are back from spells on the sidelines, with the Argentinian playing in Thursday’s 2-1 Europa League success versus Midtjylland. Angelino sits out with a virus, and Edoardo Bove continues to be absent over cardiac matters.
Evan Ferguson keeps building toward peak condition post-ankle trouble, having made the bench versus Midtjylland. Forward responsibilities should rest with Dybala, boasting one goal and one assist across eight league outings this term, paired with promising Matias Soule as a vital playmaker for Roma.
AS Roma predicted lineup
Possible AS Roma starting XI: Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Celik, Cristante, Kone, Wesley; Soule, Pellegrini; Dybala.
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 7:45pm BST on Sunday, 30th November.
How to watch AS Roma vs Napoli?
Fans in the UK can catch the action live via TNT Sports 1 and DAZN.
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