AS Roma heads to Athens for the concluding league phase fixture of this season’s UEFA Europa League against Panathinaikos.
The Italian side has already earned seeded status but is still aiming to lock in a top-eight berth for automatic progression to the round of 16, while the Greek titleholders battle to clinch at least a playoff berth.
Gasperini’s squad has hit a strong run of form mirroring their Serie A exploits, racking up four straight wins after a shaky European launch.
They convincingly beat Stuttgart 2-0 last week in Europa League action, dominating from start to finish, before sharing the spoils in a 1-1 draw with AC Milan.
AS Roma team news
Roma grapples with major forward shortages, as Evan Ferguson sits out with an ankle knock picked up late against Stuttgart—he featured on the bench versus Milan but is confirmed absent for this Europa League finale.
This exacerbates issues with Artem Dovbyk sidelined long-term following surgery, and Stephan El Shaarawy nursing ongoing Achilles problems.
Gasperini noted that new winter recruits Donyell Malen and Robinio Vaz can’t feature in Europa League ties before the knockouts. Paulo Dybala nursed a slight knee niggle post-Milan but trained positively, leaving his involvement a late call.
Devyne Rensch is back after skipping Milan due to a knee bruise, though Mario Hermoso and Manu Kone stay out with respective injuries.
AS Roma predicted lineup
Possible AS Roma starting XI:Svilar; Mancini, Ziolkowski, Ghilardi; Celik, Cristante, Pisilli, Tsmikas; Soule, Pellegrini; Dybala
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Thursday, 29th January.
How to watch Panathinaikos vs AS Roma?
UK fans can catch Panathinaikos vs AS Roma live on TNT Sports 7.
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