Here’s the latest news from the training grounds and the predicted line-ups for Roma vs Empoli:
Latest on Roma
Svilar will be confirmed as the starting goalkeeper, while De Rossi is expected to field a back four with Celik on the right, Angeliño on the left, and the central pairing of Mancini and Ndicka. In midfield, Leandro Paredes will return to the starting XI after serving a one-match ban, with Le Fée and Cristante competing for the other spot. Pellegrini, as captain, is guaranteed a starting berth. The attacking trio will consist of Soulé, Dovbyk, and either El Shaarawy or Dybala, who has chosen to remain at Roma after rejecting offers from Saudi Arabia (reported by Debora Carletti from Rome).
Latest on Empoli
For the trip to Rome, D’Aversa could field the same eleven that started against Monza. Vasquez will be in goal, behind a back three of Walukiewicz, Ismajli, and Viti. Gyasi and Pezzella will occupy the wing-back positions, with the latter favoured over Cacace. The midfield is still without the suspended Grassi, so Maleh and Henderson are likely to start again. There are few doubts about the attacking midfield, with Fazzini and Esposito supporting the lone striker, Colombo (reported by Simone Galli from Empoli).
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