Roma vs Udinese: Serie A Week 11 Line-Ups
Roma face Udinese in Serie A Week 11 without the option for major squad rotation due to multiple injuries. The match kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 17:00 GMT.
Team News and Context
Roma recently defeated Rangers in Glasgow during the Europa League, but they suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Milan in domestic play. That match proved costly as Paulo Dybala picked up an injury during a saved penalty. He joins Leon Bailey, Evan Ferguson, and Angelino on the sidelines, leaving Gian Piero Gasperini with limited attacking choices.
As a result, Artem Dovbyk and Matias Soulé once again start up front, supported by Lorenzo Pellegrini.
Udinese’s Form and Key Players
Udinese arrive with confidence after their surprising 1-0 win against Atalanta last week, a victory that lifted them higher in the Serie A standings. Keinan Davis has recovered from injury but will start on the bench, with Thomas Kristensen and Lennon Miller unavailable. Adam Buksa leads the line alongside former Roma player Nicolò Zaniolo, who has rediscovered strong form with the Friulani.
“Zaniolo will be under close scrutiny from the Stadio Olimpico crowd, as he previously celebrated exuberantly here after scoring for Atalanta and later requested a transfer in January 2023.”
Match Preview Summary
- Kickoff: 17:00 GMT at Stadio Olimpico
- Roma attack led by Dovbyk, Soulé, and Pellegrini
- Dybala, Bailey, Ferguson, and Angelino remain injured
- Udinese rely on Buksa and Zaniolo in attack
- Davis fit but starting on the bench
Author’s Summary
Roma and Udinese clash in a pivotal Serie A fixture as both sides face injury woes and rely on key forwards to keep their momentum alive under mounting league pressure.