Europa League

De Rossi confident to have Lukaku, Smalling back for Bayer Leverkusen clash

Andy Mattioli
Roma's Belgian midfielder #90 Romelu Lukaku (R) speaks to Roma's Italian coach Daniele De Rossi as he leaves the pitch during the UEFA Europa League football match between AS Roma and AC Milan at San Siro Stadium, in Milan on April 18, 2024. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images)

Roma are looking to face Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of the Europa League semifinals on Thursday night.

After beating Udinese and drawing with Napoli last night, the Giallorossi will look to secure an important advantage in the first leg at home at the Stadio Olimpico.

According to Il Tempo, Daniele De Rossi is fairly confident to have Romelu Lukaku and Chris Smalling back at his disposal for Thursday night.

Lukaku is predicted to start after missing the last three games with a muscle injury.

Additionally, Rick Karsdorp is also expected to return to the team’s starting formation.

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