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Diego Llorente, Chris Smalling to return to Roma’s starting line-up after international break

Andy Mattioli
TURIN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 24: Diego Llorente of AS Roma in action during the Serie A TIM match between Torino FC and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on September 24, 2023 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty Images)

Roma defenders Diego Llorente and Chris Smalling are expected to be back from injury after the international break.

According to Il Messaggero, the two centrebacks are nearing the final stages of recovery from their respective injuries.

This means they should be back at Mourinho’s full disposal for the match against Monza.

The newspaper reports that Llorente and Smalling are thus expected to return to Roma’s starting formation with Bryan Cristante no longer needing to play as a centreback.

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