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Houssem Aouar replaces Lorenzo Pellegrini in Lecce showdown

Roma's Algerian midfielder #22 Houssem Aouar celebrates after scoring a penalty after the extra time during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 play-off football match between AS Roma and Feyenoord at the Olympic stadium in Rome on February 22, 2024. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)
Andy Mattioli

Algerian midfielder Houssem Aouar is expected to feature in Daniele De Rossi’s line-up tonight.

As Roma prepare to face Lecce in a crucial away game in Salento, the Giallorossi will have to deal with the absence of their skipper, Lorenzo Pellegrini, who is ruled out for the match due to suspension.

In his place, Corriere dello Sport reports that Houssem Aouar is guaranteed to start alongside Bryan Cristante and Leandro Paredes.

This will be Aouar’s third consecutive Serie A start for Roma following his appearances from kick-off in the games against Fiorentina – where he scored – and the last match before the international break with Sassuolo.

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