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Shomurodov, Saelemaekers set to start in Roma-Lecce

Andy Mattioli
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Tonight, Roma are scheduled to face Lecce in a crucial Serie A fixture.

The Giallorossi must bounce back following the recent defeats to Napoli and Atalanta.

Ranieri will not have Cristante at his orders as the midfielder is sidelined due to pain in his left ankle.

Dovbyk is not at his best in attack: the usual knee discomfort has been compounded by the flu.

The Ukrainian striker has never trained with the group during the week, which is why it seems unlikely he will be used from the start.

According to today’s reports in Italian media, there are therefore two possibilities: Dybala as a false nine or a chance from the first for Shomurodov.

At the moment the odds indicate the second option. Pellegrini, on the other hand, is improving. He will be back on the pitch, but more in the second half than in the first.

On the right, there will be space for Saelemaekers, with Celik who will rest on the bench.

The midfield has been confirmed – Koné and Paredes – as has the defense: Svilar will have Mancini, Hummels and Ndicka up front. Angelino on the left.

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