Roma director Florent Ghisolfi provides an vital damage replace on Artem Dovbyk, who misses the Europa League play-off towards FC Porto. ‘We have to be clever and preserve the depth up.’
It kicks off on the Stadio Olimpico at 17.45 GMT.
The tie is broad open after the controversial 1-1 outcome within the first leg, the place the Giallorossi had been livid at referee Tobias Stieler for flinging playing cards round, together with two yellows for Bryan Cristante.
The midfielder is subsequently suspended this night together with Alexis Saelemaekers, whereas and is out of motion, plus Lucas Gourna-Douath and Anass Salah-Eddine not on the UEFA listing.
“I don’t know precisely how lengthy he’ll be out, but it surely doesn’t appear to be critical. Fortuitously, we’ve Shomurodov, who works exhausting for the group and is able to give his all,”
As soon as once more, regardless of the idea he would return to the beginning XI, Mats Hummels is on the bench for the fifth time within the final six aggressive video games.
Roma reassured by referee after first leg controversy
Claudio Ranieri was uncharacteristically livid with the referee following the primary leg, however appeared extra happy with the appointment of Francois Letexier.
“I do know this referee properly, he’s one of the best official in France and dependable, regardless of being fairly younger. The primary leg is previously, we’re extra reassured with this referee,” added Ghisolfi.
The play-offs have been disastrous up to now for Italian groups, as Juventus, Milan and Atalanta all crashed out of the Champions League, so did that put Roma much more on edge?
“We have to be clever. We realise the significance of the fixture and the difficulties, having seen Juventus, Atalanta and Milan, in order Mancini mentioned we have to discover the suitable stage of rigidity, focus and depth. We should use the reference to the group on the Stadio Olimpico to maintain that depth up all through the night.”
Roma patron Ryan Friedkin goes to be within the stands of the Stadio Olimpico this night, though the household has been quite distracted since additionally finishing the takeover of Premier League aspect Everton.