Roma vs. Udinese: Serie A Official Week 11 Line-ups
Roma faces Udinese at Stadio Olimpico at 17:00 GMT, but squad rotation is impossible due to multiple injuries. Artem Dovbyk and Matias Soulé will lead the attack alongside Lorenzo Pellegrini, as Paulo Dybala, Leon Bailey, Evan Ferguson, and Angelino remain sidelined.
The Giallorossi recently defeated Rangers in Glasgow during the Europa League but suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Milan in Serie A. Dybala’s injury occurred during a saved penalty and will keep him out for several weeks, limiting coach Gian Piero Gasperini's attacking options.
Udinese enters the match buoyed by a surprising 1-0 win over Atalanta last week, which improved their standing in the Serie A table. Keinan Davis returns from injury but is only fit for the bench, while Thomas Kristensen and Lennon Miller are unavailable.
Adam Buksa leads Udinese’s frontline alongside former Roma player Nicolò Zaniolo. Zaniolo has revived his career with Udinese but faces a hostile reception from Stadio Olimpico fans, who remember his exuberant celebration here while playing for Atalanta and his public transfer demands in January 2023.
"The Giallorossi swept Rangers aside in Glasgow on Thursday in the Europa League, but in Serie A are coming off a painful 1-0 defeat to Milan."
"Zaniolo will be targeted by the Stadio Olimpico fans, having celebrated wildly when he scored here as an opponent for Atalanta."
Author's summary: Roma struggles with injuries while facing an energized Udinese side, led by revitalized Zaniolo, in a crucial Serie A Week 11 clash at Stadio Olimpico.