Roma’s veteran coach Claudio Ranieri welcomes back Alexis Saelemaekers after a two-month ankle injury layoff, but still grapples with key absences. Mario Hermoso and Eldor Shomurodov remain unavailable, while rising talent Niccolo Pisilli serves a suspension for accumulated bookings.
Captain Lorenzo Pellegrini may return to the starting lineup, with Paulo Dybala and Stephan El Shaarawy expected to support striker Artem Dovbyk. Saelemaekers, Tommaso Baldanzi, and Matias Soule are potential substitutes should Ranieri opt for changes.
On the Atalanta side, coach Gian Piero Gasperini faces his own challenges, including a touchline ban. The visitors will miss Rome-native Gianluca Scamacca and former Roma player Davide Zappacosta, but Nicolo Zaniolo could feature against his former club. Giorgio Scalvini, recovering from an ACL injury, is set for a spot on the bench.
Atalanta’s attack looks formidable, led by top scorer Mateo Retegui, who has made club history with 12 goals at this stage of the Serie A season. Charles De Ketelaere and Ademola Lookman complete a potent offensive trio, though Lookman has yet to score against Roma.
Roma (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Celik, Kone, Pellegrini, Angelino; Dybala, El Shaarawy; Dovbyk
Atalanta (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac; Bellanova, Ederson, De Roon, Ruggeri; De Ketelaere, Lookman; Retegui
