AS Roma travel to the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Sunday for a crucial Serie A clash with Torino.
The visitors are aiming to respond immediately after their defeat to the same opponents in the Coppa Italia earlier this week and maintain their push towards the top end of the table.
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AS Roma team news
Their task is complicated by mounting problems in the attack. Artem Dovbyk is set to undergo surgery in Finland on Monday to treat a myotendinous injury in his left thigh, a procedure that is expected to sideline him for at least two months, with his comeback projected around April according to Sky Sport Italia and club communications.
Evan Ferguson is also a major fitness concern after the Republic of Ireland striker picked up a heavy blow to his lower back in Roma’s 2-0 league victory against Sassuolo. He was forced off in the first half of that match, but initial assessments suggest the injury is a severe bruise rather than something more serious, and Roma have publicly downplayed fears of a long-term absence.
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There is better news at the back for Gian Piero Gasperini. Gianluca Mancini returns to the squad after serving a one-match suspension, adding leadership and solidity to the Giallorossi defence.
However, the coach must still cope without key creative figures Lorenzo Pellegrini and Tommaso Baldanzi, who remain sidelined through injury, while midfielder Neil El Aynaoui is away on international duty with Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations final phase.
To offset their injury issues in forward areas, Roma have moved decisively in the transfer market. Dutch international Donyell Malen has joined from Aston Villa on a deal that sees him arrive initially on loan, with Roma confirming that the agreement includes an obligation to buy once certain conditions are met.
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AS Roma predicted lineup
Possible AS Roma starting XI: Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Celik, Cristante, Kone, Wesley; Soule, Dybala; Malen
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 5pm BST on Sunday, 18th January.
How to watch Torino vs AS Roma?
Fans in the United Kingdom will be able to follow all the action live on DAZN.
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