Ranieri is already strategizing for Thursday’s make-or-break match: a team rotation similar to what we saw last Sunday at Penzo is highly likely. Among those who will be absent are Dybala, Rensch, and Cristante.

Roma is poised to return to the pitch following the first leg of the Europa League playoffs against Porto. In Parma (kick-off at 6:00 PM), the search is on for the third consecutive away win in the league (following Udine and Venice), but Ranieri is already planning around the crucial match on Thursday; it’s very likely we’ll see player rotation similar to what we saw last Sunday at Penzo. Among those missing are Dybala, Rensch and Cristante (who is suspended). There will therefore be room for the newcomers: set to start from the first minute are Gourna-Douath (with either Koné or Paredes beside him), Nelsson and Salah-Eddine to give Angelino a bit of rest. Returning on the right flank is Saelemaekers (who will not be there against Porto) while upfront is the duo of Baldanzi-ElSha supporting Shomurodov. TUTTOSPORT (3-4-2-1): Taking the field with a formation of 3-4-2-1 is Svilar at goal; Celik, Hummels, and Ndicka in defense; Saelemaekers, Paredes, Koné, and Salah-Eddine make up the four-man midfield; and the forward line boasts Baldanzi, El Shaarawy, and Shomurodov as the attacking trio.

THE MESSENGER (3-4-2-1): Identical in formation, Svilar holds the fort as the goalkeeper; defense relies on Mancini, Nelsson, and Ndicka; the midfield presence is commanded by Saelemaekers, Paredes, Gourna-Douath, and Salah-Eddine; and the front line is powered by Baldanzi, El Shaarawy, and Shomurodov.
THE LINE-UP (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini, Nelsson, Ndicka; Saelemaekers, Gourna-Douath, Koné, Salah-Eddine; Baldanzi, El Shaarawy; Shomurodov.