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Join us for comprehensive pre-match analysis and real-time action from today`s five Serie A fixtures: Roma vs. Torino, Milan vs. Bologna, Atalanta vs. Lecce, Pisa vs. Udinese, and Sassuolo vs. Lazio.
The day kicks off at 11:30 UK time (10:30 GMT) as Roma aims to maintain their perfect record against a struggling Torino side.
At 14:00 UK time, both Atalanta and Lecce will be seeking their first victories, while Pisa hosts the giant-killers Udinese.
Lazio looks to build momentum against bottom-of-the-table Sassuolo at 17:00 UK time. Later, at 19:45 UK time (18:45 GMT), Milan and Bologna face off in a highly anticipated rematch of the Coppa Italia Final.
Serie A matches are available for live viewing in the UK on DAZN and TNT Sports, and for fans in the USA via Paramount+.
Match Updates and News:
El Aynaoui appears to be playing in a more advanced role than typical for a 3-5-2 formation, leaning towards a 3-4-1-2 setup. Torino has also switched to a three-man defense following two disappointing performances.
Kick-off for Roma vs. Torino!
Confirmed Line-ups:
Roma:
Torino:
The teams are entering the pitch at the Stadio Olimpico!
Roma director Frederic Massara admitted the club couldn`t fully complete the process of building Gian Piero Gasperini`s team in a single summer. He also commented on the situations involving Jadon Sancho and Lorenzo Pellegrini. For the full story, please refer to the complete article.
Teams are actively warming up ahead of kick-off.
Roma features Paulo Dybala and Matias Soulé upfront, suggesting a 3-5-2 formation without a traditional center-forward. Wesley has been declared fit despite a muscular issue. Torino has also adopted a three-man defense, with Ismajli surprisingly starting, despite initially being expected only for the bench.
Roma fields Paulo Dybala, Matias Soulé, and Neil El Aynaoui together for the first time as they host struggling Torino, who will start Cesare Casadei and Giovanni Simeone. Detailed team news is available in the dedicated report.
