The latest from the fields and the probable lineups of Rome-Atalanta (Sunday at 8.45pm, referee Guida, live TV on Dazn/Sky):
The latest from Rome
After the point taken against Tottenham in London, Ranieri is now focusing on the match against Atalanta. The Serie A championship leaves no room for tactics, especially with a ranking that still requires improvement. Possible changes in Roma’s lineup: El Shaarawy remains firm in the lane, while the return of Cristante and Pellegrini is looming in the midfield. The situation of Dybala is uncertain, and he could be used during the match or start as a starter alongside Dovbyk. (from Rome, Debora Carletti)
The latest from Bergamo
Only two absentees for Gian Piero Gasperini ahead of the match against Roma. Zappacosta is still dealing with the soleus problem (he could return against Real Madrid), while Scamacca will be available again in January. In defense there will be room for Kossounou, Hien and Kolasinac (Carnesecchi confirmed between the posts): Ederson returns in the middle of the field (suspended in the Champions League) together with De Roon, Bellanova and Ruggeri will position themselves on the external lanes. In attack there is the usual doubt as to whether or not to deploy the attacking midfielder, at the moment the trident is favored with Retegui escorted by Lookman and De Ketelaere. (from Bergamo, Patrick Iannarelli)