Roma begin their 2024-25 Europa League campaign with a visit from LaLiga side Athletic Club, and Ivan Juric could reward recent goalscorer Tommaso Baldanzi with his first start of the season.
Thursday’s reports suggest that Baldanzi is in contention to partner Paulo Dybala in the supporting roles behind centre-forward Artem Dovbyk in a 3-4-2-1.
20-year-old midfielder Niccolo Pisilli could also keep his starting position in central midfield, alongside either Bryan Cristante or Manu Kone.
Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka and Mario Hermoso are the expected centre-backs in a Giallorossi back three.
Kick-off is due at 20.00 BST.
Europa League: Roma vs Athletic Club – probable line-ups
Roma (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Celik, Pisilli, Cristante, Angelino; Dybala, Baldanzi; Dovbyk.
Athletic Club (4-2-3-1): Agirrezabala; Lekue, Paredes, Vivian, Berchiche; Ander Herrera, Prados; Nico Williams, Gomez, Iñaki Williams; Guruzeta
Where to watch Roma vs Athletic Club
Roma vs Athletic Club will be broadcast on TNT Sports channel 3 in the UK, as well as being available on line and via Discovery+.
CBS have the rights for Thursday’s game in the United States.
Supporters in Canada will be able to watch through DAZN, while those in Australia can watch through STAN Sports.
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