Roma need to show what they’re made of with a tricky trip to Torino, relying on Edin Dzeko, Robin Olsen and Javier Pastore.

It kicks off at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT), follow the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG.

The Giallorossi finished third last term and reached the Champions League semi-finals, but have been completely transformed over the summer.

Roma need to show what they’re made of with a tricky trip to Torino, relying on Edin Dzeko, Robin Olsen and Javier Pastore.

It kicks off at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT), follow the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG.

The Giallorossi finished third last term and reached the Champions League semi-finals, but have been completely transformed over the summer.

Alisson Becker, Radja Nainggolan and Bruno Peres left, replaced by Sweden international Olsen, Pastore of PSG, Bryan Cristante from Atalanta, Dutch talent Justin Kluivert and defender Ivan Marcano.

Steven Nzonzi was a late arrival from Sevilla, but he is not yet ready to feature, while William Bianda and Diego Perotti are also unavailable.

Coach Eusebio Di Francesco sticks with the 4-3-3 formation and brings in Pastore alongside Daniele De Rossi and Kevin Strootman, with Cengiz Under and Stephan El Shaarawy flanking Dzeko.

Torino have also revamped, although deadline day signings Simone Zaza and Roberto Soriano are only on the bench after moving from Valencia and Villarreal respectively.

Ex-Chelsea player Ola Aina is also on the bench, with newcomers Armando Izzo and Soualiho Meite starting.

Andrea Belotti seems to have rediscovered his confidence after injury problems and scored a brace in the Coppa Italia earlier this month.

Toro have beaten the Giallorossi only once at home in Serie A since 1990, along with 10 draws and five defeats.

Torino: Sirigu; Izzo, N’Koulou, Moretti; De Silvestri, Meite, Rincon, Baselli, Berenguer; Iago Falque, Belotti

Roma: Olsen; Florenzi, Manolas, Fazio, Kolarov; Pastore, De Rossi, Strootman; Under, Dzeko, El Shaarawy

Ref: Di Bello

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