Paulo Dybala starts to a great reception after deciding to stay at Roma with Artem Dovbyk and Matias Soulé against Empoli.
It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).
The Giallorossi fans had a tumultuous week, as after Dybala had emptied his lockers and said his goodbyes, he suddenly changed his mind and rejected a contract worth €75m over three years to play for Saudi Pro League team Al-Qadsiah.
This turnaround saw him treated like a hero and he’s bound to get a huge ovation at the Stadio Olimpico tonight, especially as he gets his first start of the season.
Leandro Paredes also returns from suspension in midfield.
Empoli began their campaign with a draw against Monza and are missing Samuele Perisan, Szymon Zurkowski, Luca Belardinelli and Tyronne Ebuehi.
Alberto Grassi is also suspended along with coach Roberto D’Aversa.
Roma vs. Empoli line-ups
Roma: Svilar; Celik, Mancini, N’Dicka, Angelino; Cristante, Paredes, Pellegrini; Dybala, Soulé; Dovbyk
Empoli: Vasquez; Walukiewicz, Ismajli, Viti; Gyasi, Henderson, Maleh, Pezzella; Fazzini, Solbakken; Colombo
Player statistic
| 26' |  |
Youssef Maleh | ||
| 45' |  |
Emmanuel Gyasi (Assist: Lorenzo Colombo) |
| 58' | |
Ola Solbakken | ||
| 61' |  |
Lorenzo Colombo | ||
| Eldor Shomurodov (Assist: Tommaso Baldanzi) |
|
80' | ||
| 84' | |
Liberato Cacace |
Match statistic
