Daniele De Rossi’s AS Roma endeavors to sustain competitive momentum in pursuit of the fourth position in the league standings through a prospective triumph over Lecce.
The encounter between Lecce and AS Roma is scheduled to commence at 17:00 Greenwich Mean Time at the Stadio Via del Mare in Lecce.
AS Roma has demonstrated consistent form subsequent to De Rossi’s assumption of managerial duties in January, securing victory in seven of their previous nine Serie A fixtures. This commendable streak has positioned them in close contention for the fourth position, trailing Bologna by a marginal three points as they approach the Easter weekend.
AS Roma will be deprived of the services of injured players Rasmus Kristensen, Leonardo Spinazzola, and Sardar Azmoun. Furthermore, Paulo Dybala’s participation remains uncertain due to a muscular ailment, while Lorenzo Pellegrini is ineligible owing to suspension.
Conversely, Lecce has encountered formidable challenges in recent months, garnering a mere eight points from their preceding 13 league matches. Consequently, they presently cling precariously to a three-point advantage over relegation-threatened Frosinone.
Lecce’s squad is depleted with the absence of Mohamed Kaba due to injury, while Lameck Banda is unlikely to feature due to a knee ailment.
In their previous encounter in November, AS Roma emerged victorious with a narrow 2-1 triumph over Lecce, courtesy of goals from Azmoun and Romelu Lukaku.
Probable line-ups for Lecce vs Roma
Lecce (4-3-3): Falcone; Gendrey, Baschirotto, Pongracic, Gallo; Blin, Ramadani, Oudin; Almqvist, Krstovic, Piccoli.
Roma (4-3-3): Svilar; Karsdorp, Mancini, N’Dicka, Angelino; Cristante, Paredes, Aouar; Baldanzi, Lukaku, El Shaarawy.