Key Takeaways
- French midfielder Manu Koné has rejoined full squad training following six weeks out with a thigh injury.
- Captain Lorenzo Pellegrini and striker Artem Dovbyk remain doubtful after completing separate individual sessions.
- Coach Claudio Ranieri could reunite the attacking trio of Soulé, Dybala and Malen for the first time in nearly three months.
AS Roma are intensifying their preparations for Monday’s Serie A fixture against Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico. The Giallorossi received encouraging news from their training complex at Trigoria this week.
Manu Koné has completed his recovery from a thigh problem that sidelined him for approximately six weeks. The French midfielder is now training with the main group and pushing for a place in the matchday squad. His comeback provides the coach with additional options in the centre of the pitch, with a potential rotation role alongside Pisilli already under consideration.
The situation is less positive for two key attackers. Both Lorenzo Pellegrini and Artem Dovbyk worked separately from their teammates during recent sessions. Medical staff do not want to rush their recoveries, with internal expectations pointing towards a return to group training next week rather than involvement against Fiorentina.
Young winger Robinio Vaz was absent with authorised permission but is scheduled to resume training on Friday as normal.
Ranieri looks set to have almost a full squad available for the clash. The attacking line-up may feature a familiar combination, as the front three of Matías Soulé, Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen could start together for the first time in almost 100 days. Wesley is expected to continue operating on the left flank.
Tactical reports suggest Roma will deploy a 3-4-2-1 system. Mile Svilar should start in goal, with a back three of Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka and either Mario Hermoso or Thomas Ghilardi. On the right side, Devyne Rensch and Kostas Tsimikas are competing for the starting berth.
The probable starting eleven: Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Rensch, Bryan Cristante, Koné, Wesley; Soulé, Pisilli; Malen.
The treatment room currently houses Dovbyk, Pellegrini and Ferguson. Meanwhile, Fiorentina also face selection issues, with Moise Kean and Luca Parisi set to miss the trip to the capital.