As Roma prepares to face Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico on May 4, 2026, fans are left wondering why Paulo Dybala is still on the bench despite hopes for his return. Both teams are struggling with significant injuries, impacting their performance in this crucial Serie A match.
Key player updates:
- Paulo Dybala is on the bench for Roma due to ongoing fitness concerns.
- Neil El Aynaoui is suspended, while Lorenzo Pellegrini, Artem Dovbyk, and Evan Ferguson are injured.
- Fiorentina’s Moise Kean, Roberto Piccoli, Niccolò Fortini, and Tariq Lamptey are also sidelined due to injuries.
Roma’s lineup features players like Svilar and Malen, who hope to secure a victory that would bring them within a point of Juventus for Champions League qualification. The pressure is on as they come off a recent 2-0 win against Bologna.
On the other hand, Fiorentina is looking to solidify their safety from the relegation zone after a seven-match unbeaten run in Serie A. They have drawn their last two matches but aim to push for a decisive win against Roma.
Match details:
- The match kicks off at 19:45 UK time (20:45 CEST).
- Albert Guðmundsson will play as a False 9 for Fiorentina.
- Robin Gosens and Fabiano Parisi have returned to the Fiorentina squad.
Both teams face uncertainties regarding their rosters as they navigate through injury challenges. Fans will be hoping for an exciting match as these two clubs vie for crucial points in their respective battles—Roma for Champions League qualification and Fiorentina for safety in Serie A.
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