AS Roma vs Fenerbahçe: Expected Lineups and Team Updates for UEFA Champions League Clash

AS Roma and Fenerbahçe Return to UEFA Champions League Action

After a long break, AS Roma and Fenerbahçe meet for their opening UEFA Champions League match of the season on Thursday at Istanbul’s Chobani Stadyumu. Both teams are eager to make an impact as they resume continental competition.

AS Roma’s Strong Form Ahead of the Game

AS Roma travel to Istanbul in impressive shape, riding high on a string of victories in Serie A under coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The Italian side currently tops the Serie A standings, having won all three league fixtures so far. Their campaign started with commanding 4-0 wins over Fiorentina and Lecce, followed by a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Atalanta last weekend, maintaining their perfect record.

AS Roma Team News

The squad arrives in excellent condition, with minimal injury concerns. Captain Lorenzo Pellegrini remains sidelined due to a persistent thigh injury and will miss the trip. Beyond Pellegrini, the team is nearly at full strength, allowing Gasperini to field a potent and deep attacking lineup.

Leading the attack will be the in-form striker Donyell Malen alongside the vital Paulo Dybala, both fit and expected to start. Additionally, Matias Soulé and full-back Nahuel Molina are likely to feature in the starting eleven.

Predicted AS Roma Starting Lineup

• Goalkeeper: Svilar
• Defenders: Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso
• Midfielders: Molina, Cristante, Kone, Wesley
• Forwards: Dybala, Soulé, Malen

Match Details

• Date and Time: Thursday, 10th September, 5:45pm BST
• Venue: Chobani Stadyumu, Istanbul
• Broadcast: Live in the UK on TNT Sports 2