Europa League: Roma vs Bologna – Probable Line-ups & Broadcast Info
Tonight, AS Roma, featuring Donyell Malen, will host Santiago Castro's Bologna at the Stadio Olimpico for the crucial second leg of their Europa League Round of 16 tie. The match is scheduled to kick off at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT). The initial encounter in Bologna concluded in a 1-1 draw, setting the stage for a tense decider.
Roma faces significant challenges in their attacking options, with Artem Dovbyk, Evan Ferguson, Paulo Dybala, and Matias Soulé sidelined due to injury. Additionally, Lorenzo Venturino is unavailable as he's not registered on the UEFA list. Bologna also contends with absences, as Juan Miranda is suspended, and both Lorenzo De Silvestri and Eivind Helland are not included in their European squad.
Reports from various reputable sports outlets suggest that Stephan El Shaarawy is expected to start in an attacking midfield role for Roma, which would see Lorenzo Pellegrini begin on the bench. For Bologna, coach Italiano is anticipated to field Tommaso Pobega, Lewis Ferguson, and Remo Freuler in the central midfield, supporting a front line likely comprising Federico Bernardeschi, Castro, and Jonathan Rowe. The victor of this tie will advance to the quarter-finals to face either Aston Villa or Lille.
Roma vs. Bologna – Broadcast Information
Fans in the UK and Ireland can catch the live action on TNT Sports 8, while viewers in the USA can tune in via Paramount+.
Roma vs. Bologna – Predicted Line-ups
Roma (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Celik, Kone, Pisilli, Wesley; Cristante, El Shaarawy; Malen.
Bologna (4-3-3): Ravaglia; Zortea, Vitik, Lucumì, Joao Mario; Ferguson, Freuler, Pobega; Bernardeschi, Castro, Rowe.
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