Roma expected to make big changes against Juventus amid injury crisis | OneFootball

Mario Hermoso is increasingly in doubt for tonight’s Serie A showdown with Juventus, so Roma could be forced to transform their defence, but Paulo Dybala may well start.

It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium at 19.45 GMT.

The Giallorossi made the trip to Turin without injured Artem Dovbyk, while Neil El Aynaoui and Evan Ndicka are on Africa Cup of Nations duty.

Hermoso not expected to start for Roma

ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Mario Hermoso (R) of AS Roma celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Parma Calcio 1913 at Stadio Olimpico on October 29, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Coach Gian Piero Gasperini had warned in yesterday’s press conference that Hermoso was also suffering from muscle fatigue and remained in doubt.

The latest reports from Sky Sport Italia, Il Tempo and others suggest Hermoso’s recovery is not going well, so he too is unlikely to start.

It is possible Jan Ziolkowski will be given the nod, although the summer signing has been given very limited playing time so far this season.

The 20-year-old Polish talent started just two games, one where he was hauled off after 30 minutes for a tactical decision, the other he was substituted at half-time.

ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 27: Jan Ziolkowski and his mate Niccolo Pisilli of AS Roma in action during the warm up before the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between AS Roma and FC Midtjylland at Stadio Olimpico on November 27, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

We could also see Devyne Rensch dragged back into the defensive three from his usual full-back role to plug the gaps, alternatively Zeki Celik will play there on his return from suspension.

Dybala is tipped to be part of the trident attack with Matias Soulé and Evan Ferguson.

Roma probable (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Rensch, Mancini, Ziolkowski; Celik, Cristante, Koné, Wesley; Soulé, Dybala; Ferguson