Paredes, Hummels return to Roma’s line-up vs Porto | OneFootball

On Thursday night, Roma will play the first leg of the Europa League playoffs against Porto, and Claudio Ranieri has clear ideas: in such a delicate match, experience and character will be needed.

The Giallorossi coach will rely on the players who are most accustomed to direct elimination matches, focusing on Mats Hummels and Leandro Paredes, both back in top form after the rest granted in the away match in Venice.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the two will therefore find a starting place in the heart of the defense and midfield, ensuring solidity and balance to the team.

In attack, however, Paulo Dybala – Artem Dovbyk have been confirmed, with the Argentine who will try to find the back of the net away from Italy.

La Joya has not scored in an international setting since the Budapest final in 2023, a fast that Ranieri hopes can be broken in the match at the Do Dragão.