Coppa Italia R16: Roma vs. Sampdoria – Confirmed line-ups | OneFootball

Claudio Ranieri has named a relatively strong Roma side for Wednesday evening’s Coppa Italia Round of 16 tie against Sampdoria, who have already beaten two Serie A sides in the competition in 2024-25.

Kick-off is due at 20.00 GMT.

You can follow the action as it unfolds on the Football Italia LIVEBLOG.

A reminder: If this game ends level after 90 minutes, we will head straight to a penalty shoot-out. There will be no extra-time.

First team regulars Mario Hermoso and Evan Ndicka start at centre-back for the Giallorossi joined by full-back Zeki Celik in the back three. There is also a start for back-up goalkeeper Maty Ryan.

Leandro Paredes is given the nod in the centre of the park, joined by Italy youngster Nicolo Pisili. They will play behind Nicola Zalewski and Tommaso Baldanzi, who support Artem Dovbyk up front.

Roma’s Artem Dovbyk scores the 1-0 goal during the UEFA Europa League soccer match AS Roma vs Dynamo Kyiv at Olimpico stadium in Rome, Italy, 24 October 2024. EPA-EFE/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

Sampdoria, who have already beaten both Como and rivals Genoa in the Coppa Italia this season,  have made nine changes to the team that drew 0-0 with Spezia in Serie B over the weekend.

Roma vs. Sampdoria: Confirmed line-ups

Roma (3-4-2-1): Ryan; Celik, Ndicka, Hermoso; Saelemaekers, Paredes, Pisili, Angelino; Zalewski, Baldanzi; Dovbyk.

Sampdoria (4-3-3): Vismara; Venuti, Meulensteen, Vulikic, Veroli; Akinsanmiro, Yeper, Vieira; Borini, Leonardi, Pedrola.