Pellegrini and Soule to start behind Dovbyk vs Udinese | OneFootball

Roma is preparing to face one of the most physical teams in the league.

Ekkelenkamp and Kabasele, 188 centimeters taller than each other, Atta and Ehizibue, the 191 centimeters taller than Buksa and Zaniolo, and the 192 centimeters taller than Bertola and Solet, pose a real threat to the Giallorossi.

The physical gap is significant: according to the probable lineups, as reported by Il Corriere dello Sport, there’s a 33 centimeter difference between the two teams, which could be chosen by their respective coaches.

Despite this, Gasperini’s team is third in aerial duels, 17.2 per game compared to Udinese’s 16.5. Runjaic’s team prefers to fight, engaging in 16 tackles per match, to win the ball back and advance up the pitch.

Udinese’s shots are converted 1% more than Roma’s (17% to 7%). The Roman team’s finishing problems are well known, but Glasgow could represent a turning point. In Scotland, Roma won 2-0 against Rangers, scoring twice from just three shots on target: a season-high, with 53 shots and only 10 goals scored.

Matias Soulé and Artem Dovbyk, who scored in the Europa League, will also start against Udinese, alongside Lorenzo Pellegrini. Wesley and Manu Konè will return from the start, replacing Kostas Tsimikas and a recovering Neil El Aynaoui.

The defense will remain the same to accommodate Niccolò Zaniolo: just a year ago, his wild celebration in front of his former fans at the Olimpico infuriated even Gasperini.