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Preview: Roma vs Bayer Leverkusen – Teams News, Lineups & Prediction

April 30, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bayer Leverkusen, Europa League, International Football, Roma, Serie A Leave a comment

It's crunch time in the 2023/24 Europa League as Roma and Bayer Leverkusen go head-to-head in the first leg of their mouth-watering semi-final tie at the Stadio Olimpico. Thursday's revenge-poised clash in Rome is a repeat of last year's semi-final, with Giallorossi hoping for the same outcome.

The Roma owners are no strangers to coups de theatre, and they did it again, announcing that Daniele De Rossi will stay on the bench going forward.

De Rossi Admits Roma Underperformed Against Napoli

April 28, 2024 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A Leave a comment

Roma failed to take advantage of Bologna's slip-up against Udinese as they barely salvaged a 2-2 draw against Napoli on Sunday evening. Daniele De Rossi's side spent most of the Derby del Sole on a back foot and were lucky to leave the Diego Maradona Stadium undefeated.

Romelu Lukaku escaped without a major thigh problem but will still spend some time on the sidelines at a crucial time for Roma.

Lukaku Sidelined Due to Injury in Key Stretch for Roma

April 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayer Leverkusen, Europa League, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024 Leave a comment

Romelu Lukaku escaped without a major thigh problem but will still spend some time on the sidelines at a crucial time for Roma. He has been ruled out for Monday’s clash with Bologna and will be unavailable against Udinese and Napoli as well.

The recent zing by Francesco Totti is unlikely to impact Paulo Dybala’s future at Roma, also because they already have plenty of balls in the air up front.

Roma Facing Major Uncertainty Regarding Their Attack

March 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayer Leverkusen, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The recent zing by Francesco Totti is unlikely to impact Paulo Dybala’s future at Roma, also because they already have plenty of balls in the air up front. None of the other strikers will be part of next year’s squad for sure.

Matias Soulé received the most concrete offer from Saudi Arabia, but he's more likely headed the Premier League or Germany in the summer.

Soulé Starting to Draw Interest from the Bundesliga

February 12, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Matias Soulé received the most concrete offer from Saudi Arabia in the past window and has routinely been tipped to transfer to the Premier League, but he’s beginning to generate buzz in the Bundesliga as well. His entourage has recently reached out to an intermediary.

Milan seem willing to listen to their supporters and are having second thoughts about hiring Julen Lopetegui despite advanced talks.

Milan Ponder New Name to Succeed Pioli on the Bench

February 9, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani and coach Stefano Pioli have downplayed the chatter about the future in recent remarks, but the club is indeed looking around ahead of the summer, and Julen Lopetegui has emerged as a new option to take over.

Victor Osimhen alluded he would take the next step in his career at the end of the season, and president Aurelio De Laurentiis stated they were aware of it.

Napoli Begin Looking For Potential Osimhen Successors

January 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bayer Leverkusen, Bologna, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Napoli, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Victor Osimhen alluded he would take the next step in his career at the end of the season, and president Aurelio De Laurentiis stated they knew about his likely exit while negotiating his extension. The Partenopei have started searching for his replacement.

The Roma ownership will have big decisions to make at the end of the season since José Mourinho and director Tiago Pinto are both on expiring deals.

Roma Touched Base with Bayer Leverkusen’s Manager

December 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayer Leverkusen, Italian Football, La Liga, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

The Roma ownership will have big decisions to make at the end of the season since José Mourinho and director Tiago Pinto are both on expiring deals. Despite the Special One’s public remarks, the exec appears to have better chances of staying.

Liverpool, Newcastle United, Milan, and Roma are keen on Pierre Hincapié. However, he’s tied to his team long-term and has a hefty release clause

Liverpool, Milan, and Roma Eye Bayer Leverkusen Star

December 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liverpool, Newcastle United, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The top continental clubs are closely watching the high-flying Bayer Leverkusen close and have started to display interest in their talents. Liverpool, Newcastle United, Milan, and Roma are keen on Pierre Hincapié. However, he’s tied to his team long-term and has a hefty release clause.

Juventus are keeping tabs on possible summer replacements for Dusan Vlahovic, for instance, Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface.

Juventus Eye Up Bayer Leverkusen Ace as Vlahovic Heir

December 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus are trying to agree to a new deal with Dusan Vlahovic, but it's far from certain they'll indeed manage, and they are keeping tabs on possible summer replacements, for instance, Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface. The youngster has fully blossomed this year,

Napoli haven’t been able to properly replace Kim Min-Jae, and they could bring in a new center-back in January to plug the hole.

Napoli Go Back to the Well to Find a New Center-Back

December 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayer Leverkusen, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Wolverhampton

Napoli haven’t been able to properly replace Kim Min-Jae, and they could bring in a new center-back in January to plug the hole. While they have been tipped to add a left-back, Mario Rui will return soon, and Mathias Olivera should be ready by mid-January.

Juventus Reportedly Watch Two Bayern Leverkusen Players

November 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayer Leverkusen, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

The Juventus scouts have taken a close look at two players in particular during the recent continental fixtures, Florian Wirtz and Victor Boniface. The former is in very high demand, as he’s on the radar of all the top European teams. The latter figures to be more attainable.

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