AS Roma face a key week with two away Serie A fixtures, starting with the trip to Torino on Monday, September 14. The Giallorossi, second in the table with 9 points, then travel to face Inter at the San Siro on September 19 in a clash that could shape the early title race.
The match against Torino, scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET, comes on the back of a European draw against Fenerbahçe. Roma are unbeaten in their last five official matches, with three wins and two draws. The coach has almost a full squad available, with Manu Koné the only player currently sidelined through injury. The defence, which has conceded just one goal in three league games, will be tasked with repeating the performances seen against Fiorentina and Lecce.
Defensive numbers
Defensive solidity is a key strength for this Roma side. With 10 goals scored and only one conceded, the team has the best goal difference in the league alongside Lazio. The back line has kept a clean sheet in two of the three Serie A matches played so far. This will be vital in the upcoming away games, starting in Turin where Roma won 2-0 last season.
Preparing for Inter
All the work this week is also geared towards the big match against Inter. The clash at the San Siro represents the first real test against a direct title rival. The team approaches the match in high spirits due to their league position and positive run of results. The schedule for the upcoming matches can be found on the site's fixtures page.
The midfield, led by Bryan Cristante who scored in Turkey, will need to be precise in possession to control both games. The attack, which saw Soulé and Dybala decisive against Atalanta, will have the chance to build on its effectiveness. The full list of players available to the manager is in the squad section.
The match against Torino will be broadcast live on Most important+. After this fixture, the team will have four full days of work to prepare for the clash with Inter, a match that could provide an important early signal in the title race. Roma face Torino aiming to maintain their second-place position in the standings.
