Roma Confirm Soulé as False Nine at Cremonese as Hermoso Misses Out

Napoli’s victory puts pressure on Roma to protect top spot after the international break.

Overview

Official line-ups show Matías Soulé starting as a false nine with Tommaso Baldanzi and Lorenzo Pellegrini in support.
Jan Ziolkowski is named in Roma’s back three as the wing-backs remain unchanged despite pre-match speculation.
Gian Piero Gasperini confirms Mario Hermoso is out with a muscle problem and lists Paulo Dybala, Artem Dovbyk, Leon Bailey and Angelino among the absentees.
Evan Ferguson is available but not fully fit, influencing the decision to go strikerless from kickoff.
Gasperini warns of a hard-fought contest and Cremonese start Jamie Vardy up front underlining the test at the Stadio Zini.