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.