De Rossi trusts Baldanzi at Roma and gives Dybala update

Daniele De Rossi is assured Tommaso Baldanzi can shine for Roma towards Lecce this night and offers an replace on Paulo Dybala’s harm.

It kicks off on the Stadio By way of del Mare at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT).

You possibly can observe all of the build-up and motion because it occurs from right this moment’s 5 Serie A video games on the LIVEBLOG.

There’s a nice deal at stake for each groups, because the Giallorossi want a win to maintain up with Bologna within the race for Europe, whereas Lecce may break freed from the relegation tussle after right this moment’s stalemates.

Lorenzo Pellegrini is suspended, with Leonardo Spinazzola, Sardar Azmoun and Rasmus Kristensen injured, whereas Dybala is simply match for the bench, so Baldanzi will get a uncommon begin.

“Baldanzi is already a part of the squad so far as I’m involved, he comes from a smaller membership and has competitors for locations who’re taking part in distinctive soccer, so naturally taking part in time is proscribed,” De Rossi told DAZN.

“He was a bit extra timid firstly, that’s regular, however he’s settling in higher now and I’m completely relaxed having him begin right this moment.”

If the consequence continues to be within the steadiness, may Dybala be risked off the bench towards Lecce, or will he be rested forward of the clashes with Roma in Serie A and Milan within the Europa League?

“We’ll see as the sport goes on and what we’d like, Dybala by no means held again and had a small muscular concern we have to take care of, particularly in these previous couple of months of the season.”

It is usually a household affair, as a result of Lecce defender Antonino Gallo is married to the daughter of De Rossi’s assistant – and former Lecce star – Guillermo Giacomazzi.