"Seeking a much-welcomed Serie A response on Monday night, Roma will welcome Cagliari to the Stadio Olimpico. Starting with the hosts, while Roma might still have their sights firmly set on punching a lucrative Champions League return in 2026, the Wolves are certainly trying to find some recent stability. Last seen putting in a toothless performance as they fell to a 1-0 loss away at Udinese, Gian Piero Gasperini's men know the importance of claiming an immediate response here."
"However, signing off their Europa League group stage adventure with a 1-1 stalemate against Greek heavyweights Panathinaikos, the former Atalanta boss has not seen his squad register a single win from any of their previous three appearances across all competitions. In fact, this is the first time this season that Roma have failed to win three consecutive outings. Nevertheless, pencilled in as a standout contender on Monday night, it should be noted that Gasperini's side have suffered just a sole Serie A defeat in front of their own supporters since the middle of October."
"Roma Team News Missing out away at Udinese last week with a reported knee issue, Roma are once again sweating over the fitness of Portuguese ace Paulo Dybala here. Likewise, all still dealing with respective injury concerns, Gaspirini will be without the attacking trio of Stephan El Shaarawy, Artem Dovbyk and Brighton loanee Evan Ferguson. Despite failing to find his feet since completing a season-long loan switch from Liverpool over the summer, Greek international Konstantinos Tsimikas could get some minutes under his belt. Arriving from Aston Villa during the January transfer window, Donyell Malen will spearhead Roma's attack."
Roma will host Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico as they seek a much-welcomed Serie A response. Roma remain focused on a potential Champions League return in 2026 but have failed to win any of their previous three matches across all competitions. The side recently lost 1-0 at Udinese and signed off their Europa League group stage with a 1-1 draw against Panathinaikos. Roma have suffered just one Serie A defeat at home since mid-October. Multiple forwards are carrying injuries, with Paulo Dybala doubtful and Stephan El Shaarawy, Artem Dovbyk and Evan Ferguson unavailable. Cagliari arrive as heavy underdogs but are enjoying a purple patch in Serie A form.
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