Roma, after two victories in Europa League and Serie A, do not want to slow down. They'll host Gasperini's Atalanta squad at the Olimpico today, in a match that ended 3-3 last season. Fonseca announced in his press conference that Smalling will debut in central defense, as Mancini is disqualified for the match. Spinazzola may take Florenzi's spot in defense, as Florenzi is suffering from illness.
Cristante is favored over Diawara in midfield next to Veretout, with Zaniolo likely to start after beginning the past two matches on the bench. The attacking trident will likely be Dzeko, Pellegrini and Mkhitaryan.
Probable Formation (4-2-3-1): Pau Lopez; Spinazzola, Fazio, Smalling, Kolarov; Cristante, Veretout; Zaniolo, Pellegrini, Mkhitaryan; Dzeko.
