After Napoli's big win at San Siro last evening, Roma will look to defeat Cagliari at the Olimpico to maintain sole possession of second place in the standings. Manager Spalletti will be once again without Salah, who is playing in Africa Cup, he's expected to line up with three defenders at the back, Bruno Peres and Emerson Palmieri on the wings with De Rossi and Strootman in the middle. Nainggolan and Perotti are expected to support Dzeko up front- here is the expected lineup:
Roma (3-4-2-1): Szczesny, Rüdiger, Fazio, Manolas; Bruno Peres, De Rossi, Strootman, Emerson Palmieri; Nainggolan, Perotti; Dzeko.