Romelu Lukaku is in the squad for Roma and could potentially even start against Sassuolo, but Houssem Aouar is considered to replace Paulo Dybala. It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday at 17.00 GMT.
Milan and Roma will welcome back two midfielders from international duties earlier than expected, as Algeria have been eliminated from AFCON in the group stage, which means that Ismael Bennacer and Houssem Aouar will head back later this week, SportMediaset informs.
Roma midfielder Houssem Aouar has been diagnosed with a lesion to the adductor in his left thigh, but there is some good news against Bologna. The Algeria international was in the starting XI for the midweek Europa League victory over Sheriff Tiraspol at the Stadio Olimpico.
Houssem Aouar admitted he’s ‘had two bad games’ for Roma in recent weeks but underlined his desire to impress coach Jose Mourinho in the Europa League match against Sheriff.
AS Roma midfielder Houssem Aouar was delighted to score in victory at Cagliari. Aouar also says he's enjoying his football under Roma coach Jose Mourinho.
Houssem Aouar and Nicola Zalewski exited Friday’s loss to Milan due to muscular injuries, but they could be present once Serie A resumes in two weeks. Both are nursing thigh problems.
Houssem Aouar admits Jose Mourinho had a big say on his move to Roma. The former Lyon midfielder joined Roma this summer. He told Il Corriere dello Sport: Mourinho was fundamental for my move to Roma, I couldn't lose the opportunity to be coached by a phenomenon.
Houssem Aouar says he's enjoyed his first Roma preseason. The midfielder has arrived from Olympique Lyon this summer. He told Il Corriere dello Sport: "Certainly (Paulo) Dybala's talent is special, you see it in any training session.
Houssem Aouar is happy with his first weeks as a Roma player. The free transfer from Lyon scored in yesterday morning's friendly win against Boreale. Afterwards, Aouar told Il Corriere dello Sport: It's only the first game.
AS Roma have announced the signing of Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar. The France international moves to Roma as a free agent. Aouar comes off contract at Lyon at the end of the month when he will formally join Roma in a Bosman deal.
Midfielder Houssem Aouar has signed for AS Roma, the Serie A club said on Sunday.
Roma feel they are now the favourites to seal the transfer of Lyon playmaker Houssem Aouar this summer, ahead of Serie A rivals Napoli. This is according
Midfielder Houssem Aouar is said to be coming close to signing for Roma on a free transfer after seven years in France with Lyon. This is according to Di Marzio (via ChiesaDiTotti) who say that the Giallorossi have jumped to the front of the queue to sign the 24-year old, beating several teams in the process.
French soccer club Lyon have condemned the online abuse suffered by midfielder Houssem Aouar after he chose to represent Algeria over France.
The intense competition on the French national team has led to an increasing number of native French youth players opting to play for Algeria instead. In addition to Lyon's talented midfielder Houssem Aouar, the following players have made the same decision and didn't come to regret it.
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