Francesco Acerbi claims Lazio “deserve” third place in Serie A and that Ciro Immobile would be “worthy of the Ballon d’Or if he keeps going like this.”

Acerbihas been called up to the Italy squad for the third international break running, taking advantage of the unfortunate ACL injury suffered by Giorgio Chiellini.

“I never thought I’d have a permanent place for Lazio or the national team,” he said at a Press conference.

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Roma defender Gianluca Mancini will leave the Italy camp after suffering a muscle injury, the FIGC has confirmed.

Mancini was called up for Italy’s Euro 2020 qualifiers with Bosnia-Herzegovina and Armenia.

However, the FIGC announced this evening that the 23-year-old had picked up a muscle strain and would return to Rome tomorrow morning.

The former Atalanta man had been playing in central midfield for the Giallorossi, as is the extent of their injury problems.

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Fiorentina have reportedly opened talks to sign Roma right-back Alessandro Florenzi in January.

According to Sky Sport Italia, Fiorentina have already made contact with Florenzi ahead of possibly bringing him in.

The 28-year-old has fallen out of favour at Roma this season, with Leonardo Spinazzola displacing him in their back four.

He was given his Serie A debut by Viola boss Vincenzo Montella at the Olimpico in 2011.

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Inter and Milan are both interested in signing Olympique Marseille midfielder Kevin Strootman, according to French newspaper L'Equipe.

Strootman left Roma in the summer of 2018 to join Marseille for a reported €25m after helping the Giallorossi reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.

However, L'Equipe claims the Dutchman is now free to leave the Ligue 1 side for the right price, and this has alerted both Milan clubs.

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Roma striker Edin Dzeko believes the club have "lost something" since Francesco Totti and Daniele De Rossi left over the summer.

Speaking to La Stampa ahead of Bosnia-Herzegovina's Euro 2020 qualifier against Italy on Friday night, Dzeko admitted Roma were worse off without the iconic duo.

"Something's been lost. They showed personality, on and off the pitch," explained the 33-year-old.

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Leonardo Spinazzola’s injury is not considered serious, so the Roma full-back should return after the international break.

Spinazzola wa forced to pull out of the Italy squad after tests on Tuesday showed a problem with his right thigh.

The 24-year-old limped off during the match against Parma last weekend, but Gazzetta dello Sport reports he will be out for no more than 7-10 days with a slight strain to his flexor.

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Lorenzo Pellegrini has reportedly agreed a new contract with Roma, in a blow to the likes of Tottenham Hotspur.

Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Nicolo Schira writes how Pellegrini is in line to earn €3m a season until 2024 with Roma, who are looking to shut down speculation about the his future.

Schira adds the release clause of €30m in the midfielder’s current deal, payable in two transactions of €15m, will be removed from any renewal.

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Sampdoria owner Massimo Ferrero has confirmed his interest in signing Roma’s Alessandro Florenzi. “I’d like to see him in Blucerchiato...”

Samp are among the clubs being credited with an interest in Florenzi, who may seek a move away in January to secure his place in Italy’s Euro 2020 squad.

The 28-year-old has fallen out of the first-team picture at Roma this season, and Ferrero revealed he would try to bring him in.

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Chris Smalling maintains that while he does “miss” Manchester United, “I am enjoying my new chapter and feeling very settled” at Roma.

Smalling has slotted seamlessly into Roma’s defence after his surprise loan move from United at the end of the summer transfer window, and he spoke to talkSPORT about his new life in the Italian capital.

“I do [miss United] because I was there for so many years and I was used to be being part of the furniture there,” admitted the 29-year-old.

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Roma could be without Leonardo Spinazzola after the international break as the full-back has suffered another thigh injury.

Spinazzola withdrew from the Italy squad on Monday after he limped off during Roma’s 2-0 defeat to Parma at the weekend.

He underwent tests this afternoon, which showed a strain in his right thigh flexor.

Fortunately for the 26-year-old, his club side do not play again until November 24, when they host struggling Brescia.

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