Massara: ‘Roma will be attacking and aggressive with Juventus’
Roma director Ricky Massara assures they will ‘not be missing an aggressive, attacking method’ to Juventus, even when there are some tactical tweaks this night.
It kicks off on the Stadio Olimpico at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).
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ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Fans of AS Roma present their assist as they wave flags and maintain scarves previous to the Serie A match between AS Roma and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on January 25, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
Paulo Dybala has recovered for a spot on the bench towards his outdated membership, however Matias Soulé, Mario Hermoso, Artem Dovbyk and Evan Ferguson are nonetheless out of motion.
Somewhat surprisingly, Zeki Celik drops into the again three and Niccolò Pisilli appears to be in a extra superior position, bringing in Devyne Rensch on the suitable.
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Roma reshuffle the pack for Juventus conflict
NAPLES, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Donyell Malen of AS Roma celebrates after scoring his facet first purpose in the course of the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AS Roma at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 15, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
“The coach prepared the game this way, but I don’t think the attitude of the team will change. It has a very aggressive, attacking approach in every match, and those elements certainly won’t be lacking this evening,” Massara told DAZN Italy.
Roma have struggled within the large video games to date below Gian Piero Gasperini, tending to drop treasured factors towards the strongest opponents.
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This is a showdown for the Champions League locations, because the Giallorossi are solely 4 factors away from Juve going into this match.
“It’s true that we never lacked performances, even when the results weren’t the maximum, but we have always had very positive games. It’s a wonderful atmosphere this evening and we’re very pleased,” Massara assured.
ROME, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: Bryan Cristante of AS Roma in motion in the course of the Serie A match between AS Roma and US Cremonese at Stadio Olimpico on February 22, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
Bryan Cristante and Gianluca Mancini’s brokers are within the stands, whereas there are additionally contract talks for Dybala, Celik and Stephan El Shaarawy extensions.
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“We are involved with all of the brokers of the gamers, however there aren’t any explicit developments proper now. We are targeting the ultimate weeks of the season, conscious we will depend on nice professionals who’ve at all times proven dedication to the membership.
“Cristante and Mancini’s contracts expire in 2027, so we are talking, and we’ll inform you when there is news.”
