Paredes returns to Roma’s starting line-up vs Empoli | OneFootball

Leandro Paredes is ready to make his return to Roma’s starting eleven for the second Serie A matchday of the season.

On Sunday, the Stadio Olimpico in Rome will welcome Empoli for a match that promises entertainment and adrenaline. The Giallorossi are coming off an away draw with Cagliari and are determined to win their first home win of the season.

The Tuscan team, coached by D’Aversa, returns to the Olimpico after suffering a heavy 7-0 defeat last season, when it was led by Zanetti, who was later sacked. For Daniele De Rossi, this match represents a great opportunity for redemption after the disappointing result against Cagliari.

The return of Leandro Paredes, absent in Cagliari due to suspension, will be crucial.

Paredes, who rejected an offer from Saudi Arabia, played an hour with the Primavera to regain optimal physical form, having joined the team later than his teammates.

Paredes’ presence is fundamental not only from the point of view tactical, writes Il Messaggero, but also as a good luck charm for the team. Since returning to Roma, he has missed seven games as a starter in Serie A and the Giallorossi have won only twice without him, achieving three draws and two defeats.

Sunday will also be the opportunity to see the debut at the Olimpico of Matías Soulé, called up by the Argentina coach, Lionel Scaloni, for the next matches of the Albiceleste national team, together with Paredes.