Neil El Aynaoui
ROMServiceable outing in Lazio tilt
El Aynaoui created two scoring chances and registered one cross (one accurate), three tackles (two won) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 win against Lazio.
Analysis: El Aynaoui put together a nice two-way display while replacing Manu Kone (undisclosed) and teaming up with Niccolo Pisilli in the midfield in a more defensive look. His minutes in the last game will mostly depend on the starter's status. He has notched at least one key pass and one cross in his four appearances on the trot (three starts), totaling seven of each, with four accurate deliveries, one goal and one assist over that span. Additionally, this marked his third straight outing with one or more tackles, for a total of seven (three won).
Clears suspension
El Aynaoui completed a one-game disqualification in Monday's 4-0 win over Fiorentina
Analysis: El Aynaoui will likely return to a deputy role, as Manu Kone worked his way back from an injury, divvying up minutes also with Niccolo Pisilli. He has tallied four key passes, four crosses (two accurate) and four interceptions in his last five displays (three starts), scoring and assisting once in the same match.
Involved in two goals in Bologna game
El Aynaoui scored one goal and assisted once from one shot (one on target), four corners and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Bologna.
Analysis: El Aynaoui got the call over Stephan El Shaarawy to replace Lorenzo Pellegrini (thigh) and had his best performance of the season, combining with Donyell Malen on two goals, first feeding his teammate with a timely pass near the box, then heading it home from point-blank range on a soft cross. He's up to two goals and two assists in the season. His previous goal contributions dated back to late November. Paulo Dybala will also be in the mix at the position in the next few matches, while Manu Kone (thigh) shouldn't be far from returning. El Aynaoui has tallied four chances created, four crosses (two accurate) and four interceptions in his last five appearances (three starts).
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