Niccolò Pisilli
ROM
Scores in dominant midfield display
Pisilli scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Tuesday's 4-0 win against Slovan Bratislava.
Analysis: Pisilli scored once from three shots (one on target) while delivering six crosses (two accurate) and taking four corners across 90 minutes in Tuesday's 4-0 Champions League victory over Slovan Bratislava. He scored Roma's third goal in the 52nd minute, collecting Donyell Malen's pass inside the penalty area before finishing with his left foot to extend the advantage. Pisilli also completed 77 of 79 passes and created three chances, controlling the midfield throughout an impressive all-around performance.
Seals Torino contest
Pisilli scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), three crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Monday's 2-0 victory against Torino.
Analysis: Pisilli drew his first start of the season because Manu Kone wasn't 100 percent due to a knee problem and rounded out the result late with a potent shot from the middle of the box for his second goal in the campaign. He has tallied one tackle in three straight outings (one won), adding four crosses (two accurate). He has notched two shots (both on target) and three key passes thus far.
Scores against Fiorentina
Pisilli (calf) scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one chance created in 11 minutes in Monday's 4-0 win against Fiorentina.
Analysis: Pisilli made the most of his limited minutes after recovering from a calf problem, rounding out the result with a neat shot from mid-range. He recorded four goals and four assists in 33 matches (18 starts) last season. He'll likely have the same rotational role in the midfield in 2026/2027.
Fit for Fiorentina match
Pisilli (calf) returned to full training early in the week and will be a full go for Monday, Teleradiostereo reported.
Analysis: Pisilli spent a few weeks rehabbing a calf lesion, sitting out a few friendlies, but he won't miss time at the beginning of the season. He usually competes with Neil El Aynaoui to be the top backup in the midfield behind Manu Kone and Bryan Cristante. He appeared in 25 Serie A games last year (13 starts), tallying two goals, four assists, 19 shots (five on target) and 27 tackles.
Suffers calf issue
Pisilli sustained a right calf strain but is expected to recover for the Serie A opener, Corriere dello Sport informed.
Analysis: Pisilli got hurt in training and is set to be sidelined for a couple of weeks, while Roma will have their next official game in a month. He rotated with Manu Kone, Bryan Cristante and Neil El Aynaoui last season, all of whom are all still at the club.
Sets up teammate against Lazio
Pisilli assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate), three interceptions and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Lazio.
Analysis: Pisilli filled in for Manu Kone (undisclosed) and didn't have a great showing, as he was yanked at halftime, but he assisted the first Gianluca Mancini goal with a set piece, notching his fourth helper of the season. He has tallied at least one cross in four games on the trot, racking up nine deliveries (four accurate) and posting two assists, four chances created and seven corners during that stretch. On the other hand, he halted a three-game streak with one or more shots in this one.
Scores and provides assist
Pisilli scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Monday's 4-0 victory versus Fiorentina.
Analysis: Pisilli delivered a standout performance in Monday's 4-0 win over Fiorentina, providing the assist from a first-half corner that Gianluca Mancini headed home before scoring in the second half by rising to meet Donyell Malen's cross, while adding two key passes, three tackles and four interceptions. The Italian midfielder controlled the game from the center of the pitch, combining set-piece quality with relentless pressing and ball-winning. Pisilli has now recorded two goals and three assists across 22 Serie A appearances this season, emerging as a key figure in his side's push for a top-four finish.
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