Roma Takes on Sampdoria in Coppa Italia Clash

Roma is set to return to Coppa Italia action following their disappointing defeat against Como on Sunday. The Giallorossi are eager to bounce back and will face a struggling Sampdoria side that recently changed their manager. Roma’s focus on cup competitions stems from their desire to secure a European spot, as their league position makes qualifying through Serie A increasingly difficult. The winner of this match will go on to face Milan at San Siro in the next round.

Match Details

• Fixture: Roma vs Sampdoria
• Date: Wednesday, December 18
• Kick-off: 21:00 (local time)
• TV Channel: Italia 1
• Live Stream: Mediaset Infinity

Probable Lineups

Roma (3-4-2-1):

Svilar; Celik, Ndicka, Hermoso; Abdulhamid, Pisilli, Paredes, Zalewski; Soulé, Pellegrini; Dovbyk. Manager: Ranieri

Sampdoria (3-5-2):

Ghidotti; Venuti, Meulensteen, Riccio; Depaoli, Benedetti, Ricci, Bellemo, Ioannou; Tutino, Coda. Manager: Semplici

Team News

Ranieri faces uncertainty over Bryan Cristante’s availability due to ongoing left ankle pain. Paredes returns after missing the Braga and Como matches due to illness. Hummels is doubtful with flu. Koné and Dybala are rested, while Mancini serves a three-match suspension.

How to Watch

The match will be broadcast live on Italia 1. For streaming, viewers can access Mediaset Infinity via their app on smartphones and tablets or through the official website on desktop computers.