AS Roma Proven Champions Defeat FC Košice in Friendly Encounter

AS Roma and FC Košice Set to Clash in Friendly Encounter

AS Roma is gearing up for the 2024 - 25 season with a friendly match against Slovakian side FC Košice on Monday evening . This match will mark Roma 's first step in preparing for the upcoming Serie A campaign , which kicks off on August 18 . On the other hand , FC Košice is wrapping up their pre - season friendlies and getting ready to start competitive football.

Roma finished sixth in Serie A last season and secured a spot in the group stage of the 2024 - 25 Europa League . With ambitions to break into the top four , Roma has scheduled four friendlies , including matches against Košice , Olympiacos , Coventry City , and Everton , before their Serie A opener against Cagliari.

One of Roma 's key signings this summer is Enzo Le Fee from Rennes . Additionally , Angelino has joined permanently from RB Leipzig , and Mathew Ryan has come in to bolster the goalkeeping department . However , Romelu Lukaku has left the club after his loan spell , along with other departures like Houssem Aouar and Andrea Belotti.

FC Košice , on the other hand , is coming off a mixed pre - season , with one win , one draw , and two defeats in friendly matches . The team is gearing up to start their Super Liga campaign against DAC 1904 on July 28 after a significant turnover in their squad this summer.

In terms of possible lineups , Košice could field players like Miljanic , Dos Santos , and Niarchos , while Roma is expected to give debuts to Angelino , Le Fee , and Ryan . Head coach De Rossi will be looking to assess both young talents and first - team players during pre - season.

The match is expected to be a closely contested affair , with both teams at different stages of their pre - season preparations . However , Roma is predicted to edge out Košice with a 2 - 1 victory in what should be an evenly matched game.

For fans looking to catch the action , the friendly between AS Roma and FC Košice will take place at the Kosice Football Arena at 7:30 PM local time . The match will be broadcast live on DAZN , with streaming available on the DAZN app for smartphones and tablets.