Serie A 2019/20: AS Roma vs Juventus - Combined XI

Defensive midfielder: Miralem Pjanic (Juventus)

Pjanic has dropped deeper with time but never failed to deliver

The Bosnian has taken to every midfield role in his career with aplomb, and he's now thriving as a regista under Maurizio Sarri. He's the foundation of the Italian's system - the deepest lying midfielder whether it's 4-3-3 or a 4-4-2 diamond.

Pjanic not only allows players in front of him to drift into the final third but also holds up the ball exceptionally well. He has also completed the most number of passes in the squad and maintains an eye for goal too - he's been directly involved in five league goals. Quite simply, Pjanic is a complete package.

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Right winger: Nicolo Zaniolo (AS Roma)

Zaniolo - Roma's next big thing?

At only 20, Zaniolo has already established himself as a key member of Roma's set-up. And with four goals and an assist so far in the season, his stock continues to rise. Fast, tenacious and utterly dominant on the ball, Zaniolo's style of play has earned him parallels to club legend Francesco Totti.

Manager Fonseca's decision to move him out wide has paid dividends as it has seemed to unlock an extra level or two in his game. He's never looked happier and the positivity in his body language bodes perfectly well for a resurgent Roma.

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Attacking midfielder: Lorenzo Pellegrini (AS Roma)

Pellegrini is the cog that makes Roma tick

If you compile a list of the best playmaking midfielders, then Pellegrini is a name that should be somewhere near the top right now. Touted to be Italy's next big thing, the 23-year old is the creative chief for the Giallorossi.

He has assisted seven times in the league - the highest only behind Lazio's Luis Alberto - despite missing in action for over a month due to injury and also averages 2.9 key passes per game. Pellegrini's excellent vision, reading, and creativity are turning him into a world-class trequartista.

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Left winger: Diego Perotti (AS Roma)

Perotti has recovered from injury with consistently positive showings

Perotti's start to the 2019/20 season was delayed until October due to an unfortunate hamstring injury, and after promising from the bench in a few games after returning, he has firmly re-established himself in the starting XI.

In his last six starts alone in all competitions, he's been involved in five goals whereas his first touch suggests he was never out of the team.

The 31-year-old has bounced back stronger after a lengthy lay-off, and Roma needs him to conjure his A-1 game again on Sunday to take something out of the big match.