Arena reflects on maiden Roma season with Torino goal memory

Marten de Roon has started seven consecutive matches for Roma and remains one of Gian Piero Gasperini's trusted players, starting from the first minute again against Udinese. Following the win, the Dutch midfielder celebrated on social media with a Halloween-themed message: "Dolcetto o scherzetto? Tre punti sono meglio! Grazie per il vostro supporto e godetevi una dolce notte di Halloween giallorossi!" Soulé also posted on Instagram after the result, writing: "Un'altra vittoria. Questa è la strada che dobbiamo continuare a percorrere. Forza Roma!" The Argentine did not score but registered two assists on the day. Mora also found the net and posted a short message: "+3". The victory against Udinese keeps Roma's momentum going, with De Roon's consistent selection underlining his importance to the side under Gasperini.

Roma defender Daniele Ghilardi has spoken about scoring his first Serie A goal, in the win over Udinese, and said the squad is full of players who all feel like starters under Gian Piero Gasperini. Speaking to Dazn after the match, Ghilardi described the moment: "Yes, it's my first goal in Serie A. I'm very happy. I struck it with all the strength I had. It was the end of the match, I had cramp in my calves. I was dead, I was stretching and they didn't see me." Asked whether he celebrated better than Emanuele Lulli, he laughed off the comparison: "Emanuele wasn't used to it, I've scored 2 in B and 1 in C. Few, but something. I'm very happy. It took me more than two seasons to do it, and I'm glad." Ghilardi also explained how Gasperini's attacking style helps defenders get forward. "We're used to getting into the box and playing in the penalty area. The coach says all of us have the quality to score or assist, and we work on it a lot in training. I think it shows." He has scored one goal and provided two assists in 10 days, and has only one assist in his career before this run. Asked when that was, he recalled: "A Mantova-Vicenza, with a goal by Padella. I remember it very well." Asked whether everyone in the Roma squad is really a starter, Ghilardi replied: "Yes, we're really all starters and it shows. Everyone has played and each of us has had his own minutes, doing what he had to do. We're having a great season and we'll keep going like this. There are many matches and we need everyone."

Roma travel to Udinese for Serie A matchday 10, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side needing to keep pace with Inter and Lazio, who sit top on 4 points more than Roma, while also keeping an eye on Como, who are just one point behind. Roma come into the fixture after beating Cagliari. Defender Lulli is set for a confirmation in the starting line-up after the win over Cagliari. Donyell Malen is ready to return from the start alongside Matías Soulé. Rodrigo Mora, decisive in the last round, is pushing for a starting shirt. Paulo Dybala remains out. On the Udinese side, Zaniolo is set for a return to his old club, ready to help the hosts climb a table that is very complicated for the Friulani. The article also covers where to watch the match on television (Sky and Dazn), the kickoff time and the current Serie A standings.

Evan N'Dicka praised Roma's win at Udinese, a match valid for the tenth round of Serie A, and said his own goal meant a lot to him after what happened two years ago. Roma took a 4-0 lead at half-time, and N'Dicka admitted the team eased off after that. The centre-back, who joined Roma from Eintracht Frankfurt in July 2023, said the result was what mattered most. Roma came away from the Dacia Arena with three points, even though the second half was not as convincing as the first. N'Dicka said that once the side was four goals up, the pace dropped somewhat. He added that the squad were pleased with the three points. Asked what the goal meant to him after what had happened two years ago, N'Dicka said: "I am very happy about my goal, also because of what has happened, but first of all for the team. We are happy with these three points." He said: "When you win 0-4 at half-time, I don't want to say we have our minds on other matches... but we dropped the pace a little. We won, and that is the most important thing."

Roma head to Udinese with Gian Piero Gasperini making several changes to his starting line-up, with Daniele Ghilardi coming into the defence. The match is part of a demanding run of fixtures for the Giallorossi, and the team sheets for both sides have been confirmed. In midfield, Marten de Roon keeps his place rather than being rested and will pair with Bryan Cristante. Up front, Rodrigo Mora and Matías Soulé form the attacking partnership, with Donyell Malen playing behind them. Udinese are coached by Runjaic and line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Okoye in goal and Zaniolo and Ekkelenkamp supporting Davis in attack. Roma's starting XI is Gollini; Ghilardi, Ndicka, Hermoso; Molina, Cristante, De Roon, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen, set out in a 3-4-2-1. For Udinese, Okoye starts in goal, with Abankwah, Kabasele and Palma in defence, Vojvoda, Piotrowski, Karlström and Kamara in midfield, and Davis leading the line. On the bench, Roma have Vásquez, De Marzi, Koulierakis, Rensch, Mancini, Pisilli, Lulli, Di Nunzio, Castro, Arena and Camara among the options available to Gasperini. Udinese's replacements include Padelli, Mrozek, Bertola, Ebosse, Zarraga, Miller, Lovric, Arizala, Chakvetadze, Jovanovic, Unai Gómez and Vinciati.

Roma's Primavera side scored twice away at Inter in a Primavera 1 ninth-round fixture, with Basile giving them the lead in the 33rd minute and Arena doubling it in the 59th. The Friday early kickoff at 18:00 at the league leaders was the Primavera 1 match of the week. Roma come into the game fifth in the table with 13 points, five behind Inter, who top the standings. They were held 2-2 at home by Genoa last Saturday. Coach Mattia Scala set Roma up in a 3-5-2, with Marchetti and Cama on the flanks and Paratici and Arena paired up front. Inter lined up in a 4-3-3 under Emiliano Bigica, with Breda booked for the home side. Roma's starting XI was Kilvinger; Bonifazi, Terlizzi, Basile; Marchetti, Giammattei, Ballarin, Cama; Maccaroni, Paratici, Arena. Terlizzi was replaced by Paul in the 69th minute, Giammattei by Arduini in the 66th, Paratici by Romero Corredera in the 69th, Ballarin by Forni in the 80th and Maccaroni by Loreti in the 80th. Basile and Terlizzi were also booked for Roma, as was Cama. Goals: 33' Basile (R), 59' Arena (R).