Bonetti on Roma's near-misses: Liedholm was like a father figure

Radio commentators offered contrasting takes on Roma's attacking options as Gian Piero Gasperini begins his tenure. Fabrizio Aspri told Radio Radio that Gasperini has embraced the theme of squad belonging, and although the manager has not yet secured a left winger, Aspri remains confident Roma possesses an important technical framework. The dominant question of the season, he said, will be whether Malen gets constrained or allowed to flourish. Aspri stated: "Gasperini wants wingers who drive at the box, and the only possible name can be Leão. I would always want Leão in the squad even at 30%, which Roma still has in reserve, though he divides the training ground. Mora doesn't have that physicality and with Malen's movements would be perfect. Mora can become a starter. I think Roma can field a podium-challenging side again." Federico Vespa expressed stronger optimism about the attacking line. Speaking to Radio Radio, Vespa said: "I expect 20 goals from Malen, I give him maximum confidence. I always take Leão, even at 30%." The comments reflect ongoing efforts to move some players out of Trigoria, though that process has proved difficult so far.

Dario Bonetti, a former Roma defender, has reflected on his time at the club and his Serie A career in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport. Bonetti made his Serie A debut in the 1980–81 season under Dino Viola, arriving at Roma after military service. He recalled sharing accommodation at Trigoria with Carlo Ancelotti and arriving alongside Falcao, though he named Bruno Conti as his favourite teammate: "a Brazilian born by mistake in Nettuno." Bonetti also spoke movingly about Agostino Di Bartolomei, one of Roma's most revered figures. "He was a gentleman unlike few others," Bonetti said of the legend. "His death was a tragedy I still cannot explain to myself. He was a man of great culture, somewhat introverted, and he was abandoned by the football world. I believe that was one of the reasons for his gesture." Bonetti's recollection underscores the deep impact Di Bartolomei had on those who played alongside him during Roma's golden era.

Radio commentators have weighed Roma's compliance with UEFA financial rules after the club failed to make a significant sale this summer. Pugliese told Radio Radio Pomeriggio that previous management under Massara and Ranieri had repeatedly stated a major exit was necessary to avoid breaching UEFA thresholds and exclusion from European competition. That sale has not materialised, he noted, but Roma now faces the prospect of a substantial fine and squad-size restrictions. "Not having made any major sales, they will have to cut somewhere else," Pugliese said, suggesting the club is calculating these financial penalties at their training ground. Marcacci addressed the potential cost of departures, telling Radio Radio Pomeriggio that selling both El Aynaoui and Ziółkowski would be financially beneficial but technically damaging. "If Roma manage to move El Aynaoui and Ziółkowski in the exit market, it would be an excellent thing from a financial point of view but a great loss from a technical standpoint, especially regarding the Moroccan player," Marcacci said. "His departure would not be painless at all."