Champions League now a distant prospect for Roma as tiebreaker scenarios favour rivals

Roma are weighing a move for Frosinone attacker Giorgi Kvernadze, who has scored three goals already this season and caught the attention of bigger clubs. The Georgia international is valued at over €20 million after joining Frosinone for around €1 million, and is believed to fit Gian Piero Gasperini's system. Roma conducted exploratory research on the player and see him as both a capable acquisition and one offering room for growth. The club pursued several attacking signings in the summer but none materialised. Kvernadze is expected to be a target again in the summer window, as Roma look to strengthen their attacking options. Beyond his ability on the pitch, the player is viewed as a sustainable target with development potential. Hull City have also enquired about Kvernadze, and Roma are hoping his value does not escalate further. The club is evaluating the possibility of executing a favourable January move for the forward.

Mario Hermoso has been central to Roma's strong start to the 2026-27 season. The Spanish defender has played all six matches in Serie A and the Champions League, starting every one and completing 93% of the available minutes. He has also contributed a goal, scoring in Roma's comeback against Atalanta to level the match at 1-1 before his teammates completed a vital recovery. According to Squawka, Hermoso now leads Serie A with 16 interceptions—level with Genoa's Frendrup—underlining his importance to head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's tactical setup through his combination of long passing and consistent defensive recovery work. Hermoso's trajectory at Roma has been far from straightforward. A year and a half ago, after the opening part of the 2024-25 season, the former Atlético Madrid defender was loaned to Bayer Leverkusen but suffered a pectoral tendon injury that hampered his time in Germany. He returned to Rome seemingly with an uncertain future, yet Gasperini's arrival changed that narrative entirely. The coach placed his faith in Hermoso and made him a cornerstone of Roma's defensive system, transforming the defender from a fringe figure into an indispensable part of the team's structure. His performances this season demonstrate the wisdom of that decision.

Roma supporters could be banned from attending the away match against Bologna on 4 December at the Dall'Ara, though no official decision has yet been made. The potential restriction is under consideration by the relevant authorities in the coming weeks, primarily due to a clash of major sporting events in the city on that date. The concern centres on the scheduling of two significant fixtures simultaneously in Bologna. Virtus Bologna will play Eurolega host Partizan Belgrado at the PalaDozza at 20:30 on 4 December, the same day as Bologna versus Roma at the Dall'Ara. The presence of multiple supporter groups in the city on the same day has prompted public-order evaluations; the fan bases of both Virtus and Partizan are known for their strong followings, and this concurrence is among the factors being weighed. The decision to restrict or ban Roma's travelling support remains under review pending any official determinations. Bologna away trips have faced restrictions before. In March 2026, during the previous season's Bologna–Roma match, the Osservatorio prohibited ticket purchases for residents of Rome province.