Match Report·25 April 2026·8h ago

Gasperini's Men

Source: Forza Roma

AS Roma prepare for a crucial Serie A match against Bologna on Saturday afternoon (18:00 CET) at the Dall'Ara stadium, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini relying on his core group of experienced players and recent signings. The squad will feature senior figures Hermoso, Mancini, and Cristante alongside summer acquisitions Wesley and Malen. Wesley is expected to start, while Rensch is also available. Dybala travelled with the squad to Emilia but is likely to begin on the bench. Venturino is in the squad despite limited training during the week due to a contusion, and the only tactical question mark involves a choice between El Shaarawy and El Aynaoui for the starting lineup.

Roma sit sixth in Serie A, five points behind Juventus—or six in terms of head-to-head record—but remain in contention for Champions League qualification. This weekend's result could prove decisive in that fight. Gasperini has made clear his ambitions remain high, stating: "We are still looking ahead. Then when we cannot do that anymore we will be content with other things." The coach is not ruling out the Champions League race despite Roma's current position. The match represents an important opportunity for the team to close the gap on the top four.

Details about squad composition and tactical options remain fluid, with several players awaiting clarification on their futures beyond this season. Gasperini has opted to build around familiar faces and his recent purchases as Roma pursue their European objectives.

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Gli uomini di Gasp - Forzaroma.info Forzaroma.infoI migliori video scelti dal nostro canaleforzaroma rassegna stampa roma il corriere della sera Gli uomini di Gasprassegna stampa romaGli uomini di GaspGetty ImagesDa Mancini a Hermoso, il tecnico riparte da Bologna con le certezze. C'è Rensch, ma torna Wesley che sarà titolare Redazione 25 aprile 2026 (modifica il 25 aprile 2026 | 08:52) "Noi guardiamo ancora avanti. Poi quando non potremmo farlo più ci accontenteremo di altre cose". Niente obiettivo minimo. Gasperini non nomina mai Ranieri in conferenza stampa e sposta invece il mirino sul campionato. Non si chiama fuori, dunque, dalla corsa Champions, nonostante la Roma sia al sesto posto e abbia 5 punti di distacco (6 per lo svantaggio negli scontri diretti) dalla Juve. Il weekend può diventare decisivo: oggi pomeriggio (ore 18) i giallorossi contro il Bologna al Dall'Ara. Gasp lo farà con i suoi fedelissimi. I senatori Hermoso, Mancini e Cristante che aspettano di sapere se resteranno anche nella prossima stagione. E i suoi acquisti chic, Wesley e Malen. Magari più avanti - scrive Ugo Trani sul 'Corriere della Sera' - si affiderà anche a Dybala che ha seguito i compagni in Emilia. Ripartirà dalla panchina. C'è Rensch, ma torna Wesley che sarà titolare. Anche Venturino è a Bologna, nonostante in settimana si sia allenato poco per una contusione. L’unico ballottaggio è tra El Shaarawy ed El Aynaoui: se gioca, il marocchino in coppia con Cristante e Pisilli di nuovo trequartista.Leggi anche Gasperini e quelle parole sul ds: il riferimento era a Sartori (e a Reja) Futuro Massara: le dimissioni non sono un’ipotesi © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA

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