Manchester United vs Roma: Gollini out injured, Vásquez starts in goal

A Roma fan was arrested after tension outside Old Trafford before the away section entered the stadium, with Roma supporters clashing with English police at the entrance. The away end then fell silent for fifteen minutes with banners turned upside down, before the ultras began singing and urging the team on. Roma were already 2-0 up against Manchester United by the 17th minute. The ultras' silent protest came during the Manchester United fixture, with the Roma section showing their displeasure at the policing before the game. Away from the stadium, the day passed without any clashes in the city. Over three thousand Roma supporters in the English city marched to the ground together without particular problems. The incident happened in the period before kick-off, when a group of Giallorossi fans came into contact with the English police. The away section remained silent for the first quarter of an hour, with the banners reversed, before the travelling support roared the team on as Roma took control of the match.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has spoken ahead of his side's clash with Roma, saying the match means a great deal and that he has fond memories of playing against Roma in this competition over the years. Speaking to Sky Sport before kick-off, Carrick said: "It means a lot, this competition is important. I have played against Roma a few times in this competition over the years and I have good memories. They were a very good team and they still are. We were very impressed watching their start to the season, which has been very positive. We know we have a tough game tonight." Carrick said his side wanted to produce a good performance and secure a good result for their own reasons. He praised Roma's approach, adding: "They play very intense football and ask a lot of questions. They press a lot and they are good on the ball. They are a complete team, and we have to do a lot and give our best to win the game." The comments underline the importance of the fixture for United, with Carrick stressing the quality of the opposition and the demands his side face on the night.

Donyell Malen says Roma are ready for their Champions League fixture at Manchester United, which is the fourth matchday of the league phase, but insists the squad must be careful. Asked about United's current form, Malen said they are not getting the best results but are a good side, so Roma have to be careful. Malen is an established part of the Roma squad, and his comments come ahead of a difficult away trip in the Champions League. He is looking forward to the occasion at Old Trafford and sees the match as a test of Roma's focus against a side that remains dangerous despite its recent results. Asked whether Roma are ready, Malen said: "Yes, we are ready. I can't wait to play. It will be a great evening." On the numbers he has posted, he said: "Yes, those are good numbers. I hope I can add to them today." Asked about the atmosphere at Old Trafford, he said: "It's a fantastic stadium, I can't wait to play there. It will be a great evening."

Roma sporting director Tony D'Amico spoke to reporters at Old Trafford in the minutes before kickoff of Manchester United against Roma, a match in matchday four of the Champions League league phase. Asked how long the journey to the stadium had taken, D'Amico said: "More than expected, without escorts. These things happen..." On goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini, D'Amico explained what happened: "This morning he had a strong backache. We tried to recover him, but nothing. We have confidence in Vasquez." Roma are therefore turning to Devis Vásquez between the posts, with the club's four goalkeepers now including him as an option for the fixture. Asked about what kind of goalkeeper Vásquez is and what guarantees he can offer, D'Amico said: "Certainly it is an opportunity. He is part of the four goalkeepers we have. He will play the match well, it will be a great opportunity and we are confident he can have a good game."

Roma director Tony D'Amico has confirmed that Pierluigi Gollini will miss the match against Manchester United because of a severe back pain he suffered this morning, with Devis Vásquez starting in goal instead. Speaking to SkySport before kickoff, D'Amico also explained that the team had arrived late because of traffic, and he was speaking in place of Gasperini. D'Amico said the club had tried to get Gollini fit in time. "This morning he had a strong back pain, we tried to recover him during the day but he could not make it. Vasquez plays, we have confidence in him." Asked what guarantees Vásquez could offer, he said: "It's an opportunity, also for him. He is part of the four goalkeepers we have available. These things happen. He will face a game, a beautiful one, with great serenity. It will be a great opportunity for him, we are calm that he can have a good game." On the delayed arrival, D'Amico was asked how long the journey from the hotel had taken. He replied: "More than expected, things happen. Without escort, but we are here."

Roma sporting director D'Amico has confirmed that Devis Vásquez will start the Champions League fixture against Manchester United, after Pierluigi Gollini was ruled out with a severe back problem. The director spoke ahead of the match, which is part of the fourth matchday of the 2026-27 Champions League league phase. D'Amico said Gollini woke up that morning with a strong back pain. Roma tried to get him fit during the day, but he was unable to recover in time, which meant Vásquez would play. D'Amico added that the club has confidence in the goalkeeper. He also commented on the team's journey to the stadium, admitting the traffic had been heavier than expected: "Eh, più del previsto (ride ndr.). Cose che succedono, è andata così però ci siamo." In English, he said: "It took longer than expected. These things happen, that's how it went, but we are here." Asked what assurances Vásquez could offer in a night like this, D'Amico said: "Sicuramente è un'opportunità per lui. Con grande serenità affronterà la partita, sarà una grande opportunità per lui e siamo tranquilli che possa fare una buona gara." In English: "It is certainly an opportunity for him. He will face the match with great calm, it will be a great opportunity for him, and we are confident he can put in a good performance."

Roma sporting director Tony D'Amico spoke to reporters at Old Trafford in the minutes before kickoff of Manchester United against Roma, a match in matchday four of the Champions League league phase. Asked how long the journey to the stadium had taken, D'Amico said: "More than expected, without escorts. These things happen..." On goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini, D'Amico explained what happened: "This morning he had a strong backache. We tried to recover him, but nothing. We have confidence in Vasquez." Roma are therefore turning to Devis Vásquez between the posts, with the club's four goalkeepers now including him as an option for the fixture. Asked about what kind of goalkeeper Vásquez is and what guarantees he can offer, D'Amico said: "Certainly it is an opportunity. He is part of the four goalkeepers we have. He will play the match well, it will be a great opportunity and we are confident he can have a good game."

Roma director Tony D'Amico has confirmed that Pierluigi Gollini will miss the match against Manchester United because of a severe back pain he suffered this morning, with Devis Vásquez starting in goal instead. Speaking to SkySport before kickoff, D'Amico also explained that the team had arrived late because of traffic, and he was speaking in place of Gasperini. D'Amico said the club had tried to get Gollini fit in time. "This morning he had a strong back pain, we tried to recover him during the day but he could not make it. Vasquez plays, we have confidence in him." Asked what guarantees Vásquez could offer, he said: "It's an opportunity, also for him. He is part of the four goalkeepers we have available. These things happen. He will face a game, a beautiful one, with great serenity. It will be a great opportunity for him, we are calm that he can have a good game." On the delayed arrival, D'Amico was asked how long the journey from the hotel had taken. He replied: "More than expected, things happen. Without escort, but we are here."

Roma sporting director D'Amico has confirmed that Devis Vásquez will start the Champions League fixture against Manchester United, after Pierluigi Gollini was ruled out with a severe back problem. The director spoke ahead of the match, which is part of the fourth matchday of the 2026-27 Champions League league phase. D'Amico said Gollini woke up that morning with a strong back pain. Roma tried to get him fit during the day, but he was unable to recover in time, which meant Vásquez would play. D'Amico added that the club has confidence in the goalkeeper. He also commented on the team's journey to the stadium, admitting the traffic had been heavier than expected: "Eh, più del previsto (ride ndr.). Cose che succedono, è andata così però ci siamo." In English, he said: "It took longer than expected. These things happen, that's how it went, but we are here." Asked what assurances Vásquez could offer in a night like this, D'Amico said: "Sicuramente è un'opportunità per lui. Con grande serenità affronterà la partita, sarà una grande opportunità per lui e siamo tranquilli che possa fare una buona gara." In English: "It is certainly an opportunity for him. He will face the match with great calm, it will be a great opportunity for him, and we are confident he can put in a good performance."

Roma led 2-0 at Old Trafford in the Champions League League Phase fourth matchday, with Paulo Dybala's teammates Matías Soulé and Donyell Malen on target against Manchester United. Soulé opened the scoring in the 11th minute, and Malen doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 17th minute after Heaven handled Soulé's shot. Gian Piero Gasperini's side arrived in Manchester with four points from their first three European matches, following a convincing win over Slovan Bratislava. Manchester United, coached by Michael Carrick, were on three points and going through a difficult spell. The match was the fourth matchday of the League Phase. The early stages were lively. Soulé and Bruno Fernandes were both booked in the 20th minute after a flare-up on the pitch. Roma were forced into a change in the 22nd minute, with Rensch unable to continue and Lulli coming on. Baleba tested the Roma defence from distance in the 26th minute, but his effort from the edge of the box flew high. Roma had started brightly, keeping the ball well in the opening minutes. Gasperini named Balerdi in place of N'Dicka, while Rensch won the battle for the right-back berth ahead of Molina. Mora kept his place alongside Soulé and Malen in attack. Vásquez started in goal after Gollini was ruled out, and the team lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation: Vásquez; Mancini, Balerdi, Hermoso; Rensch, De Roon, Cristante, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen. Manchester United lined up in a 4-2-3-1: Lammens; Yoro, Maguire, Heaven, Dalot; Mainoo, Baleba; Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Diallo; Cunha. The match was refereed by Jesús Gil Manzano of Spain, with assistants Guadalupe Porras Ayuso and Diego Barbero. The fourth official was Juan Martínez Munuera, while Carlos del Cerro Grande was the VAR and Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez the assistant VAR. Roma remain in the match with a two-goal advantage at the time of reporting, with the second half still to come.

Roma head to Old Trafford to face Manchester United, coached by Carrick, in the fourth matchday of the Champions League league phase, with Gasperini forced into a change in goal. Pierluigi Gollini has withdrawn at the last hour, so Devis Vásquez starts. Leonardo Balerdi comes in at centre-back instead of Evan N'Dicka, and Devyne Rensch is the right wing-back. Nahuel Molina and Emanuele Lulli are on the bench. The midfield and attack are unchanged, with Rodrigo Mora starting from the first minute. Manchester United line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Lammens in goal, Yoro, Maguire, Heaven and Dalot in defence, Mainoo and Baleba in midfield, Cunha, Fernandes and Diallo behind Mbeumo. Roma play a 3-4-2-1, with Vásquez; Mancini, Balerdi and Hermoso at the back; Rensch, Cristante, de Roon and Wesley in midfield; Soulé and Mora in support of Malen up front. United's bench includes Darlow, Heaton, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Mount, Tielemans, Santos, Lacey, Fletcher, Amass and Zirkzee. Roma's bench features De Marzi, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Pisilli, Ghilardi, Molina, Lulli, Di Nunzio and Castro.

Roma supporters are making their way to Old Trafford as the anticipation builds for the fixture against Manchester United, a match Forzaroma.info describes as a fascinating clash at the 'Theatre of Dreams' and a big night of Champions League football. The Roma atmosphere is charged ahead of the game. The club's travelling fans have been chanting in procession towards the stadium, and the Roman side's supporters are said to be enthusiastic. Local coverage also highlights a pre-match concern: Pierluigi Gollini is in doubt for the match, with Rodrigo Mora and the Argentine pair Matías Soulé and Donyell Malen in the line-up picture being reported as options. Roma's reserve goalkeepers, Giorgio De Marzi and Devis Vásquez, are also in the spotlight as the club's third-choice goalkeeper has become a talking point. Other coverage on the day includes a Forzaroma.info piece on the supporters' mood, which notes that Gian Piero Gasperini has appeared on a sticker in the Rome metro, and a look back at Julio Sergio, Goicoechea and Fimiani, the club's third-choice goalkeepers who have at times taken centre stage in the past. The match is due to kick off at 21:00 local time, with the report written on 3 November 2026.