D'Amico on Gollini's injury and Vásquez's chance against Manchester United

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 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 travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in the Champions League, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side having to cope with a late injury setback to goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini. The Italian has been forced to withdraw because of a back problem, and Devis Vásquez will take his place between the posts. Roma come into the match after a away win over Udinese. The pre-match build-up has been turbulent for Gasperini. Mora is confirmed in attack, with Soulé and Malen alongside him. In defence, Mancini returns to partner Balerdi, who replaces Evan N'Dicka in the back line, with Hermoso also in the back three. Rensch and Wesley are deployed as the wing-backs. Roma line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Cristante, de Roon, Rensch and Wesley in midfield. Manchester United, managed by Carrick, will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Lammens in goal and Mbeumo leading the attack. Mainoo and Baleba form the midfield pivot, while Cunha, Fernandes and Diallo support the striker. The match is refereed by Gil Manzano from Spain, assisted by Porras Ayuso-Barbero and Barbero, with Martínez Munuera as fourth official and Del Cerro Grande on VAR, with Cuadra Fernandez as AVAR. Soulé opened the scoring in the ninth minute and Malen doubled the lead in the 18th minute. Soulé and Bruno Fernandes were both booked in the 21st minute. Roma's bench includes De Marzi, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Pisilli, Ghilardi, Molina, Lulli, Di Nunzio and Castro. United's substitutes include Darlow, Heaton, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Mount, Tielemans, Santos, Lacey, Fletcher, Amass and Zirkzee.

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 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 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 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.