De Roon set for ninth straight start as Gasperini's trusted option

Roma head into the Serie A match against Sassuolo with a complicated injury list, with goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini a major doubt. Gollini is sidelined by a back problem and his fitness will only be assessed at the last moment, which could open the way for him to start from the first minute if he is passed fit. Defender Devyne Rensch has suffered a first-degree tear to his right adductor after going off early in Roma's Champions League clash with Manchester United. He will be out for around twenty days. Paulo Dybala is also already ruled out, with his return now scheduled for directly after the international break. Il Tempo reports cautious optimism over Manu Koné. The French midfielder has trained individually on the pitch after returning from England and is determined to earn a call-up for the match at the Olimpico against Sassuolo, which would give Gian Piero Gasperini a valuable option to bring on during the game. Meanwhile, Roma's players have received official call-ups for their respective national teams ahead of the international fixtures.

Roma continue to battle an injury crisis ahead of their home match against Sassuolo, with Gian Piero Gasperini left with a severely reduced set of options. The latest absence is Devyne Rensch, whose instrumental tests revealed a first-degree tear of the long adductor in his right leg. He is expected to be out for around three weeks, with a return planned after the international break. Paulo Dybala will not feature. He has yet to recover and will continue personalised training, aiming to be available again directly after the national team commitments. There is slightly better news on Manu Koné, the French midfielder, who has completed individualised work on the pitch and will undergo the final decisive test today to determine whether he can be included at least in the matchday squad and start on the bench. In midfield, given the fatigue accumulated over recent weeks, Cristante and De Roon will form the pairing to lead the engine room, with Pisilli ready to contribute. The goalkeeping position also needs close monitoring. Pierluigi Gollini remains in serious doubt because of a back problem that could force him to withdraw, despite attempting to play through with infiltrations. If Gollini cannot recover, Devis Vásquez is ready to return to the starting lineup from the first minute, a place in Serie A he would win back after many months. Ndicka is set to return to the defence, while Mancini is being managed under a planned programme. Up front, Malen and Soulé will lead the attack with Mora in support.

Pierluigi Gollini is in danger of missing Roma's next match, with his recovery from a back problem for Sunday's clash against Sassuolo looking increasingly difficult. The goalkeeper was forced to sit out the Manchester United-Roma game, and the club at Trigoria is considering an injection to ease the pain and make him available. For now, pessimism prevails. Gollini's condition is improving, but the discomfort has not yet fully cleared, and the medical staff must decide whether it is wise to risk him in the final fixture before the international break. If he is ruled out again, Devis Vásquez will once more be asked to guard Roma's goal. The Colombian was called into action at Old Trafford unexpectedly and is currently the favourite to start against the side coached by Alberto Aquilani. Gasperini will therefore have to prepare for the possibility of relying on his third-choice goalkeeper again. Mile Svilar has no chance of returning in time, with his comeback expected only after the international break. Training and final medical assessments will clarify Gollini's chances, but for now the Vásquez option remains the most likely scenario.

Roma continue to battle an injury crisis ahead of their home match against Sassuolo, with Gian Piero Gasperini left with a severely reduced set of options. The latest absence is Devyne Rensch, whose instrumental tests revealed a first-degree tear of the long adductor in his right leg. He is expected to be out for around three weeks, with a return planned after the international break. Paulo Dybala will not feature. He has yet to recover and will continue personalised training, aiming to be available again directly after the national team commitments. There is slightly better news on Manu Koné, the French midfielder, who has completed individualised work on the pitch and will undergo the final decisive test today to determine whether he can be included at least in the matchday squad and start on the bench. In midfield, given the fatigue accumulated over recent weeks, Cristante and De Roon will form the pairing to lead the engine room, with Pisilli ready to contribute. The goalkeeping position also needs close monitoring. Pierluigi Gollini remains in serious doubt because of a back problem that could force him to withdraw, despite attempting to play through with infiltrations. If Gollini cannot recover, Devis Vásquez is ready to return to the starting lineup from the first minute, a place in Serie A he would win back after many months. Ndicka is set to return to the defence, while Mancini is being managed under a planned programme. Up front, Malen and Soulé will lead the attack with Mora in support.

Roma are battling a growing injury crisis ahead of Saturday's clash with Sassuolo, with Daniele Rensch's absence joined by doubts over Paulo Dybala and goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini. Devyne Rensch has a first-degree adductor tear, the tests revealed, and will not return until the Parma match after the international break. Dybala, who did not train with the rest of the group at Monday's resumption, is heading towards missing tomorrow's game. The squad is stretched thin. Il Messaggero's Daniele Aloisi reports that Gasperini has only sixteen outfield players available, leaving him with very few choices and few decisions to make. Mile Svilar will certainly miss out, and Gollini's involvement is also at risk because of a back problem that persists, though he will try to play to the end with the help of infiltrations. Devis Vásquez is ready to step in, having not played a Serie A match since 25 May 2025. Manu Koné offers some hope. He has carried out individualised work on the pitch and will undergo a fitness test today in an attempt to return to the matchday squad. Mancini did not train yesterday for a planned, routine rest. Malen and Soulé are expected to lead the attack, with Mora pushing for a place to complete the front three. Pisilli is further down the pecking order and is set to operate in the central space alongside Cristante and de Roon. If de Roon starts, he would become the only player to have started each of Roma's last nine matches. On the right, Molina and Lulli are in contention for a spot, while Wesley will play on the left. At the back, N'Dicka is set to return, alongside Mancini or Balerdi and Hermoso.

Manu Koné is eager to return from a muscle injury, but Roma are reluctant to rush him back and would prefer to have him fully fit after the international break. The France midfielder is recovering from a first-degree thigh muscle tear sustained against Real Madrid twenty days ago, and he wants to be available as early as tomorrow against Sassuolo. At Trigoria, however, caution prevails, with Gasperini and the medical staff unwilling to risk a relapse just as his recovery nears completion. Koné has only partially resumed training with the squad and is not yet able to last 90 minutes. At most he could be called up to play a short spell, with the decision to be made after today's final training session. The situation is complicated by the midfielder's desire to answer the call-up from the national team, who face Italy and Turkey in the coming days. Playing against Sassuolo could help his chances of being selected, but Roma want to avoid losing him again for ten days during the final phase of his recovery. His earlier muscle problems from last season also weigh on the decision. Roma would prefer to have him at 100 per cent after the break, ahead of the games against Parma and Paris Saint-Germain, rather than hurrying his return for a few minutes. Gasperini is well aware of Koné's importance, and his absence in recent weeks has forced De Roon, Cristante and Pisilli to work overtime. After nine matches in 27 days, the Sassuolo fixture represents the last hurdle before the break. Gasperini and the club would rather make one more sacrifice now than risk losing a key player again.

Roma continue to battle an injury crisis ahead of their home match against Sassuolo, with Gian Piero Gasperini left with a severely reduced set of options. The latest absence is Devyne Rensch, whose instrumental tests revealed a first-degree tear of the long adductor in his right leg. He is expected to be out for around three weeks, with a return planned after the international break. Paulo Dybala will not feature. He has yet to recover and will continue personalised training, aiming to be available again directly after the national team commitments. There is slightly better news on Manu Koné, the French midfielder, who has completed individualised work on the pitch and will undergo the final decisive test today to determine whether he can be included at least in the matchday squad and start on the bench. In midfield, given the fatigue accumulated over recent weeks, Cristante and De Roon will form the pairing to lead the engine room, with Pisilli ready to contribute. The goalkeeping position also needs close monitoring. Pierluigi Gollini remains in serious doubt because of a back problem that could force him to withdraw, despite attempting to play through with infiltrations. If Gollini cannot recover, Devis Vásquez is ready to return to the starting lineup from the first minute, a place in Serie A he would win back after many months. Ndicka is set to return to the defence, while Mancini is being managed under a planned programme. Up front, Malen and Soulé will lead the attack with Mora in support.

Roma are battling a growing injury crisis ahead of Saturday's clash with Sassuolo, with Daniele Rensch's absence joined by doubts over Paulo Dybala and goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini. Devyne Rensch has a first-degree adductor tear, the tests revealed, and will not return until the Parma match after the international break. Dybala, who did not train with the rest of the group at Monday's resumption, is heading towards missing tomorrow's game. The squad is stretched thin. Il Messaggero's Daniele Aloisi reports that Gasperini has only sixteen outfield players available, leaving him with very few choices and few decisions to make. Mile Svilar will certainly miss out, and Gollini's involvement is also at risk because of a back problem that persists, though he will try to play to the end with the help of infiltrations. Devis Vásquez is ready to step in, having not played a Serie A match since 25 May 2025. Manu Koné offers some hope. He has carried out individualised work on the pitch and will undergo a fitness test today in an attempt to return to the matchday squad. Mancini did not train yesterday for a planned, routine rest. Malen and Soulé are expected to lead the attack, with Mora pushing for a place to complete the front three. Pisilli is further down the pecking order and is set to operate in the central space alongside Cristante and de Roon. If de Roon starts, he would become the only player to have started each of Roma's last nine matches. On the right, Molina and Lulli are in contention for a spot, while Wesley will play on the left. At the back, N'Dicka is set to return, alongside Mancini or Balerdi and Hermoso.

Manu Koné is eager to return from a muscle injury, but Roma are reluctant to rush him back and would prefer to have him fully fit after the international break. The France midfielder is recovering from a first-degree thigh muscle tear sustained against Real Madrid twenty days ago, and he wants to be available as early as tomorrow against Sassuolo. At Trigoria, however, caution prevails, with Gasperini and the medical staff unwilling to risk a relapse just as his recovery nears completion. Koné has only partially resumed training with the squad and is not yet able to last 90 minutes. At most he could be called up to play a short spell, with the decision to be made after today's final training session. The situation is complicated by the midfielder's desire to answer the call-up from the national team, who face Italy and Turkey in the coming days. Playing against Sassuolo could help his chances of being selected, but Roma want to avoid losing him again for ten days during the final phase of his recovery. His earlier muscle problems from last season also weigh on the decision. Roma would prefer to have him at 100 per cent after the break, ahead of the games against Parma and Paris Saint-Germain, rather than hurrying his return for a few minutes. Gasperini is well aware of Koné's importance, and his absence in recent weeks has forced De Roon, Cristante and Pisilli to work overtime. After nine matches in 27 days, the Sassuolo fixture represents the last hurdle before the break. Gasperini and the club would rather make one more sacrifice now than risk losing a key player again.

Roma continue to battle an injury crisis ahead of their home match against Sassuolo, with Gian Piero Gasperini left with a severely reduced set of options. The latest absence is Devyne Rensch, whose instrumental tests revealed a first-degree tear of the long adductor in his right leg. He is expected to be out for around three weeks, with a return planned after the international break. Paulo Dybala will not feature. He has yet to recover and will continue personalised training, aiming to be available again directly after the national team commitments. There is slightly better news on Manu Koné, the French midfielder, who has completed individualised work on the pitch and will undergo the final decisive test today to determine whether he can be included at least in the matchday squad and start on the bench. In midfield, given the fatigue accumulated over recent weeks, Cristante and De Roon will form the pairing to lead the engine room, with Pisilli ready to contribute. The goalkeeping position also needs close monitoring. Pierluigi Gollini remains in serious doubt because of a back problem that could force him to withdraw, despite attempting to play through with infiltrations. If Gollini cannot recover, Devis Vásquez is ready to return to the starting lineup from the first minute, a place in Serie A he would win back after many months. Ndicka is set to return to the defence, while Mancini is being managed under a planned programme. Up front, Malen and Soulé will lead the attack with Mora in support.

Roma are battling a growing injury crisis ahead of Saturday's clash with Sassuolo, with Daniele Rensch's absence joined by doubts over Paulo Dybala and goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini. Devyne Rensch has a first-degree adductor tear, the tests revealed, and will not return until the Parma match after the international break. Dybala, who did not train with the rest of the group at Monday's resumption, is heading towards missing tomorrow's game. The squad is stretched thin. Il Messaggero's Daniele Aloisi reports that Gasperini has only sixteen outfield players available, leaving him with very few choices and few decisions to make. Mile Svilar will certainly miss out, and Gollini's involvement is also at risk because of a back problem that persists, though he will try to play to the end with the help of infiltrations. Devis Vásquez is ready to step in, having not played a Serie A match since 25 May 2025. Manu Koné offers some hope. He has carried out individualised work on the pitch and will undergo a fitness test today in an attempt to return to the matchday squad. Mancini did not train yesterday for a planned, routine rest. Malen and Soulé are expected to lead the attack, with Mora pushing for a place to complete the front three. Pisilli is further down the pecking order and is set to operate in the central space alongside Cristante and de Roon. If de Roon starts, he would become the only player to have started each of Roma's last nine matches. On the right, Molina and Lulli are in contention for a spot, while Wesley will play on the left. At the back, N'Dicka is set to return, alongside Mancini or Balerdi and Hermoso.

Manu Koné is eager to return from a muscle injury, but Roma are reluctant to rush him back and would prefer to have him fully fit after the international break. The France midfielder is recovering from a first-degree thigh muscle tear sustained against Real Madrid twenty days ago, and he wants to be available as early as tomorrow against Sassuolo. At Trigoria, however, caution prevails, with Gasperini and the medical staff unwilling to risk a relapse just as his recovery nears completion. Koné has only partially resumed training with the squad and is not yet able to last 90 minutes. At most he could be called up to play a short spell, with the decision to be made after today's final training session. The situation is complicated by the midfielder's desire to answer the call-up from the national team, who face Italy and Turkey in the coming days. Playing against Sassuolo could help his chances of being selected, but Roma want to avoid losing him again for ten days during the final phase of his recovery. His earlier muscle problems from last season also weigh on the decision. Roma would prefer to have him at 100 per cent after the break, ahead of the games against Parma and Paris Saint-Germain, rather than hurrying his return for a few minutes. Gasperini is well aware of Koné's importance, and his absence in recent weeks has forced De Roon, Cristante and Pisilli to work overtime. After nine matches in 27 days, the Sassuolo fixture represents the last hurdle before the break. Gasperini and the club would rather make one more sacrifice now than risk losing a key player again.