Dybala and Malen to start against Torino; Gasperini weighs midfield options

Roma travel to Torino on Monday 14 September for a Serie A fixture with kickoff at 18:30 at Stadio Olimpico-Grande Torino, their second match in five days following last Thursday's Champions League debut at Fenerbahce. The fixture comes ahead of a crucial encounter against Inter on Saturday at 18:00 at the Olimpico, which could determine the league leadership if both sides secure favourable results beforehand. The match will pit Gasperini, Roma's established head coach, against Torino counterpart Abate, making his Serie A managerial debut this season. Both operate from similar footballing philosophies but with notable divergences. Gasperini favours obsessive man-to-man pressing across the pitch and incisive vertical passes, while Abate has adopted a style rooted in positional possession and ball dominance in the Dezerbian tradition—as he himself has stated—whilst maintaining strong tactical practicality and defensive balance. Both coaches share a connection to the 2007–08 season: Gasperini made his Serie A bow that year with newly promoted Genoa, whilst Abate debuted in the top flight as a young player for Empoli. Torino's preparation centres on a compact 3-5-1-1 shape designed to contain Roma's attacking threat, specifically targeting Malen. Gasperini may opt for limited rotation, setting up what could unfold as a tactical chess match at the Stadio Olimpico-Grande Torino.

Torino face Roma on Monday 14 September at 18:30 in Serie A's fourth round. Torino manager Abate is considering a 3-5-1-1 formation to provide extra defensive protection, according to La Stampa. The defender Coco is available after completing group training on Sunday following a traumatic contusion suffered at Fiorentina last Saturday. Abate must choose between Coco and Ismajli to partner Comuzzo and Comert in defence, while Mandragora will continue in midfield after scoring the classic ex-player's goal at the Franchi on his Torino debut. Gasperini will manage squad rotation in the wake of Roma's Champions League commitments and with Inter's visit to the Olimpico scheduled for Saturday next. Abate's tactical setup is designed to create a trap for Malen, who has already scored at the Stadio Olimpico-Grande Torino on 18 January during his Roma debut and is chasing an absolute Roma scoring record. The two managers will address the pre-match conference on Sunday, having already begun plotting their respective approaches.

Donyell Malen knows the way to the net against Torino. The Dutch forward scored twice on his Roma debut against Torino on 18 January at the Stadio Olimpico–Grande Torino, though one was ruled out for a marginal offside by VAR. After opening the season with a hat-trick against Fiorentina and a double against Lecce, Malen has gone without a goal in his last two matches against Atalanta and Fenerbahce but will have a chance to rediscover his scoring touch tomorrow evening. A goal in that fixture would make him the third player in Roma's history to score more than five goals after the first four league matches of a season. The other two are club legends: Pedro Manfredini, who scored 7 in 1960-61, and Francesco Totti, who scored 6 in 2001-02. Malen wears number 14 and will be looking to add his name to that elite list at the Olimpico tomorrow.

Roma travel to Torino for the fourth round of Serie A on 13 September, sitting joint top of the table alongside Inter after three consecutive wins in the opening three matchdays. The Giallorossi arrive in strong form following a comeback victory against Atalanta and a draw away to Fenerbahce in the Champions League. Paulo Dybala is available for selection, while Manu Koné is ruled out. Roma have built early-season momentum and will look to maintain their push at the summit as the campaign continues.

Gian Piero Gasperini has offered high praise for Rodrigo Mora following the Portuguese midfielder's summer arrival at Roma. Speaking ahead of the fixture against Torino, the head coach highlighted Mora's quality and the speed at which he has settled into the team's system. Mora has already scored once this season and is fitting well into Gasperini's setup, having joined late in the transfer window as Roma sought attacking reinforcements. Gasperini was effusive about Mora's potential and integration. "Mora is also a young man with a lot of talent. He needs to be completed physically and tactically," he said. The coach went on to stress the player's rapid adjustment: "He's only recently arrived but what he's shown from the start or during the match is the performance of a young man of great level." In even stronger terms, Gasperini declared: "I don't think there's a young man in the world who's more capable of being a protagonist than him right now." Mora has impressed as a reliable technician in the number ten role, finding space well and excelling at opening up defences. While not the quickest player, his technical ability has stood out in Roma's strong Serie A start this season. Playing alongside Paulo Dybala is expected to benefit his development further, with Gasperini's tactical system positioned to enhance his game.

Gian Piero Gasperini held his pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow's visit to Torino, rejecting suggestions of a squad hierarchy. "Please stop talking about hierarchies, it's not fair to the players who are giving their all," he said. "It makes no sense for these players—they're all making an important contribution. Ghilardi is growing, there's Koulierakis." Emanuele Lulli will be available for selection after recovering from a virus intestinale (intestinal virus) that struck him in recent days; the 2007-born defender from Palestrina is expected to start. On Paulo Dybala's availability, Gasperini was blunt: "If he's well, he plays." The forward has been in excellent form and started in all four league matches so far this season. Lorenzo Pellegrini returns to the squad after his absence, a significant boost for Roma's midfield ahead of the trip to Turin.

Roma return to Serie A action tomorrow at 18:30 away to Torino, seeking to build on their opening Champions League draw. The Giallorossi drew 1–1 at Fenerbahce on their European debut and now face Ignazio Abate's Torino, who recently won a comeback victory over Fiorentina. A win at the Olimpico Grande Torino would leave Roma on maximum points after four matches, with a match against Inter scheduled five days later. Gian Piero Gasperini will address the press at 13:30 on Tuesday from Trigoria. Gasperini confirmed that Lorenzo Pellegrini is fit and available for selection. The squad list also includes Manu Koné, who completed a fitness test during the day, Wesley following a knee knock, and Emanuele Lulli after a bout of fever. In his pre-match conference, Gasperini spoke warmly of recent performances, particularly Donyell Malen's impact since arriving. On Rodrigo Mora's integration into the attack, Gasperini said: "I see what you all see—he is a talented, young player, and that is not considered. He must improve physically and tactically. What he has shown is a young player of talent and level. There is not a younger player who can be more of a protagonist at this moment." When asked whether defensive hierarchy could shift, Gasperini pushed back strongly: "Please stop with this hierarchy talk, it is not right towards these players. It makes no sense for them, it has no effect for the squad. Everyone is giving an important contribution. Balerdi did remarkable things at Marseille, we have to play a lot. A team in the Champions League does not work with hierarchies, but there are many starters who play without promoting one and rejecting another, otherwise it becomes something controversial." The full squad for Torino includes defenders Devyne Rensch, Konstantinos Koulierakis, Evan N'Dicka, Nahuel Molina, Mario Hermoso, Gianluca Mancini, Leonardo Balerdi, Wesley, Emanuele Lulli and Daniele Ghilardi; midfielders Bryan Cristante, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Marten de Roon, Manu Koné, Niccolò Pisilli and Rodrigo Mora; forwards Santiago Castro, Donyell Malen, Matías Soulé and Paulo Dybala.

Roma travel to Torino on 14 September for their fourth Serie A match of the season, seeking a fourth consecutive victory. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini will have his full squad available for the first time this season, with Lorenzo Pellegrini returning but set to start on the bench. Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala will lead the attack, alongside Matías Soulé, who is favoured over Rodrigo Mora. Kick-off is at 18:30. The match, taking place in the fourth round of Serie A Enilive, will be shown exclusively live on DAZN at 18:30. To watch on television, viewers will need a DAZN subscription and can stream via the app on a smart TV, gaming console such as Xbox or PlayStation, or compatible devices including Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast and TIM VISION Box. Live coverage is also available through Forzaroma.info's live blog and social media updates on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Gian Piero Gasperini has named his squad for Roma's away match against Torino, with two significant updates: Lorenzo Pellegrini returns for the first call of the season, and Manu Koné is available after recovering from a knee problem sustained against Fenerbahce. Pellegrini's inclusion marks his first involvement in the 2026-27 campaign. Koné had been sidelined by the injury but is now fit to feature. The squad encompasses the full depth of Gasperini's defence, midfield and attack options for the fixture. Gasperini's full squad list reads as follows: Goalkeepers: Svilar, De Marzi, Gollini. Defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli, Ghilardi. Midfielders: Cristante, Pellegrini, De Roon, Koné, Pisilli, Mora. Forwards: Castro, Malen, Soulé, Dybala.

Roma return to Serie A action tomorrow at 18:30 away to Torino, seeking to build on their opening Champions League draw. The Giallorossi drew 1–1 at Fenerbahce on their European debut and now face Ignazio Abate's Torino, who recently won a comeback victory over Fiorentina. A win at the Olimpico Grande Torino would leave Roma on maximum points after four matches, with a match against Inter scheduled five days later. Gian Piero Gasperini will address the press at 13:30 on Tuesday from Trigoria. Gasperini confirmed that Lorenzo Pellegrini is fit and available for selection. The squad list also includes Manu Koné, who completed a fitness test during the day, Wesley following a knee knock, and Emanuele Lulli after a bout of fever. In his pre-match conference, Gasperini spoke warmly of recent performances, particularly Donyell Malen's impact since arriving. On Rodrigo Mora's integration into the attack, Gasperini said: "I see what you all see—he is a talented, young player, and that is not considered. He must improve physically and tactically. What he has shown is a young player of talent and level. There is not a younger player who can be more of a protagonist at this moment." When asked whether defensive hierarchy could shift, Gasperini pushed back strongly: "Please stop with this hierarchy talk, it is not right towards these players. It makes no sense for them, it has no effect for the squad. Everyone is giving an important contribution. Balerdi did remarkable things at Marseille, we have to play a lot. A team in the Champions League does not work with hierarchies, but there are many starters who play without promoting one and rejecting another, otherwise it becomes something controversial." The full squad for Torino includes defenders Devyne Rensch, Konstantinos Koulierakis, Evan N'Dicka, Nahuel Molina, Mario Hermoso, Gianluca Mancini, Leonardo Balerdi, Wesley, Emanuele Lulli and Daniele Ghilardi; midfielders Bryan Cristante, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Marten de Roon, Manu Koné, Niccolò Pisilli and Rodrigo Mora; forwards Santiago Castro, Donyell Malen, Matías Soulé and Paulo Dybala.

Gian Piero Gasperini has named his squad for Roma's away match against Torino, with two significant updates: Lorenzo Pellegrini returns for the first call of the season, and Manu Koné is available after recovering from a knee problem sustained against Fenerbahce. Pellegrini's inclusion marks his first involvement in the 2026-27 campaign. Koné had been sidelined by the injury but is now fit to feature. The squad encompasses the full depth of Gasperini's defence, midfield and attack options for the fixture. Gasperini's full squad list reads as follows: Goalkeepers: Svilar, De Marzi, Gollini. Defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli, Ghilardi. Midfielders: Cristante, Pellegrini, De Roon, Koné, Pisilli, Mora. Forwards: Castro, Malen, Soulé, Dybala.

AS Roma have announced their squad for the Serie A trip to Torino on matchday four, with Manu Koné fit to travel after undergoing a fitness test on 13 September. Wesley, who sustained a knock to his knee, and Emanuele Lulli, who had been unwell, are both included. Lorenzo Pellegrini is available as expected, having been cleared by Gasperini in his pre-match press conference. The squad sheet lists ten defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi. Six midfielders are named—Cristante, Pellegrini, De Roon, Koné, Pisilli and Mora—while the forward line comprises Castro, Malen, Soulé and Dybala.