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Roma's squad news is mixed during the international break: Paulo Dybala and Gianluca Mancini took part in part of Thursday's training session with the group at Trigoria, while Pierluigi Gollini and Mile Svilar trained separately. Eleven Roma players are currently with their national teams. Gian Piero Gasperini continues to work with the rest of the squad, focusing on recovering injured players ahead of the resumption of Serie A. For Svilar, the programme was agreed with the medical staff, and his condition will be assessed daily, with the aim of having him available for the match against Parma. Elsewhere, the future of Endrick may lie away from Real Madrid. According to Matteo Moretto, reporting on Fabrizio Romano's YouTube channel, the decision will rest mainly with the player, even though José Mourinho is in favour of keeping him at the Spanish club. If the Brazilian forward asked for more space and continuity, Real Madrid would be willing to consider a loan departure. The 2006-born player, who previously had a spell at Lyon, is keen to accumulate minutes and keep developing. Two Italian clubs are monitoring the situation, but Roma currently appear to have the advantage: they maintain constant contact and are following developments closely. AC Milan are further in the background, despite good relations with Roc Nation, the agency that manages the Brazilian's interests. The chances of a loan exit are reportedly increasing. In a long interview with Diario Marca, Niccolò Pisilli spoke about his bond with Roma, the coaches who shaped his career and his ambitions. The midfielder warmly recalled José Mourinho, who gave him his first-team debut and his first goal for the club: "He is a truly exquisite person. I will always be grateful to him." He also praised Gian Piero Gasperini, describing him as a master for his work at Atalanta and for the results achieved in his first season in Rome. Pisilli spoke of Francesco Totti and Daniele De Rossi as legendary figures, stressing the gap between their history and his own few minutes as captain. Among his football role models he named Pedri, admiring his personality and calmness on the ball. On Roma's form, he recalled the performance against Real Madrid, arguing the team has shown it can compete with anyone when it stays focused and compact. Asked what he would do if Roma won the Scudetto, he replied: "We would celebrate in great style." Roma return to action on 21 November to face Parma at the Stadio Tardini. The presence of their supporters in the away section remains uncertain: the Osservatorio Nazionale sulle Manifestazioni Sportive has postponed its assessment on the sale of tickets, without imposing restrictive measures for now. A final decision will only come after further examination. The possibility of restrictions for Roma fans, who risk being unable to follow the team to Emilia, therefore remains open. Further updates will clarify how supporters can access the stadium.

Former Lazio defender Angelo Gregucci has backed Roma to mount a challenge for the Serie A title, while naming Inter as the favourites. Speaking on Radio Roma Sound, Gregucci said Roma's strong start has fuelled the debate over the title race, even though the competition remains fierce. Gregucci named Inter as the main favourites for the championship. He said Roma could become competitive should Inter, described as the strongest side with the most quality, slip up. The former Lazio player also reflected on Roma's season so far, having described the Giallorossi as a solid side at their presentation. Gregucci said: "Where can this Roma go? To win the Scudetto? At the presentation I said Roma are a solid team. If the strongest team, the one with the most quality, that is Inter, were to slip up, I believe Roma can be competitive. Always excluding my own team, which is the wild card and can do anything and its opposite. It is not a job for Milan and Juventus."

Niccolò Pisilli has spoken to Spanish newspaper Marca about his experience at Roma, praising head coach Gian Piero Gasperini and reflecting on the comparisons made with club legends Francesco Totti and Daniele De Rossi. Pisilli, who is 22, has been a Roma fan since he was very young and says he has never hidden that. The midfielder said the comparisons are unfair to the two icons. "Sono mostri sacri che non possono essere paragonati ai 20 minuti miei. Non so quante partite abbiano giocato con quella fascia, hanno fatto la storia di questo club. Sono ancora un ragazzo, ho 22 anni, ho giocato 20 minuti da capitano per caso. Loro sono dei miti della città." In English: "They are sacred monsters who cannot be compared to my 20 minutes. I don't know how many matches they played with that armband, they made the history of this club. I am still a boy, I am 22 years old, I played 20 minutes as captain by chance. They are myths of the city." On the season so far, Pisilli described Serie A as a very enjoyable championship. "Nel complesso, questo è un campionato molto bello." In English: "Overall, this is a very beautiful championship." He said the game is more dynamic, that there is more effective playing time and many more goals are scored, adding that it is more pleasant for viewers at home. Asked about the Scudetto, he said both Roman clubs are doing things well, but that the reckoning will come at the end of the season. "Cosa farò in caso di scudetto? Non lo so. Festeggeremmo alla grande, questo è certo." In English: "What will I do if we win the Scudetto? I don't know. We would celebrate in style, that is certain." He added: "Ora dobbiamo pensare partita per partita e, come ho detto, alla fine i conti saranno fatti." In English: "Now we have to think match by match and, as I said, in the end the reckoning will be made." On Gasperini, Pisilli said: "Non ha bisogno di presentazioni da parte mia. La storia di un club come l'Atalanta è cambiata. È arrivato a noi e nel primo anno abbiamo ottenuto un ottimo risultato e siamo tornati in Champions League. Lui è un maestro. È davvero molto bravo. Ciò si vede dal modo in cui giocano le sue squadre. Cerco di fare bene in ogni sessione di allenamento e in ogni momento per capire appieno cosa sta chiedendo. Cerco di imparare il più possibile anche da lui." In English: "He does not need an introduction from me. The history of a club like Atalanta has changed. He came to us and in the first year we achieved an excellent result and returned to the Champions League. He is a master. He is really very good. You can see it in the way his teams play. I try to do well in every training session and at every moment to fully understand what he is asking. I try to learn as much as I can from him too." Pisilli also spoke about José Mourinho, who he said identified strongly with Rome and the city's atmosphere. "Si è identificato molto con Roma e con l'atmosfera della città. Gli sarò sempre grato, perché mi ha dato l'opportunità di esordire con questa maglia e la grande soddisfazione di segnare il mio primo gol." In English: "He identified very much with Rome and the atmosphere of the city. I will always be grateful to him, because he gave me the opportunity to make my debut in this shirt and the great satisfaction of scoring my first goal."

Roma's squad news is mixed during the international break: Paulo Dybala and Gianluca Mancini took part in part of Thursday's training session with the group at Trigoria, while Pierluigi Gollini and Mile Svilar trained separately. Eleven Roma players are currently with their national teams. Gian Piero Gasperini continues to work with the rest of the squad, focusing on recovering injured players ahead of the resumption of Serie A. For Svilar, the programme was agreed with the medical staff, and his condition will be assessed daily, with the aim of having him available for the match against Parma. Elsewhere, the future of Endrick may lie away from Real Madrid. According to Matteo Moretto, reporting on Fabrizio Romano's YouTube channel, the decision will rest mainly with the player, even though José Mourinho is in favour of keeping him at the Spanish club. If the Brazilian forward asked for more space and continuity, Real Madrid would be willing to consider a loan departure. The 2006-born player, who previously had a spell at Lyon, is keen to accumulate minutes and keep developing. Two Italian clubs are monitoring the situation, but Roma currently appear to have the advantage: they maintain constant contact and are following developments closely. AC Milan are further in the background, despite good relations with Roc Nation, the agency that manages the Brazilian's interests. The chances of a loan exit are reportedly increasing. In a long interview with Diario Marca, Niccolò Pisilli spoke about his bond with Roma, the coaches who shaped his career and his ambitions. The midfielder warmly recalled José Mourinho, who gave him his first-team debut and his first goal for the club: "He is a truly exquisite person. I will always be grateful to him." He also praised Gian Piero Gasperini, describing him as a master for his work at Atalanta and for the results achieved in his first season in Rome. Pisilli spoke of Francesco Totti and Daniele De Rossi as legendary figures, stressing the gap between their history and his own few minutes as captain. Among his football role models he named Pedri, admiring his personality and calmness on the ball. On Roma's form, he recalled the performance against Real Madrid, arguing the team has shown it can compete with anyone when it stays focused and compact. Asked what he would do if Roma won the Scudetto, he replied: "We would celebrate in great style." Roma return to action on 21 November to face Parma at the Stadio Tardini. The presence of their supporters in the away section remains uncertain: the Osservatorio Nazionale sulle Manifestazioni Sportive has postponed its assessment on the sale of tickets, without imposing restrictive measures for now. A final decision will only come after further examination. The possibility of restrictions for Roma fans, who risk being unable to follow the team to Emilia, therefore remains open. Further updates will clarify how supporters can access the stadium.

Paulo Dybala has returned to group training at Trigoria and is targeting Roma's trip to Parma on 21 November, while Endrick moves closer to a possible January loan move from Real Madrid. Roma's January market, however, is still waiting on answers from the Friedkin Group. Among the day's headlines, Gian Piero Gasperini is still awaiting clarity from the owners on his budget, and Lookman is back in the frame. Dybala has taken part in part of the session with his team-mates. Mancini is also showing encouraging signs after a problem with his hamstring. Svilar and Gollini are continuing with differentiated work, while Rensch remains out. Journalist Matteo Moretto rates the chances of a loan move for Endrick at 70 per cent, naming Roma as the main Italian suitor. The Brazilian's willingness to find more regular football will be decisive, but the deal would still need the approval of Real Madrid and of Mourinho. Endrick has played only 140 minutes in seven appearances this season, according to Corriere dello Sport, which also reports that he has turned down a move to AC Milan while Sporting Director D'Amico continues to follow him. Roma remain interested, but there is no agreement yet and there is international competition. According to Corriere della Sera, Gasperini and D'Amico do not yet know the budget available for January. A meeting with a representative of the ownership could take place in the coming days. Gasperini wants reinforcements to support the team's ambitions, but without financial guidelines D'Amico is struggling to turn sounding-out into negotiations. Il Messaggero reports a salary threshold of four million euros. Alongside Endrick, D'Amico is evaluating PSV's Ruben van Bommel and Stuttgart's Jamie Leweling, two wide players whose profiles appeal to the coach. Loan formulas remain central to the plans. Repubblica reports that Roma are monitoring Lookman, who has lost ground at Atlético Madrid under Simeone and stayed on the bench for ninety minutes in their most recent match against Barcelona. The Nigerian is a former Atalanta player who has been coached by Gasperini. There has been no transfer request and no official approach from the Spanish club, but his profile matches Roma's attacking needs. Elsewhere, agent Diego Tavano has spoken about Bove's departure from Roma, recalling a tough confrontation in August 2024 with Souloukou and Ghisolfi. According to the agent, Bove never wanted to leave Trigoria and the solutions initially proposed were not welcome. Bove later joined Fiorentina and returned emotionally in front of the Curva Sud. In an interview with Marca, Lorenzo Pisilli's team-mate Niccolò Pisilli described Gasperini as an excellent coach he learns from every day, and expressed gratitude to Mourinho, who gave him his first-team debut. Asked about the captaincy comparisons with Totti and De Rossi, he said: "They made the history of the club."

Roma have returned to training to begin preparations for their away match at Parma on 21 November. Paulo Dybala and Gianluca Mancini were partially involved in group training at Trigoria, while goalkeepers Mile Svilar and Pierluigi Gollini worked on separate sessions. Svilar trained apart from the squad, although he has started to put his boots on. Reports from the camp suggest optimism over his recovery ahead of the Serie A fixture. Gollini also trained separately from the group. The Parma match is scheduled for 21 November, and the update on Svilar's fitness will be closely watched as Roma prepare for the league trip.