Dybala's recovery slowed by small hidden calf tear

Roma head to Udinese today, 31 October, at the Bluenergy Stadium with Gian Piero Gasperini relying on a front three of Donyell Malen, Matías Soulé and Rodrigo Mora. The fixture comes before Roma's Champions League trip to Manchester and their match against Sassuolo, and the squad faces the run without its most important players returning from injury. As La Repubblica reports, while the team is in Friuli fighting to hold its place in the top positions of the table, the group left in Trigoria is reduced by a long list of injuries. The medical staff has chosen caution. Paulo Dybala, who stayed in Rome for a personalised programme, is targeting the trip to Old Trafford, but a calf problem demands care. A return from the bench against Sassuolo, or directly after the international break, is considered more realistic, a situation similar to that of goalkeeper Mile Svilar. Without its most experienced men but with a solid squad, Gasperini has entrusted the attack to the trio of Malen, Soulé and Mora, who are charged with leading Roma through this delicate stage of the season. The match is one of several close-together fixtures in a demanding run, with the club continuing to juggle its selection while the infirmary remains full.

Gian Piero Gasperini has named a 23-man squad for Udinese vs Roma, Serie A matchday 10, tomorrow, Saturday 31 October, at 18:00 at the Bluenergy Stadium. Paulo Dybala remains sidelined, while Mile Svilar, Manu Koné and Lorenzo Pellegrini are also out. There is no change from the Cagliari game. Dybala has not yet fully recovered from calf discomfort. Belgian goalkeeper Mile Svilar will only return after the November international break. Pierluigi Gollini keeps his place in goal, and the young players Di Nunzio and Camara are included in the squad. Hermoso and Balerdi are available again after overcoming recent physical knocks. The full Roma squad is: Goalkeepers: Vásquez, De Marzi, Gollini. Defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli, Ghilardi. Midfielders: Cristante, De Roon, Pisilli, Di Nunzio, Mora. Forwards: Castro, Malen, Soulé, Camara.

Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar will not be available to Gian Piero Gasperini until after the November international break, with his recovery from injury still progressing. The Serbian is wearing a brace on his foot while doing gym sessions as he works back to fitness. Svilar, a Serbia international and a goalkeeper who joined Roma from Benfica in July 2022, is one of the club's first-choice options between the posts. Losing him for the coming weeks means Gasperini must rely on his other goalkeepers while the recovery continues. The report comes from Forzaroma.info, which published the update on 30 October 2026 at 15:30 and includes a video from the Deltacoaching.be Instagram profile showing the goalkeeper's rehabilitation work.

Roma travel to Udine for a Serie A tie against Udinese, with kickoff at 18:00, and Gasperini is expected to name Mora in the starting line-up. Roma are unbeaten in the league after nine matchdays, with six wins and three draws, and have the second-best defence in Serie A, having conceded only eight goals. Udinese are looking for a turnaround after a difficult spell. Their 0-0 draw with Parma ended a run of six consecutive defeats, but they have not won in seven matchdays. Gasperini is without several important players, including Paulo Dybala, Koné and Svilar. Lorenzo Pellegrini is also absent. Roma's probable starting line-up is Gollini; Ghilardi, Ndicka, Hermoso; Lulli, Cristante, Pisilli, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen. Udinese are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 with Okoye in goal, Zaniolo and Ekkelenkamp in behind Davis, and Runjaic in charge. The head coach is again calling up two players from the Primavera: Di Nunzio and Camara. Udinese's home record is the club's biggest concern: they have lost four consecutive games at the Bluenergy Stadium and have gone 311 minutes without scoring in front of their own fans. Roma have the upper hand historically in Friuli, with 24 wins in 55 meetings, against 18 for Udinese and 13 draws. The most recent meeting was won 1-0 by Udinese in January, with the goal from Ekkelenkamp, and the hosts have won two of their last four home games against the Roman side. The match is part of matchday 10 of Serie A Enilive and will be broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN, with kickoff at 18:00.

Roma travel to the Bluenergy Stadium to face Udinese today, the last match before the international break, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side aiming to keep their winning run going despite a heavy injury list. Roma then fly to Manchester for their Champions League clash at Old Trafford and close the cycle at the Olimpico against Sassuolo. According to Corriere della Sera, Svilar, Koné, Pellegrini and Dybala are all absent, yet Gasperini's team approach the fixture with confidence. Roma have already collected four more points than at this stage last season against the same opponents, and the side are showing clear progress. Around 5,000 fans will travel to Friuli to back the team. Gasperini can also reach a notable landmark: becoming the fastest coach in Roma history to reach 30 Serie A wins, ahead of Spalletti, Capello and Mourinho. The coach is expected to rely on his core players and rotate the squad. Ghilardi and Hermoso are set to start either side of N'Dicka, with Wesley on the flanks and Soulé and Mora operating behind Donyell Malen, the team's main focal point up front.

Roma head to Udinese today, 31 October, at the Bluenergy Stadium with Gian Piero Gasperini relying on a front three of Donyell Malen, Matías Soulé and Rodrigo Mora. The fixture comes before Roma's Champions League trip to Manchester and their match against Sassuolo, and the squad faces the run without its most important players returning from injury. As La Repubblica reports, while the team is in Friuli fighting to hold its place in the top positions of the table, the group left in Trigoria is reduced by a long list of injuries. The medical staff has chosen caution. Paulo Dybala, who stayed in Rome for a personalised programme, is targeting the trip to Old Trafford, but a calf problem demands care. A return from the bench against Sassuolo, or directly after the international break, is considered more realistic, a situation similar to that of goalkeeper Mile Svilar. Without its most experienced men but with a solid squad, Gasperini has entrusted the attack to the trio of Malen, Soulé and Mora, who are charged with leading Roma through this delicate stage of the season. The match is one of several close-together fixtures in a demanding run, with the club continuing to juggle its selection while the infirmary remains full.

Roma travel to Udine for a Serie A tie against Udinese, with kickoff at 18:00, and Gasperini is expected to name Mora in the starting line-up. Roma are unbeaten in the league after nine matchdays, with six wins and three draws, and have the second-best defence in Serie A, having conceded only eight goals. Udinese are looking for a turnaround after a difficult spell. Their 0-0 draw with Parma ended a run of six consecutive defeats, but they have not won in seven matchdays. Gasperini is without several important players, including Paulo Dybala, Koné and Svilar. Lorenzo Pellegrini is also absent. Roma's probable starting line-up is Gollini; Ghilardi, Ndicka, Hermoso; Lulli, Cristante, Pisilli, Wesley; Soulé, Mora; Malen. Udinese are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 with Okoye in goal, Zaniolo and Ekkelenkamp in behind Davis, and Runjaic in charge. The head coach is again calling up two players from the Primavera: Di Nunzio and Camara. Udinese's home record is the club's biggest concern: they have lost four consecutive games at the Bluenergy Stadium and have gone 311 minutes without scoring in front of their own fans. Roma have the upper hand historically in Friuli, with 24 wins in 55 meetings, against 18 for Udinese and 13 draws. The most recent meeting was won 1-0 by Udinese in January, with the goal from Ekkelenkamp, and the hosts have won two of their last four home games against the Roman side. The match is part of matchday 10 of Serie A Enilive and will be broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN, with kickoff at 18:00.

Roma travel to the Bluenergy Stadium to face Udinese today, the last match before the international break, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side aiming to keep their winning run going despite a heavy injury list. Roma then fly to Manchester for their Champions League clash at Old Trafford and close the cycle at the Olimpico against Sassuolo. According to Corriere della Sera, Svilar, Koné, Pellegrini and Dybala are all absent, yet Gasperini's team approach the fixture with confidence. Roma have already collected four more points than at this stage last season against the same opponents, and the side are showing clear progress. Around 5,000 fans will travel to Friuli to back the team. Gasperini can also reach a notable landmark: becoming the fastest coach in Roma history to reach 30 Serie A wins, ahead of Spalletti, Capello and Mourinho. The coach is expected to rely on his core players and rotate the squad. Ghilardi and Hermoso are set to start either side of N'Dicka, with Wesley on the flanks and Soulé and Mora operating behind Donyell Malen, the team's main focal point up front.

Radio pundits across Rome's airwaves have made Roma's home clash with Udinese a must-win fixture, with several arguing that a victory would allow the club to push on in a manageable run of fixtures. Carina, speaking on Radio Radio, said: "On paper it is a round that should help the two Roman clubs. I am convinced Milan can win this derby. Udinese are a big unknown: last year Roma played a bad game, and if Udinese manage to produce a match like that, Roma can run into difficulties. Malen is incredible: he scores a goal a game. Roma were "Svilar-dependent", this year that is not the case, they score a lot. It is a more "Gasperinian" side than last year's and it is bearing fruit. What surprises me is not so much the play as the number of injuries. It would surprise me to see De Roon start, because against Cagliari he seemed tired to me. It seems to me a game to play with two behind Malen. This is a game Roma must win: if they win today, they have an affordable schedule and can push on emphatically." Sabatini, also on Radio Radio, said Udinese are going through a negative period. "Seeing them rack up five or six defeats seems an anomaly to me for a side that is not destined for last place. Roma have every chance of winning, but beware: Udinese can wake up." Pruzzo, on the same station, said Roma's game is within reach and could help them move closer to the top, noting that Inter have not won the derby in seven matches. He added that Pisilli adapts to anything and must play, and that the team seems capable of a less physical game: "If you get into a physical battle with them it can become complicated. You have to focus on technique and quality." Orsi, also on Radio Radio, said: "Udinese come off five defeats, and they lost them deservedly: this is the worst Udinese of recent years. Roma must take advantage. I am sorry, because Udinese are a tough side, but Roma cannot waste this match."