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Roma and Inter meet in a Serie A heavyweight clash on the final fixture before the international break, both sides unbeaten and among the form teams of the season's opening weeks. Gasperini is monitoring the fitness of Wesley and N'Dicka ahead of the match, with Leonardo Balerdi set to start in their absence, while Mario Hermoso's injury concern has eased. Inter boss Chivu will be without Calhanoglu and Stones, forcing Akanji and Zielinski into their places.

Leonardo Balerdi is expected to start in defence for Roma against Inter, taking a place alongside one of Evan N'Dicka or Mario Hermoso. Wesley will play on the left side of the defence, while Matías Soulé and Paulo Dybala will support Donyell Malen in attack. The fixture will be played at the Olimpico, where over 60,000 spectators are expected. Gates will open from 15:30. Nahuel Molina and Emanuele Lulli remain in contention for selection, with one set to feature in the squad.

Leonardo Balerdi is expected to start in defence for Roma's match against Inter, taking a place ahead of either Evan N'Dicka or Mario Hermoso. Wesley will operate on the left, while Matías Soulé and Paulo Dybala are set to play behind Donyell Malen in the forward line. A battle between Nahuel Molina and Emanuele Lulli remains unresolved ahead of the fixture. Gasperini said of the challenge: "Inter nettamente più forte, ma proveremo a inserirci. Massa? Sarà perfetto" (Inter are markedly stronger, but we will try to insert ourselves. Massa will be perfect). The match at the Olimpico is expected to draw over 60,000 supporters, with gates opening from 15:30.