Galantic: Roma supporter since childhood, market vigilant

Mile Svilar has suffered a stress fracture to his little finger and will not return before 21 November, when Roma face Parma. Pierluigi Gollini takes over in goal for a goalkeeper who has otherwise served as a squad presence during his first season and a half at the club, having played only once — against Panathinaikos, when he was at fault for a Greek goal. Gollini's spell in the first team comes as coach Gian Piero Gasperini sends a signal to the ownership. The Friedkin Group is selling Everton and intends to shift focus increasingly toward Roma and ice hockey's NHL. Gasperini is urging them to honour that commitment with direct involvement. He believes the squad can achieve something significant this season and is also preparing for the club's centenary year. Gasperini made his case explicit in recent remarks. "A society is important when the ownership is involved," he said. He then revealed: "With the Friedkin we haven't spoken in a month." The message is clear: the manager wants greater presence from ownership as Roma push for success.

Claudio Ranieri once courted Cesc Fabregas for Roma after a match against Como at the Olimpico, but when the Spaniard declined, his attention turned to Gian Piero Gasperini. The choice between them marked a pivotal moment: Ranieri's tenure at Roma ultimately ended, but Gasperini now dominates the scene at Trigoria. The two managers have since faced each other once, with the result split and some controversy attached to the latest encounter. The comparison between them, separated by age and philosophy, is roughly balanced—both Como and Roma have invested heavily in their coaches in a model closer to English football's approach. Fabregas has overseen Como's remarkable rise from the third tier to the Champions League in a short span, a feat comparable only to magic. The two coaches maintain mutual respect despite their different approaches to the game. Ranieri, for his part, found his place in the Italian Football Federation alongside Mancini and Malagò. Disagreement has emerged between Fabregas and the Italian Football Federation over striker Moise Kean's availability for today's match. Fabregas stated: "He took a strong blow during Italy-Belgium; communication between the Federation and clubs should improve, given that he then played for ninety minutes with France while injured." The federation's physician Angelo De Carli replied: "We keep clubs constantly updated."

Roma travel to Como for a Serie A match against Como at the Sinigaglia on 11 October at 12:30, marking the club's return to league action after a three-week break. The away section is sold out, and Roma have confirmed that no additional tickets will be available for purchase on matchday. Roma's official statement stressed that supporters should only travel to Como if they already hold a valid ticket. The club has recommended fans make the journey only with a legitimate match ticket, in accordance with local and public safety authority directives. No tickets will be sold at the ground on the day of the fixture. The stadium gates will open at 10:30. Access to the stadium will be permitted exclusively to those who already possess a ticket.