Gasperini confirms Svilar out for at least a month with foot fracture ahead of Como clash

Cesc Fabregas spoke in a press conference on the eve of Como's match against Roma on 11 October, offering substantial praise for the opposition and their head coach. Fabregas described Roma as "a very proactive, very offensive squad that allows itself many attacking players up front" and spoke of his respect for Gasperini's tactical approach. "A great squad and a great coach," Fabregas said. "He has managed for 30 years. If you look at his way of playing it is to be admired. Enormous respect. He has his own way of playing, changes little and really believes in what he does." The Como manager also discussed how both teams favour an attacking style. "We want both to be offensive, with movement. I like watching their matches," he noted. Fabregas acknowledged the challenges Roma present: they field many young players developed under Gasperini's guidance, and their attacking intent creates a tactical clash that should produce an engaging contest. On Como's injury situation, Fabregas revealed that forward Kean will be sidelined for a week to 10 days after suffering a knock during international duty against Belgium. "He took an important blow against Belgium," Fabregas explained. "Communication between the federation and the club—as happens for everyone—could be better. He played 90 minutes, with an injury identified after yesterday's scan. When he returns, he returns." Kean played the full match before the injury was confirmed by medical assessment.

Como manager Cesc Fabregas held a pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow's fixture against Roma at the Sinigaglia, kick-off 12:30. Fabregas gave Roma significant credit, saying: "A grandissima squadra and a great coach. Great respect for what they do, we will try to play a big match and play as we know how." Kean will miss the match after sustaining an injury during international duty. Fabregas explained: "He will have a week or 10 days of stop, he took an important blow against Belgium. After the MRI yesterday, with 90 minutes played, when he returns, he returns." The Como boss was asked whether Kean could partner Douvikas in attack but ruled it out for now, despite speaking with Mancini about the possibility. "I don't see it at the moment," Fabrekas said. "Ovviamente it is a solution in more." Fabregas reflected on Como's recent form following their loss to Frosinone before the international break. "It was a match that made people think," he said. "All matches must be tried to win, there is never a perfect time. We didn't play a great match, knowing some things that would have done us a lot of good. But we had confrontations after." Looking ahead to a congested fixture schedule, Fabregas signalled increased rotation. He noted the logistical challenges: "The return from Holland at 2–3 in the morning—we've never done that and I can't explain how it will go. When it really happens maybe I'll adopt another plan." He added that every player will have opportunities, as Como have double-strength options in practically every position.

Mile Svilar will be sidelined for at least a month after sustaining a stress fracture to the fifth toe during training, head coach Gian Piero Gasperini confirmed. The goalkeeper suffered the injury during what Gasperini described as a routine drill, with the fracture non-displaced but requiring an extended period to heal. Svilar is expected to return after the upcoming international break. With Svilar ruled out, Pierluigi Gollini stands ready to step in as Roma's first-choice goalkeeper. Gasperini expressed confidence in his backup's readiness to perform the role during the recovery period. Gasperini outlined the nature of the injury in detail: "He sustained a stress fracture during a push in training, nothing excessive really, to the fifth toe, in the lower part. This fracture formed, and while it is not displaced, it will require at least a month to heal."

Mile Svilar sustained a fractured fifth toe during training after stretching, leaving Roma without their first-choice goalkeeper in the coming weeks. The injury was confirmed after footage of the incident emerged on 10 October. Svilar will be absent for approximately one month and is expected to return after the international break. His absence creates an immediate opportunity for Pierluigi Gollini to step in as first-team goalkeeper. Gasperini addressed the injury in his press conference, stating: "Svilar fuori un mese. Per fare una grande squadra serve una proprietà molto coinvolta" (Svilar out for a month. To build a great squad you need an ownership that is very involved). Konstantinos Koulierakis is also unavailable during the same period. The injury compounds Roma's defensive concerns as they navigate the fixture list without their established number one.

Mile Svilar has sustained a fractured toe in training, ruling the Roma goalkeeper out for approximately one month until the next international break in November. Roma released video footage of the incident, showing Svilar making a save before remaining on the ground and immediately clutching his injured foot. The injury represents a significant setback for head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who loses his number one goalkeeper for the coming weeks. Pierluigi Gollini will assume the role of first-choice goalkeeper in Svilar's absence. Roma have also decided to reintegrate Devis Vasquez, previously left out of the squad, as Gollini's deputy during Svilar's recovery period. Gasperini will turn to Gollini starting with the away fixture against Como, with Svilar targeting a return after the November break. The goalkeeper will now begin his recovery process with the objective of being available after the international break in November.

Pierluigi Gollini will be Roma's goalkeeper for the next month with Mile Svilar sidelined. The 30-year-old will start against Como, Real Madrid, Genoa, Slovan, Napoli, Manchester United, Cagliari and Sassuolo — a stretch that offers him a chance to prove he can return to the form he showed during his time at Atalanta. Gollini's path to this opportunity is marked by an unlikely reconciliation. Just over a year ago he was out of favour at Atalanta, with Gasperini having arrived to find the relationship between them at rock bottom. A confrontation in Bergamo changed everything; Gollini left for London, moving between Tottenham, Fiorentina, Napoli and Genoa before joining Roma in January 2025. At his Fiorentina presentation he said: "I didn't leave by choice for technical reasons, only because of personal problems with someone" — a clear reference to Gasperini. Last season he was put on the transfer market, though a move to Cremonese fell through at the last moment and altered his trajectory. The two spoke, cleared the air, and within weeks Gollini became Svilar's deputy. Gasperini addressed their reconciliation months ago, saying: "I had problems with him and didn't want to see him again — he had problems with me. I found him here mature and grown. He's worked brilliantly in all these months. He's shed some butterflies; in training he does extraordinary things he didn't do tonight, but that's because it's been a long time since he last played." Gollini made one appearance against Panathinaikos in January 2026. In Serie A he had not played since 5 October against Atalanta, Gasperini's current club. Roma fans will be watching closely.

Mile Svilar's availability for Roma's Serie A fixture against Como on 11 October is uncertain after he sustained a finger injury during the match against Inter. The goalkeeper has not trained with the squad in recent days, and optimism has diminished as the match approaches. Pierluigi Gollini, who arrived in January 2025, stands ready to deputise. Since his arrival in the capital, Gollini has played only once — against Panathinaikos in the final matchday of last season's UEFA Europa League group phase. Gian Piero Gasperini will make his final decision at today's training session. Roma face tactical decisions elsewhere ahead of the 12:30 kickoff on matchday six. Behind Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen, one of Rodrigo Mora, Matías Soulé and Lorenzo Pellegrini will operate in the attacking midfield role. Marten de Roon will replace the injured Bryan Cristante in the centre of midfield, partnering Manu Koné. Wesley lines up at left back, with a contest between Nahuel Molina and Emanuele Lulli for the right flank. The back three consists of Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka and Mario Hermoso. The squad departs for Como today.

Roma travel to Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Sunday to face Como in a Serie A fixture that pits the division's joint leaders against a side seeking to recover from their first defeat of the season. Gian Piero Gasperini's Giallorossi won their opening four league games and were seeking a fifth consecutive victory against defending champions Inter before settling for a 2–2 draw at the Olimpico, with Lautaro Martinez's second-half brace cancelling out Manu Koné's first-half double. Roma spent the international break as joint leaders with 14 goals scored—only Inter have netted more this term—and are the only side to have scored at least two goals in all five matches so far. They bring a five-game winning away league run into this fixture, a streak only once exceeded in the club's history when Roma won 12 consecutive games between February and November 2017. Como enter the match three points behind Roma and seeking to bounce back after Frosinone's 2–0 victory halted their ten-game unbeaten streak in all competitions. Cesc Fabregas' men have otherwise impressed, winning three consecutive league matches to follow their opening 1–1 draw at Udinese. Como's home record is formidable: only defending champions Inter have beaten them in their last nine games at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia (W6, D2), and they have won their last three home meetings with Roma in Serie A—as many victories as in their previous 11 such clashes combined. Como have kept a clean sheet in five of their last six home outings, a defensive strength that will test Roma's attacking prowess. Roma must contend with a potential absence: Bryan Cristante remains the only doubt after a knee injury forced him out of Italy's squad. Wesley Franca withdrew from Brazil's camp but should be fit to start. All eyes will be on Donyell Malen, who leads Serie A's scoring charts with six goals. Como's long-term absentee Jayden Addai has recently resumed full training, giving Fabregas his entire squad available. Tasos Douvikas is likely to start in attack ahead of Moise Kean, seeking to end his home drought after his last five goals all came on the road. Roma's starting XI is expected to line up as follows: Svilar; Mancini, N'Dicka, Hermoso; Molina, Koné, De Roon, Wesley; Dybala, Mora; Malen. Como will deploy: Butez; Couto, Ramon, Chalobah, Valle; Da Cunha, Milla; Diao, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas. Despite Roma's superior attacking form and impressive away record, Como's resilience at the Sinigaglia makes this a tricky assignment for Gasperini's men. Gasperini could become only the fifth manager to oversee 300 Serie A victories should Roma add to their tally. However, Roma must avoid lapses in concentration in the second half, having conceded their last six goals after halftime.

Gian Piero Gasperini held a pre-match press conference on 10 October ahead of Roma's fixture at Como on 12 October at 12:30, confirming that goalkeeper Mile Svilar will miss approximately one month after suffering a stress fracture to his foot during a training session. Svilar sustained the injury a week ago following a push during the session; the fracture is not displaced but requires around a month of recovery, with medical staff evaluating whether to insert a screw—a procedure that would extend his absence. Pierluigi Gollini will take his place in goal. Gasperini described the injury as "a bad blow", but noted that in long seasons such setbacks can occur. He added: "He will be back after the break. It is a difficult situation, but in lengthy campaigns you can face unexpected problems of this type. Gollini will play and he will have the opportunity to become the important goalkeeper he has been." Konstantinos Koulierakis is also unavailable, having sustained a contusion while on international duty, though Gasperini expects him to return on Monday. Bryan Cristante was noted as the only player to underperform during a full-squad training session on 9 October. Lorenzo Pellegrini, who benefited from recovery time during the international break, is ready to start. Gasperini defended Gollini's credentials despite limited recent playing time: "I was the only one to use him with continuity at Atalanta. He is an excellent reserve goalkeeper and now has the chance to play many matches. When he was at Atalanta he also became Italy's third-choice keeper. He has always trained well and is a valuable player. He deserves everyone's confidence—we are certainly not talking about a goalkeeper with no career experience." Gasperini discussed Roma's tactical outlook and the challenge ahead. "The Inter side, in the judgment of almost everyone, appears to be one step above the others," he said. "We played a very good match against Inter—from my perspective, an extremely positive one—and we must build on that performance. Como, like us, Juventus, Milan, Napoli, Atalanta and perhaps other surprises, form part of that group of teams competing for the best positions behind Inter, hoping that occasionally they might stumble." He confirmed that Wesley has performed excellently in the early season, notably against Inter, and outlined his rotation strategy: "Given that we must play nine matches in twenty-seven days, I believe there will be real opportunity to rotate all the players." On defending set-piece situations after the interval, Gasperini suggested the issue stemmed more from individual episodes than a systemic defensive problem. He also addressed Roma's passionate fanbase, stating: "I do not have to win anyone over—it is the opposite. The people, with the enormous passion they have for this team, infect me and the players. The situation is reversed. Playing surrounded by this passion and enthusiasm, with a stadium always so full, I believe is something extremely favourable and positive, which the squad and players feel in a particular way." Gasperini emphasised the importance of squad depth given the fixture congestion. He will have 18 outfield players plus Gollini available, with 16 starting in matches. "I hope that message gets through," he said. "Today I do not know who will play against Real Madrid, against Genoa, against Slovan, or in all the matches we face until Sassuolo. I simply hope we do not suffer further injuries like Svilar's." On Roma's ownership, he noted: "For a team to become great, as I understand it, I believe it is important also to have an ownership close by. I came here after speaking with Dan and Ryan, and that was precisely what convinced me that important work could be done. I hope there is still the same idea and vision."

Mile Svilar sustained a fractured fifth toe during training after stretching, leaving Roma without their first-choice goalkeeper in the coming weeks. The injury was confirmed after footage of the incident emerged on 10 October. Svilar will be absent for approximately one month and is expected to return after the international break. His absence creates an immediate opportunity for Pierluigi Gollini to step in as first-team goalkeeper. Gasperini addressed the injury in his press conference, stating: "Svilar fuori un mese. Per fare una grande squadra serve una proprietà molto coinvolta" (Svilar out for a month. To build a great squad you need an ownership that is very involved). Konstantinos Koulierakis is also unavailable during the same period. The injury compounds Roma's defensive concerns as they navigate the fixture list without their established number one.

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has delivered a message to Roma's ownership about the conditions required to build a successful team. In his press conference, Gasperini stated: "To make a team great, I believe it is important to have a company with ownership that is very involved." The remarks come as Roma continue their 2026-27 campaign under the Friedkin Group, who took control of the club in August 2020. Gasperini's comments underline the importance of backing and engagement from the ownership structure as the club pursues its ambitions. In the same conference, Gasperini confirmed that goalkeeper Mile Svilar will be sidelined for approximately one month with a foot injury, with Pierluigi Gollini set to cover his absence. Defender Konstantinos Koulierakis is also out of contention during the upcoming international break.

Gian Piero Gasperini held a pre-match press conference on 10 October ahead of Roma's fixture at Como on 12 October at 12:30, confirming that goalkeeper Mile Svilar will miss approximately one month after suffering a stress fracture to his foot during a training session. Svilar sustained the injury a week ago following a push during the session; the fracture is not displaced but requires around a month of recovery, with medical staff evaluating whether to insert a screw—a procedure that would extend his absence. Pierluigi Gollini will take his place in goal. Gasperini described the injury as "a bad blow", but noted that in long seasons such setbacks can occur. He added: "He will be back after the break. It is a difficult situation, but in lengthy campaigns you can face unexpected problems of this type. Gollini will play and he will have the opportunity to become the important goalkeeper he has been." Konstantinos Koulierakis is also unavailable, having sustained a contusion while on international duty, though Gasperini expects him to return on Monday. Bryan Cristante was noted as the only player to underperform during a full-squad training session on 9 October. Lorenzo Pellegrini, who benefited from recovery time during the international break, is ready to start. Gasperini defended Gollini's credentials despite limited recent playing time: "I was the only one to use him with continuity at Atalanta. He is an excellent reserve goalkeeper and now has the chance to play many matches. When he was at Atalanta he also became Italy's third-choice keeper. He has always trained well and is a valuable player. He deserves everyone's confidence—we are certainly not talking about a goalkeeper with no career experience." Gasperini discussed Roma's tactical outlook and the challenge ahead. "The Inter side, in the judgment of almost everyone, appears to be one step above the others," he said. "We played a very good match against Inter—from my perspective, an extremely positive one—and we must build on that performance. Como, like us, Juventus, Milan, Napoli, Atalanta and perhaps other surprises, form part of that group of teams competing for the best positions behind Inter, hoping that occasionally they might stumble." He confirmed that Wesley has performed excellently in the early season, notably against Inter, and outlined his rotation strategy: "Given that we must play nine matches in twenty-seven days, I believe there will be real opportunity to rotate all the players." On defending set-piece situations after the interval, Gasperini suggested the issue stemmed more from individual episodes than a systemic defensive problem. He also addressed Roma's passionate fanbase, stating: "I do not have to win anyone over—it is the opposite. The people, with the enormous passion they have for this team, infect me and the players. The situation is reversed. Playing surrounded by this passion and enthusiasm, with a stadium always so full, I believe is something extremely favourable and positive, which the squad and players feel in a particular way." Gasperini emphasised the importance of squad depth given the fixture congestion. He will have 18 outfield players plus Gollini available, with 16 starting in matches. "I hope that message gets through," he said. "Today I do not know who will play against Real Madrid, against Genoa, against Slovan, or in all the matches we face until Sassuolo. I simply hope we do not suffer further injuries like Svilar's." On Roma's ownership, he noted: "For a team to become great, as I understand it, I believe it is important also to have an ownership close by. I came here after speaking with Dan and Ryan, and that was precisely what convinced me that important work could be done. I hope there is still the same idea and vision."