Gasperini holds the line in defence as Koné returns and Pisilli waits in the wings

Roma face Torino in the late afternoon on 14 September with a full squad available. Gian Piero Gasperini has recalled Lorenzo Pellegrini to the squad for the first time this season after an extended absence, though the manager will need to handle his reintegration gradually. All media outlets agree on the back three protecting Svilar: Mancini, N'Dicka and Hermoso remain unchanged. The key debate centres on the right-back position. Lulli is favoured by three of the five newspapers surveyed—Corriere della Sera, Il Tempo and Il Messaggero—all of which lineup him alongside Cristante, Pisilli, Wesley in midfield and Soulé, Dybala, Malen in attack. Corriere dello Sport instead selects Devyne Rensch, while Il Romanista opts for Nahuel Molina, who would line up with Manu Koné in place of Pisilli and Rodrigo Mora ahead of Soulé.

Roma travel to Torino this evening at 18:30 in a Serie A fixture where head coach Gian Piero Gasperini faces selection uncertainty over key players. Manu Koné and Wesley's fitness has been a concern, though Wesley is expected to feature with Emanuele Lulli across the defence, while the French midfielder could drop to the bench to allow Niccolò Pisilli to start. Leonardo Balerdi is challenging Gianluca Mancini for a defensive spot, though Mancini appears likely to retain his place. Matías Soulé is favoured ahead of Rodrigo Mora in attack. The Italian press has offered varied predictions on Roma's lineup for the match. La Gazzetta dello Sport and Il Messaggero expect a 3-4-2-1 formation with Balerdi in defence, while Corriere dello Sport, Il Tempo and Corriere della Sera all project 3-4-2-1 or 3-4-1-2 shapes with Mancini retaining his position. Leggo suggests Daniele Ghilardi could feature at centre-back, with Rodrigo Mora deployed as an attacking midfielder. Mile Svilar is set to start in goal, with Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen completing the attacking unit across most predicted lineups.

Lorenzo Pellegrini has returned to Roma's squad list for the first time in over five months, bringing head coach Gian Piero Gasperini a fully assembled squad ahead of the league's next fixtures. The recovery is significant but comes as Gasperini continues to carefully manage the physical condition of key players across the group. While the squad is numerically complete, achieving uniform fitness remains a work in progress, with several players still short of their best form. Gasperini has adopted a measured approach in recent matches to preserve the group's energy, rotating players such as Evan N'Dicka and Gianluca Mancini to avoid muscular overload. Wesley, by contrast, has featured throughout despite recent physical complaints including cramping and a knee contusion. Pellegrini himself is not yet ready to play full 90-minute stretches at high intensity. Nahuel Molina returned from the World Cup fatigued and has not completed a full pre-season, while Marten de Roon is rebuilding his match rhythm and young midfielder Rodrigo Mora is gradually absorbing the demands of the coaching staff's training load. Manu Koné, the French midfielder, was recovered in time for the trip to Torino but continues to manage knee inflammation stemming from the post-World Cup period. The upcoming international break will be a valuable window for Koné and other players behind on their conditioning to complete their recovery, realigning the physical standard of the entire squad before the next cycle of fixtures begins.

Roma face Torino in the late afternoon on 14 September with a full squad available. Gian Piero Gasperini has recalled Lorenzo Pellegrini to the squad for the first time this season after an extended absence, though the manager will need to handle his reintegration gradually. All media outlets agree on the back three protecting Svilar: Mancini, N'Dicka and Hermoso remain unchanged. The key debate centres on the right-back position. Lulli is favoured by three of the five newspapers surveyed—Corriere della Sera, Il Tempo and Il Messaggero—all of which lineup him alongside Cristante, Pisilli, Wesley in midfield and Soulé, Dybala, Malen in attack. Corriere dello Sport instead selects Devyne Rensch, while Il Romanista opts for Nahuel Molina, who would line up with Manu Koné in place of Pisilli and Rodrigo Mora ahead of Soulé.

Lorenzo Pellegrini has returned to Roma's squad list for the first time in over five months, bringing head coach Gian Piero Gasperini a fully assembled squad ahead of the league's next fixtures. The recovery is significant but comes as Gasperini continues to carefully manage the physical condition of key players across the group. While the squad is numerically complete, achieving uniform fitness remains a work in progress, with several players still short of their best form. Gasperini has adopted a measured approach in recent matches to preserve the group's energy, rotating players such as Evan N'Dicka and Gianluca Mancini to avoid muscular overload. Wesley, by contrast, has featured throughout despite recent physical complaints including cramping and a knee contusion. Pellegrini himself is not yet ready to play full 90-minute stretches at high intensity. Nahuel Molina returned from the World Cup fatigued and has not completed a full pre-season, while Marten de Roon is rebuilding his match rhythm and young midfielder Rodrigo Mora is gradually absorbing the demands of the coaching staff's training load. Manu Koné, the French midfielder, was recovered in time for the trip to Torino but continues to manage knee inflammation stemming from the post-World Cup period. The upcoming international break will be a valuable window for Koné and other players behind on their conditioning to complete their recovery, realigning the physical standard of the entire squad before the next cycle of fixtures begins.

Roma travel to Turin today at 18:30 with a chance to extend their perfect start and claim a fourth consecutive Serie A win, holding top spot before the upcoming clash with Inter. Gasperini has made clear there will be no rotation or pre-planned rest periods, insisting that players who are fit will play. "One rests when they are tired. If someone is well, what do I do, put him to sleep?" the coach said, speaking chiefly about Paulo Dybala. The Argentine has started all four matches this season, completing the last two in full, and continues to serve as Roma's key playmaker with four assists already recorded in the opening three matches — though he remains without a league goal since a trip to Torino in January of last year. Dybala is expected to play from the start again, likely operating behind Donyell Malen. The Dutch forward made his Roma debut at the same Turin stadium and scored immediately, beginning a run that has established him as one of the squad's most effective attacking outlets. Gasperini's philosophy resists strict hierarchies; he has stated he has 20 players available and sees no problem fielding one or another depending on need. Matías Soulé and Rodrigo Mora are competing for space in midfield, with Santiago Castro available as an important option from the bench. The coach intends to use all five substitutions to manage energy without sacrificing quality in the starting eleven. The midfield has strengthened: Manu Koné has recovered from a knee issue sustained in Istanbul and is fit for selection, though he is managing ongoing inflammation that requires careful management. A contest with Niccolò Pisilli remains open, but Koné's return is a significant boost for the side's physicality and ability to break lines. More importantly, Lorenzo Pellegrini has returned to the squad for the first time this season after over five months out. He is not yet ready for full involvement and will be reintegrated gradually, but his availability is a milestone: Gasperini now has access to virtually his entire group. The coach has underlined his refusal to split the squad into fixed categories of starters and reserves, emphasizing that Champions League football demands everyone feels part of the project and ready to contribute when called upon. Roma arrive on a strong run: including the end of last season, they have won eight consecutive Serie A matches. Gasperini, however, resists letting that feed into complacency, keeping his focus on maintaining aggression, intensity and mental hunger. The objective remains the same: take the three points from Turin, keep hold of the table's summit, and face Inter fresh and on form.

Roma face Torino in the late afternoon on 14 September with a full squad available. Gian Piero Gasperini has recalled Lorenzo Pellegrini to the squad for the first time this season after an extended absence, though the manager will need to handle his reintegration gradually. All media outlets agree on the back three protecting Svilar: Mancini, N'Dicka and Hermoso remain unchanged. The key debate centres on the right-back position. Lulli is favoured by three of the five newspapers surveyed—Corriere della Sera, Il Tempo and Il Messaggero—all of which lineup him alongside Cristante, Pisilli, Wesley in midfield and Soulé, Dybala, Malen in attack. Corriere dello Sport instead selects Devyne Rensch, while Il Romanista opts for Nahuel Molina, who would line up with Manu Koné in place of Pisilli and Rodrigo Mora ahead of Soulé.

Roma travel to Torino this evening at 18:30 in a Serie A fixture where head coach Gian Piero Gasperini faces selection uncertainty over key players. Manu Koné and Wesley's fitness has been a concern, though Wesley is expected to feature with Emanuele Lulli across the defence, while the French midfielder could drop to the bench to allow Niccolò Pisilli to start. Leonardo Balerdi is challenging Gianluca Mancini for a defensive spot, though Mancini appears likely to retain his place. Matías Soulé is favoured ahead of Rodrigo Mora in attack. The Italian press has offered varied predictions on Roma's lineup for the match. La Gazzetta dello Sport and Il Messaggero expect a 3-4-2-1 formation with Balerdi in defence, while Corriere dello Sport, Il Tempo and Corriere della Sera all project 3-4-2-1 or 3-4-1-2 shapes with Mancini retaining his position. Leggo suggests Daniele Ghilardi could feature at centre-back, with Rodrigo Mora deployed as an attacking midfielder. Mile Svilar is set to start in goal, with Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen completing the attacking unit across most predicted lineups.

Wesley is a doubt for Roma's trip to Turin after picking up a minor physical problem during the pre-match training session on 13 September. Gasperini has included the Brazilian defender in the squad but his place in the starting eleven is at risk. Should Wesley be unavailable, Rensch is favoured to deputise on one flank, with Lulli deployed on the opposite side. Koné participated fully in training and remains in contention alongside Pisilli for the midfield position alongside Cristante, though the latter holds a slight advantage in that battle. Dybala has recovered from cramp suffered in Thursday's Champions League match and is ready to support Malen in attack. Gasperini appears intent on confirming Gianluca Mancini alongside N'Dicka and Hermoso in defence.

Roma face Torino in the late afternoon on 14 September with a full squad available. Gian Piero Gasperini has recalled Lorenzo Pellegrini to the squad for the first time this season after an extended absence, though the manager will need to handle his reintegration gradually. All media outlets agree on the back three protecting Svilar: Mancini, N'Dicka and Hermoso remain unchanged. The key debate centres on the right-back position. Lulli is favoured by three of the five newspapers surveyed—Corriere della Sera, Il Tempo and Il Messaggero—all of which lineup him alongside Cristante, Pisilli, Wesley in midfield and Soulé, Dybala, Malen in attack. Corriere dello Sport instead selects Devyne Rensch, while Il Romanista opts for Nahuel Molina, who would line up with Manu Koné in place of Pisilli and Rodrigo Mora ahead of Soulé.

Wesley is a doubt for Roma's trip to Turin after picking up a minor physical problem during the pre-match training session on 13 September. Gasperini has included the Brazilian defender in the squad but his place in the starting eleven is at risk. Should Wesley be unavailable, Rensch is favoured to deputise on one flank, with Lulli deployed on the opposite side. Koné participated fully in training and remains in contention alongside Pisilli for the midfield position alongside Cristante, though the latter holds a slight advantage in that battle. Dybala has recovered from cramp suffered in Thursday's Champions League match and is ready to support Malen in attack. Gasperini appears intent on confirming Gianluca Mancini alongside N'Dicka and Hermoso in defence.

Gian Piero Gasperini has expressed his delight at Donyell Malen's early-season performance, saying he has exceeded expectations. Roma, unbeaten after three league matches, travel to Torino on 14 September without significant rotation despite recent Champions League exertions. Malen scored 19 goals in 21 appearances following his January switch to Roma, with his first arriving against Torino itself. He and the squad are now targeting the six-goal tally scored by Francesco Totti and Manfredini after four matches—a benchmark Gasperini acknowledged when pressed on his evolving striker options. "Taking Malen, I knew he would be important, but we've gone beyond it with the numbers," Gasperini said. On deploying Santiago Castro in place of Malen, he added: "Does he become a starter and Malen a substitute? Everyone is performing well—the minutes will increase. Castro has come on every time, and today we also recover Pellegrini, who will be in the squad." Roma face an unexpected concern over Manu Koné, who departed the Istanbul trip with an injury. "We'll see how he is and decide," Gasperini explained, with Niccolò Pisilli likely to deputise. Defensive changes are also likely, with either Balerdi or Daniele Ghilardi replacing Gianluca Mancini, and Emanuele Lulli—recovered from intestinal flu—expected to return at right-back. Gasperini pointedly rejected questions about squad hierarchy: "Please stop talking about pecking orders. It's not right to the players giving their all. There are no dismissals on anyone. Otherwise we enter a mechanism of controversy that only harms the team. Even against Torino, 16 players will feature as starters, not eleven." The coach also defended Marten de Roon, who was criticised by Atalanta supporters over the weekend. "Leaving Atalanta was not his choice. What was he supposed to become? An old shoe locked in a cupboard?" Gasperini said. The probable lineup: Svilar; Ghilardi, N'Dicka, Hermoso; Lulli, Cristante, Pisilli, Wesley; Mora; Dybala, Malen.