Gasperini names Roma squad for Cagliari clash as Dybala remains out

Roma sporting director D'Amico is already working ahead of the January transfer window, with David Moses of Slavia Prague emerging as a target, according to Africafoot and Ekrem Konur. The aim is to broaden the squad available to Gasperini, who continues to request reinforcements in several key roles. Midfield is a priority. Recent injuries to Manu Koné and Bryan Cristante have highlighted the need for more alternatives in the department. Moses, born in 2002, is one of the fixed starters at Slavia Prague, who are currently dominating the Czech league. Moses's contract runs until June 2029, and his valuation is reportedly around €10 million.

Roma have released their squad list for tonight's Serie A ninth-round match against Cagliari, which kicks off at 20:45. Paulo Dybala is ruled out, as he has not yet fully recovered from a calf muscle injury. Mile Svilar and Manu Koné are also absent, though both are reportedly close to returning to action. The squad list features ten defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi. The midfield options are Cristante, De Roon, Pisilli, Di Nunzio and Mora. The forward line comprises Castro, Malen, Soulé and Camara. The Cagliari fixture is part of the ninth round of Serie A, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side looking to continue their league campaign with the injury situation of Dybala, Svilar and Koné the main talking point before kickoff.

Paulo Dybala has been left out of Gian Piero Gasperini's squad for Roma's home match against Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico this evening. The Argentine had returned to training with the rest of the group, but the medical staff preferred not to risk him. There is no relapse, and he will be available for the away trip to Udine. The squad news adds to the absences of Mile Svilar and Manu Koné, who are both ruled out. Youngster Camara has been called up to the squad, with the list also featuring a wide range of options across all areas of the pitch. Roma will need to manage their resources carefully as the fixtures pile up. Gasperini's full squad is as follows. 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 have released their squad list for tonight's Serie A ninth-round match against Cagliari, which kicks off at 20:45. Paulo Dybala is ruled out, as he has not yet fully recovered from a calf muscle injury. Mile Svilar and Manu Koné are also absent, though both are reportedly close to returning to action. The squad list features ten defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi. The midfield options are Cristante, De Roon, Pisilli, Di Nunzio and Mora. The forward line comprises Castro, Malen, Soulé and Camara. The Cagliari fixture is part of the ninth round of Serie A, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side looking to continue their league campaign with the injury situation of Dybala, Svilar and Koné the main talking point before kickoff.

Paulo Dybala has been left out of Gian Piero Gasperini's squad for Roma's home match against Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico this evening. The Argentine had returned to training with the rest of the group, but the medical staff preferred not to risk him. There is no relapse, and he will be available for the away trip to Udine. The squad news adds to the absences of Mile Svilar and Manu Koné, who are both ruled out. Youngster Camara has been called up to the squad, with the list also featuring a wide range of options across all areas of the pitch. Roma will need to manage their resources carefully as the fixtures pile up. Gasperini's full squad is as follows. 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.

Roman radio pundits have split over the photo Wesley posted, with David Rossi of Rete Sport saying he would sell the Brazilian in January if he were Roma's sporting director. Speaking on Rete Sport, Rossi said: "On all this Wesley business, it seems clear to me that private matters are private, even if they did little to keep them private. Moreover, she committed a crime by transferring her husband's phone data onto her own. That said, it certainly wasn't an afternoon of very high cultural and social standing. The worst thing was perhaps the photo of the watches and the money. It looked like those TG reports on drug dens seized by the Guardia di Finanza... frankly we could have done without it. I've seen a few things, having been inside, and if I were Roma's sporting director, a player who publishes that photo I would sell in January. Someone who does something like that shows poor sensitivity, and doesn't have football as the priority in his life. I'd already be looking for him a club in January, and I'd be working to find his replacement..." Gianluca Piacentini, also on Rete Sport, urged a clear separation between what happens on the pitch and private life. He said: "I would make the effort to keep what happens on the field separate from what happens in private life, without necessarily linking them. Nainggolan and Maicon had particular situations, but we judged what we saw on the pitch, and I would do the same with Wesley. And I wouldn't say that if he plays badly, it's because he separated from his wife..." Mario Corsi of Tele Radio Stereo was blunter about the spending on show. He said: "Wesley should think a moment before putting all that money up there. It's the only thing that can irritate, the rest are his private matters, I don't care. There are people who have to collect money to go and watch matches at the stadium, throwing all that money around like that is ridiculous... And the other thing that interests me is when the wife says 'when he gets drunk he can do anything'. So, drink less, in general. For the rest, he plays, runs, is good and we love him. He's a likeable lad. But let's try to go less to the newspapers... It was stupid to do all this, because now as soon as he plays badly they'll say he's been drinking, when a player can make mistakes in matches..." Francesca Ferrazza, also of Tele Radio Stereo, said Roma and Gasperini always keep a close eye on their players, especially young ones from modest backgrounds who suddenly find fame and are surrounded by people who may take advantage. Lorenzo Pes, also on Tele Radio Stereo, turned to the Ballon d'Or, saying Kane deserved it for his career, with his goalscoring numbers last year being "monstrous". He added that Yamal could have been in contention for the title but had a poor World Cup, and that he would have rewarded someone from PSG, probably Kvaratskhelia. On Dybala, Pes said: "If he said yes to the call-up, it's because he can play, and I expect him on the pitch tonight for twenty minutes or so." The match occupied the rest of the debate. Piero Torri of Manà Manà Sport said: "Tonight's game worries me like all of them, and Cagliari come off two consecutive defeats, which I don't like at all. But they have 13 points in the table, they're very calm and can play with a certain serenity. The worry is that we are in the sixth match of a nine-game cycle, and the physical and mental fatigue, and the thought of the next ones, may in some way affect us. Roma tonight must win to add further confidence, I hope they manage it without struggling too much. If football were mathematics Roma would win without too many problems, but matches are strange. I hope this Roma is ever more Argentine in the spirit with which it goes on the pitch..." Nando Orsi of Radio Radio gave a sharper verdict on the Wesley affair, calling the intelligence level on both sides "very low", but said he would keep Wesley in the team. Roberto Pruzzo of Radio Radio said Cagliari were in freefall, having lost ground to ten points above the relegation zone after a fast start. He said: "Cagliari are in freefall. Roma must take advantage. Find out what kind of match you can put together, and then thanks to the quality of your players you should be able to get on top of it. Winning tonight with minimal effort and bringing home points..."

Roma have released their squad list for tonight's Serie A ninth-round match against Cagliari, which kicks off at 20:45. Paulo Dybala is ruled out, as he has not yet fully recovered from a calf muscle injury. Mile Svilar and Manu Koné are also absent, though both are reportedly close to returning to action. The squad list features ten defenders: Rensch, Koulierakis, N'Dicka, Molina, Hermoso, Mancini, Balerdi, Wesley, Lulli and Ghilardi. The midfield options are Cristante, De Roon, Pisilli, Di Nunzio and Mora. The forward line comprises Castro, Malen, Soulé and Camara. The Cagliari fixture is part of the ninth round of Serie A, with Gian Piero Gasperini's side looking to continue their league campaign with the injury situation of Dybala, Svilar and Koné the main talking point before kickoff.

Paulo Dybala has been left out of Gian Piero Gasperini's squad for Roma's home match against Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico this evening. The Argentine had returned to training with the rest of the group, but the medical staff preferred not to risk him. There is no relapse, and he will be available for the away trip to Udine. The squad news adds to the absences of Mile Svilar and Manu Koné, who are both ruled out. Youngster Camara has been called up to the squad, with the list also featuring a wide range of options across all areas of the pitch. Roma will need to manage their resources carefully as the fixtures pile up. Gasperini's full squad is as follows. 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.

AS Roma have secured the futures of two young players, with Emanuele Lulli and Giorgio De Marzi both signing new contracts running until 2031. Further renewals are reportedly close, with Mario Hermoso and Pierluigi Gollini expected to sign soon. Both Lulli and De Marzi were due to expire at the end of the season, and the club has confirmed them. Four players have contracts expiring in June: Gollini, Hermoso, Pellegrini and Dybala. Il Tempo reports that a deal for Gollini was already close last summer for another season, and that the club is still moving in that direction. Gollini is set to be Svilar's deputy again next season. Hermoso, now indispensable for Gasperini, had an option for one additional year activated in the spring. Initial contacts have taken place, and Gasperini has never hidden his high regard for the Spaniard, who has returned to top form under the coach. The situation is different for Dybala and Pellegrini. The club has opted for a one-year renewal for both players, allowing it to assess their performances on the pitch before deciding whether to make a longer commitment. The expectation is that a decision on either player will only come late into 2027, once the picture of their appearances is clearer.

Paulo Dybala has been left out of Gian Piero Gasperini's squad for Roma's home match against Cagliari at the Stadio Olimpico this evening. The Argentine had returned to training with the rest of the group, but the medical staff preferred not to risk him. There is no relapse, and he will be available for the away trip to Udine. The squad news adds to the absences of Mile Svilar and Manu Koné, who are both ruled out. Youngster Camara has been called up to the squad, with the list also featuring a wide range of options across all areas of the pitch. Roma will need to manage their resources carefully as the fixtures pile up. Gasperini's full squad is as follows. 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.

Pierluigi Gollini is set to play his final matches as Roma's first-choice goalkeeper before handing the number one shirt back to Mile Svilar, who is close to full recovery from a finger injury. Gollini has delivered convincing performances and clean sheets against Como, Genoa and Slovan Bratislava, and has also stood out in high-level clashes against Napoli and Real Madrid, with decisive saves from De Bruyne, Olivera and Politano. Gollini's save percentage stands at 77%, level with Maignan's. His aim is to keep a clean sheet in the next two league fixtures, against Cagliari at the Olimpico and away at Udinese. Roma's medical staff are encouraged by Svilar's progress, and according to Corriere dello Sport, his return to action is scheduled for early November, before the international break. Two possible dates have been identified for his comeback: the Champions League trip to Manchester United at Old Trafford, or the following league match against Sassuolo. On the European front, a specific UEFA rule applies. Vásquez was registered in the squad on 2 October following Svilar's injury, and UEFA regulations require a minimum period of one month before a new change can be made. The window for reinstating Svilar officially opens on 2 November, which theoretically makes it possible for him to be named for the Manchester match the following day. The final decision will rest with the medical staff. If there are any doubts about the risk, Gollini will also guard the goal at Old Trafford.

Mile Svilar is determined to return to action, and Roma are hoping he can be back in time for the Manchester United match. The goalkeeper is now only troubled by a niggle in the fifth toe of the foot he fractured during the last international break. His first diagnosis had suggested a return in late November, but his progress has been clear, and he now aims to be back for the final two matches before the next international break. The Roma fixture against Manchester United is set for 3 November, and the injury was communicated to UEFA on 2 October, prompting a change in the list in favour of Devis Vásquez. After a month, the chances of Svilar being reinstated are high. He is targeting Old Trafford or, failing that, the match against Sassuolo at the Olimpico four days later. Everything will depend on the scan he undergoes on Thursday in Belgium, where he is continuing his recovery, to clarify his physical condition. Gollini will keep his place for the games against Cagliari and Udinese, having offered good saves in Naples despite some uncertainty. The report underlines how much Roma would welcome their No. 1's return, with the club still relying on Pierluigi Gollini in the meantime. Svilar's comeback would restore Roma's first-choice goalkeeper for the crucial run of fixtures ahead.