Gasperini on Roma's ownership: 'A great team needs an involved proprietor'

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 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 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.

Roma will be without goalkeeper Mile Svilar for at least a month after he suffered a stress fracture to his little toe during a training drill, head coach Gian Piero Gasperini confirmed at his pre-match press conference on 10 October. The injury is a significant blow as Roma prepare for a demanding run of fixtures lasting until the November international break. Svilar's absence comes ahead of tomorrow's Serie A match against Como, scheduled for 12:30, with Bryan Cristante also unavailable due to a knee injury and Konstantinos Koulierakis sidelined by a contusion picked up on international duty with Greece—he will return to training on Monday. Gasperini described the setback as "a heavy blow" but noted that long seasons bring unforeseen complications. Pierluigi Gollini will deputise in goal. Gasperini praised Gollini's professionalism, saying: "The only one to have rotated him continuously is me. He is an excellent second goalkeeper and now has the opportunity to play many matches. When he was at Atalanta he even became the third goalkeeper for the Italian national team. He has always trained well and has value. He must have everyone's confidence, but he is not a goalkeeper who has never played in his career." On the wider squad, Gasperini confirmed that Argentine players—Paulo Dybala, Matías Soulé, Santiago Castro and others—have only recently returned from international fixtures, while Lorenzo Pellegrini has recovered well during the break and is ready to start. Gasperini added: "The squad has great confidence and great condition. It is an important match and we arrive with the same desire to perform well." Roma face a challenging fixture list, with Como, Juventus, Milan and Atalanta among the sides competing for top positions. Gasperini acknowledged Como's strength: "Como has shown themselves to be strong with their results. They deserve the praise and are a team of value." He noted that Roma's recent performance against Inter provided a positive foundation to build from. On squad rotation during the intensive schedule, Gasperini said: "With a tour de force—and hoping without further absences like Svilar—it will be useful to deploy everyone. Whoever is in the squad has my full confidence to play, as happened last season." Gasperini also addressed Roma's playing environment and the club's ownership. On the atmosphere at the Stadio Olimpico, he stated: "I do not need to bring anyone to my side. Enthusiasm is contagious to me and the squad. Playing amid this passion, with a stadium always full, is something favourable and positive. The squad and players feel it." Regarding the Friedkin ownership, Gasperini reflected: "They do what they believe is most appropriate. To make a squad great, as I believe it should be, I think an important society also becomes so with an ownership that is close. I came here speaking with Dan and Ryan and that convinced me that important work could be done. I hope we are still at that idea and that vision."

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."