Gasperini plans full-back revolution to break Inter hoodoo, eyes Wesley at right-back

Gian Piero Gasperini has warned his Roma side not to lower their guard against Manchester United tonight at Old Trafford, despite the Red Devils' poor results. The main threat is Matheus Cunha, the Brazilian forward who is United's principal attacking figure. Gasperini said: "Never trust him", as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport. United are struggling, but the quality of their squad remains intact. Cunha has not shone as he did in the past, and like the rest of the team he has been below his best. In 13 matches so far this season he has scored only two goals, against Sabah in the Champions League and against Fulham in the Premier League. Gasperini has stressed that the threat should not be underestimated. The job of containing Cunha will fall mainly to Evan N'Dicka. The Ivorian defender must work well on anticipation and get his reading of the play right, but he must also avoid mistakes when stepping out early. Cunha has pace, and if he gets away from a defender he is hard to catch, especially in open space. Roma's two midfielders, De Roon and Cristante, will also be asked to create density in front of the central defender to stop Cunha from receiving playable balls. For N'Dicka, tonight's contest rises sharply in level. The challenge is demanding, and the Roma defence will need discipline and sharp timing to keep the United forward quiet.

Gasperini is preparing to take his Roma side to Old Trafford to reverse the history against Manchester United, and the Italian papers have largely agreed on a starting eleven. The coach appears set to field a solid defence with Mancini returning to the starting lineup, while the main doubt concerns the right flank, where the choice is between Lulli and Molina. Rensch could also come into contention for that spot, but he appears the least likely to start from the first minute. In midfield, the papers are split over who will support Soulé behind Malen: Pisilli, Cristante or Mora. Across the line-ups published by the Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, Tuttosport, Il Messaggero, Corriere della Sera and Il Tempo, Roma are set to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation with Gollini in goal, Mancini, N'Dicka and Hermoso in defence, Wesley in the midfield and Soulé and Malen attacking. The papers' predicted line-ups differ in only a few places. The Gazzetta dello Sport and Il Messaggero pick Lulli at left-back, while the Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport go with Molina. The Corriere della Sera and Il Tempo both name Rensch. Il Messaggero also includes de Roon and Pisilli in midfield, with Cristante pushed further forward alongside Soulé, while Tuttosport picks Mora in the number ten role instead of Pisilli.

Roma travel to Old Trafford tonight, kickoff 21:00, aiming to end a long run of defeats at the ground against a Manchester United side in deep crisis. Gasperini's side arrive on the back of a 5-2 win over Udinese and a period of strong growth, while United have not won in nine matches and Michael Carrick's position as manager is increasingly under pressure. Roma have played four times at United's stadium and lost every time, conceding 15 goals, including the heavy 7-1 defeat in 2007 and the 6-2 loss in 2021. Carrick, now in the United dugout, scored twice in that 7-1 game. Roma supporters, around 5,000 of whom are expected to travel, dream of revenge tonight. United have looked fragile, nervous and unable to respond to difficulties in recent weeks, and a heavy 4-1 home defeat to Como exposed their limitations. Still, the English side remain rich in talent, with individuals capable of deciding a match at any moment. Old Trafford has also been a fortress: Manchester have won their last seven European matches there. The main danger for Roma, the article warns, is handing United the confidence and momentum to rediscover their rhythm, with an early goal or a fast start capable of reigniting the crowd. Gasperini said: "Ci prepariamo come se affrontassimo il miglior Manchester" ("We are preparing as if we were facing the best Manchester"). The coach's plan is to respect the opponent without giving up Roma's identity, playing with aggression, tempo and courage while taking the precautions needed to avoid giving the English attackers too much space. Gasperini knows the perils of Old Trafford well: in 2021, while coaching Atalanta, he led 2-0 before United came back to win 3-2. Roma, the article argues, have every reason to believe the result is possible, with the right moment, growing personality and Gasperini's work bearing fruit, but it will demand a very mature performance, because a wounded United can be more dangerous than a healthy one.

Gian Piero Gasperini has heaped praise on Wesley ahead of Roma's trip to Manchester, saying the right-back has improved again this season after a good campaign last year. Speaking to a TntSport journalist on the eve of the match at Old Trafford, the coach confirmed the Brazilian will start tonight after a strong display in Udine. Wesley, who plays on both the right and left, has continued his development under Gasperini. The coach also spoke about the defender's international prospects, a point of interest for Brazilian reporters who are present in large numbers for the fixture. Gasperini said: "He is doing very well, this year he has grown again after the good season he had last year. I am sorry he did not play at the World Cup, he was unlucky. He can play on the right and on the left, and he will become a good player for Brazil too. Carletto Ancelotti knows him well, he will know how to get the best out of him, you'll see." The words were also aimed at reassuring Seleção supporters about the 27-year-old's future with the national side.

Gasperini is preparing to take his Roma side to Old Trafford to reverse the history against Manchester United, and the Italian papers have largely agreed on a starting eleven. The coach appears set to field a solid defence with Mancini returning to the starting lineup, while the main doubt concerns the right flank, where the choice is between Lulli and Molina. Rensch could also come into contention for that spot, but he appears the least likely to start from the first minute. In midfield, the papers are split over who will support Soulé behind Malen: Pisilli, Cristante or Mora. Across the line-ups published by the Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, Tuttosport, Il Messaggero, Corriere della Sera and Il Tempo, Roma are set to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation with Gollini in goal, Mancini, N'Dicka and Hermoso in defence, Wesley in the midfield and Soulé and Malen attacking. The papers' predicted line-ups differ in only a few places. The Gazzetta dello Sport and Il Messaggero pick Lulli at left-back, while the Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport go with Molina. The Corriere della Sera and Il Tempo both name Rensch. Il Messaggero also includes de Roon and Pisilli in midfield, with Cristante pushed further forward alongside Soulé, while Tuttosport picks Mora in the number ten role instead of Pisilli.

Roma visit Manchester United at Old Trafford tonight, with kick-off at 21:00 in the fourth matchday of the Champions League. Gasperini is expected to make several changes from the side that beat Udinese in Serie A three days ago. Pisilli is tipped to edge out Mora for a place in the midfield behind the front line. Mancini is set to return to the starting defence, alongside N'Dicka and Hermoso in a three-man back line. Wesley and Cristante are expected to keep their places, with De Roon in the middle of the midfield. Soulé and Malen are predicted to start up front alongside Pisilli in the 3-4-2-1 system. Gollini is expected to keep his place in goal. The predicted line-ups differ on the wing-back and full-back spots. Some papers pick Lulli on the left, others Rensch, and others Molina. Il Romanista goes with Balerdi on the left of the defence. La Gazzetta dello Sport, Il Messaggero and Il Corriere dello Sport all predict a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Lulli or Molina on the flanks. Corriere della Sera and Il Tempo both pick Rensch, while Romanews.Euroma and Corriere dello Sport go with Molina. For Gasperini, the choice on the flanks and in midfield will determine how Roma line up against the Premier League side at Old Trafford.

Gasperini is preparing to take his Roma side to Old Trafford to reverse the history against Manchester United, and the Italian papers have largely agreed on a starting eleven. The coach appears set to field a solid defence with Mancini returning to the starting lineup, while the main doubt concerns the right flank, where the choice is between Lulli and Molina. Rensch could also come into contention for that spot, but he appears the least likely to start from the first minute. In midfield, the papers are split over who will support Soulé behind Malen: Pisilli, Cristante or Mora. Across the line-ups published by the Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, Tuttosport, Il Messaggero, Corriere della Sera and Il Tempo, Roma are set to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation with Gollini in goal, Mancini, N'Dicka and Hermoso in defence, Wesley in the midfield and Soulé and Malen attacking. The papers' predicted line-ups differ in only a few places. The Gazzetta dello Sport and Il Messaggero pick Lulli at left-back, while the Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport go with Molina. The Corriere della Sera and Il Tempo both name Rensch. Il Messaggero also includes de Roon and Pisilli in midfield, with Cristante pushed further forward alongside Soulé, while Tuttosport picks Mora in the number ten role instead of Pisilli.

Roma visit Manchester United at Old Trafford tonight, with kick-off at 21:00 in the fourth matchday of the Champions League. Gasperini is expected to make several changes from the side that beat Udinese in Serie A three days ago. Pisilli is tipped to edge out Mora for a place in the midfield behind the front line. Mancini is set to return to the starting defence, alongside N'Dicka and Hermoso in a three-man back line. Wesley and Cristante are expected to keep their places, with De Roon in the middle of the midfield. Soulé and Malen are predicted to start up front alongside Pisilli in the 3-4-2-1 system. Gollini is expected to keep his place in goal. The predicted line-ups differ on the wing-back and full-back spots. Some papers pick Lulli on the left, others Rensch, and others Molina. Il Romanista goes with Balerdi on the left of the defence. La Gazzetta dello Sport, Il Messaggero and Il Corriere dello Sport all predict a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Lulli or Molina on the flanks. Corriere della Sera and Il Tempo both pick Rensch, while Romanews.Euroma and Corriere dello Sport go with Molina. For Gasperini, the choice on the flanks and in midfield will determine how Roma line up against the Premier League side at Old Trafford.

Roma travel to Old Trafford tonight, Tuesday 3 November, for a Champions League League Phase matchday four clash against Manchester United, coached by Michael Carrick, with kickoff at 21:00. Both sides have high stakes for their European campaigns. Roma come into the game full of confidence after a 5-2 win at Udinese and have taken four points from their first three Champions League matches, drawing with Fenerbahçe, losing to Real Madrid and beating Slovan Bratislava 4-0. Manchester United have three points and are going through a difficult spell: they have not won in nine matches across the league and cup, and Carrick's position is under pressure. Carrick has Yoro available again in Europe, while Dorgu, Shaw, Ugarte and Šeško are out and Rashford is a fitness doubt. Lammens is expected in goal, with Yoro, Maguire, Lisandro Martinez and Dalot in front of him. Mainoo and Andrey Santos are favoured in midfield, with Mbeumo, Tielemans and Bruno Fernandes supporting Matheus Cunha. Gasperini still has to do without Svilar, Koné, Dybala and Pellegrini. Gollini is confirmed in goal, with Mancini, N'Dicka and Hermoso in front of him. Lulli is favoured over Molina at right wing-back, while Wesley plays on the left. De Roon and Pisilli are set to fill the midfield, and Cristante could be pushed into a more advanced role alongside Soulé, behind Malen. The match is broadcast exclusively on Sky. It will be shown on Sky Sport Arena and Sky Sport 253, and streamed on Sky Go and NOW. Fabio Caressa will commentate, with expert analysis from Beppe Bergomi. Bookmakers make it a balanced contest with Manchester United slightly favoured. Bwin price the home win at 2.35, the draw at 3.75 and a Roma win at 2.75, while Eurobet offer 2.30 for a United win and 2.65 for a Roma win. Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score are strongly fancied. The 1-1 scoreline is the shortest correct score at around 7.80, followed by a 2-1 United win and a 1-2 Roma win. Given the form of both sides, Roma have real chances of a result, but a draw with goals looks the most cautious outcome. Jesús Gil Manzano (Spain) referees, assisted by Guadalupe Porras Ayuso and Diego Barbero, with Juan Martínez Munuera as fourth official, Carlos del Cerro Grande on VAR and Guillermo Cuadra Fernández as assistant VAR.

Gasperini is preparing to take his Roma side to Old Trafford to reverse the history against Manchester United, and the Italian papers have largely agreed on a starting eleven. The coach appears set to field a solid defence with Mancini returning to the starting lineup, while the main doubt concerns the right flank, where the choice is between Lulli and Molina. Rensch could also come into contention for that spot, but he appears the least likely to start from the first minute. In midfield, the papers are split over who will support Soulé behind Malen: Pisilli, Cristante or Mora. Across the line-ups published by the Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, Tuttosport, Il Messaggero, Corriere della Sera and Il Tempo, Roma are set to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation with Gollini in goal, Mancini, N'Dicka and Hermoso in defence, Wesley in the midfield and Soulé and Malen attacking. The papers' predicted line-ups differ in only a few places. The Gazzetta dello Sport and Il Messaggero pick Lulli at left-back, while the Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport go with Molina. The Corriere della Sera and Il Tempo both name Rensch. Il Messaggero also includes de Roon and Pisilli in midfield, with Cristante pushed further forward alongside Soulé, while Tuttosport picks Mora in the number ten role instead of Pisilli.

Roma visit Manchester United at Old Trafford tonight, with kick-off at 21:00 in the fourth matchday of the Champions League. Gasperini is expected to make several changes from the side that beat Udinese in Serie A three days ago. Pisilli is tipped to edge out Mora for a place in the midfield behind the front line. Mancini is set to return to the starting defence, alongside N'Dicka and Hermoso in a three-man back line. Wesley and Cristante are expected to keep their places, with De Roon in the middle of the midfield. Soulé and Malen are predicted to start up front alongside Pisilli in the 3-4-2-1 system. Gollini is expected to keep his place in goal. The predicted line-ups differ on the wing-back and full-back spots. Some papers pick Lulli on the left, others Rensch, and others Molina. Il Romanista goes with Balerdi on the left of the defence. La Gazzetta dello Sport, Il Messaggero and Il Corriere dello Sport all predict a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Lulli or Molina on the flanks. Corriere della Sera and Il Tempo both pick Rensch, while Romanews.Euroma and Corriere dello Sport go with Molina. For Gasperini, the choice on the flanks and in midfield will determine how Roma line up against the Premier League side at Old Trafford.

Roma's probable line-up for tonight's Champions League league-phase midpoint has been mapped out, with Niccolò Pisilli alongside Marten de Roon in midfield and Bryan Cristante ahead of Rodrigo Mora in the attacking midfield role, according to Daniele Aloisi in Il Messaggero. Mora's inclusion is not ruled out. Donyell Malen and Matías Soulé are considered untouchable up front. Wesley is expected on the left, with Devyne Rensch pushing Luca Lulli for the right-back spot. Gian Piero Gasperini is set to rely on his strongest players at the back, with Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka and Mario Hermoso ready to form the back three. Leonardo Balerdi is at risk after training yesterday with a prominent bandage on his right knee. Pierluigi Gollini starts in goal, a player who returns to Manchester after his spell in the youth ranks from 2012 to 2014. Mile Svilar, Manu Koné and Paulo Dybala are again out. Koné and Dybala hope to be available for Saturday's match against Sassuolo, though their involvement is not a given.