Gasperini uses video sessions to tackle Roma's comeback problem ahead of Sassuolo

Roma are set to face Sassuolo, with Rodrigo Mora expected to start from the first minute and Leonardo Balerdi included in the match-day selection, according to the probable line-ups published ahead of the fixture. Gian Piero Gasperini has the possible options for the clash with Sassuolo. The headline notes Gollini is in doubt, and Devis Vásquez is set to be in goal again, which the report presents as a probable change between the posts. The lineup report also touches on the wider context around the squad. Koné has been left out of the France squad by Zidane, and Roma's attack has been described as record-breaking, with Gasperini now able to surpass a record set by himself. Gasperini also commented after the defeat to Manchester, saying: "We dominated." Carrick returned to speak about the victory over Roma, saying: "The first half was not bad."

Roma host Sassuolo at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday 7 November, with kickoff at 20:45, in the final Serie A Enilive fixture before the international break. The match is the eleventh round of the league campaign. Roma return to domestic action looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat to Manchester United in the Champions League. Three points would keep the Giallorossi in touch with Lazio and Inter and help them keep Como at a distance. The match will be broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN, and co-exclusively on Sky, with kickoff at 20:45. Fans wanting to watch on television will need a DAZN subscription, which can be accessed via the app on a smart TV or a gaming console such as Xbox or PlayStation. Other devices, including Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast and the TIM VISION Box, can also be used. The game will also be shown on Sky Sport Calcio channels, Sky Go, and streamed on Now. Supporters can follow the match through the live commentary on Forzaroma.info and social media updates on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Matheus Cunha has drawn attention from Roma supporters after posting a one-word reply to Leonardo Balerdi's Instagram message following Manchester United's 3-2 win over Roma at Old Trafford. Roma had led twice in the first half before being pegged back after the break, and Cunha, who scored a brace, was among the protagonists of the evening. Roma wanted to put the defeat behind them. Cunha was involved in the penalty incident with Mancini and went on to score two goals, the first arriving straight after a mistake by Balerdi. Among the many messages of support under the post, the Manchester United forward wrote a single word: "Crack", an expression generally used as a compliment for a player of great talent. The comment did not go unnoticed by Roma fans, many of whom questioned whether it was a simple compliment or a provocation after what happened on the pitch. Replies to the Brazilian came quickly, and one of the most appreciated read: "Pensa alla tua squadra" ("Think about your own team"). Balerdi's message, posted on Instagram after the match, read: "Fa male. Non era il finale che volevamo. Ma ci sono cose che non cambiano mai: l'impegno, il rispetto e l'orgoglio di difendere questi colori. Ai nostri tifosi che sono venuti fino a Manchester, grazie di cuore per il vostro sostegno. Forza Roma." In English: "It hurts. It was not the ending we wanted. But there are things that never change: the commitment, the respect and the pride of defending these colours. To our fans who came all the way to Manchester, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support. Forza Roma."

Roma are set to face Sassuolo, with Rodrigo Mora expected to start from the first minute and Leonardo Balerdi included in the match-day selection, according to the probable line-ups published ahead of the fixture. Gian Piero Gasperini has the possible options for the clash with Sassuolo. The headline notes Gollini is in doubt, and Devis Vásquez is set to be in goal again, which the report presents as a probable change between the posts. The lineup report also touches on the wider context around the squad. Koné has been left out of the France squad by Zidane, and Roma's attack has been described as record-breaking, with Gasperini now able to surpass a record set by himself. Gasperini also commented after the defeat to Manchester, saying: "We dominated." Carrick returned to speak about the victory over Roma, saying: "The first half was not bad."

Roma midfielder Rodrigo Mora has been called up to the Portugal senior squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Denmark and Wales, more than a year after his last senior call-up. His recent performances for Roma have convinced head coach Jorge Jesus to bring him back into the senior side, following recent appearances with the Under-21 team. Mora's last senior call-up came in May 2025, when he was still a Porto player. Born in 2007, he is still waiting to make his senior debut for Portugal, and the new call-up could offer him the chance to earn his first senior minutes. Mora is one of several Roma players currently away with their national teams during the international break.

Roma midfielder Rodrigo Mora has been called up to the Portugal senior squad by head coach Jorge Jesus for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Denmark and Wales. The 19-year-old playmaker, described as a Roma talent, earns the recognition on the strength of his recent performances in the Giallorossi shirt. Mora had previously been selected for the senior side in May 2025, when he was playing for Porto, and more recently has been representing Portugal at Under-21 level during earlier international breaks. This time the call-up comes largely because of what he is showing in Rome, where Gasperini has given him his trust and the player has responded with high-quality play. The article notes that the call-up also arrives at a historic moment for Portuguese football, with Cristiano Ronaldo having just announced his definitive retirement from the national team after a 23-year career. Mora is presented as one of the names Portugal wants to build its future around. In Serie A, Mora has scored three goals in eight appearances, impressing with his personality, vision and ability to influence decisive moments. Against Cagliari he was the protagonist of Roma's comeback, heading the goal that put the Giallorossi ahead and taking part in the build-up to Malen's final goal in a 4-2 win. In the Champions League he has already registered two assists in four appearances. Last Tuesday, at Old Trafford, he was among Roma's best players in the first half against Manchester United, releasing Soulé with an illuminating pass to give Roma the lead. His substitution at half-time sparked debate. Jorge Jesus will be able to watch him closely in Portugal's two fixtures: against Denmark on 14 November in Braga, and against Wales on 17 November. For Mora, the call-up is an opportunity to finally make his mark with the senior national side, after having already drawn the attention of selectors in recent years. For Roma, it is further confirmation that the player acquired from Porto in the summer is developing rapidly and that his qualities are now being noticed back home in Portugal.

Roma supporter Emanuele has described being refused entry to Old Trafford for the Champions League fixture against Manchester United on Tuesday 3 November, despite holding a valid ticket, and says he was physically removed from the area by stewards. He spoke to Retesport about the experience. According to Emanuele, the Roma fans' march was calm despite setting off late, but once they reached the car parks they were pushed and charged by English police. He said supporters were packed into a space of a few metres, side by side, barely able to breathe, and held in those conditions for about an hour and a half. Groups of only 50 people at a time were allowed through to the entrance, which he said slowed the process further and made the situation harder. "It was an endless wait," he said. It was only after 20:00 Italian time, when the match had already started, that Roma supporters were finally allowed to reach the turnstiles. Emanuele held a ticket for Section 29, close to the stand. While queuing, a steward began shouting in his ears because a fan in front of him could not get his ticket to scan. He explained in English that the fan's phone was flat, so the screen brightness was too low, but that the ticket was valid. After he presented his own ticket and received the green light from the turnstile, he said a steward grabbed him from behind by the neck. Together with another security member, he was dragged away from the stadium with no plausible explanation given. When he asked why he had been removed, he was told he would not be admitted because he had attacked a steward. He immediately asked to see the CCTV footage, given the large number of cameras in the area, but said he was shown nothing. "I was not given any evidence or any concrete explanation," he said. He added that if he had really assaulted a member of security staff, the consequences would have been far more serious, and he would have been arrested. He said that, after speaking to some Italian stewards, he was advised to go to the ticket office, about a kilometre away, to have his ticket checked and validated again. There he was told that, although the ticket was valid, the general management had already decided that, having been identified as a dangerous individual who had attacked a steward, he would not be allowed into the stadium. Emanuele said at least 20 other people were in the same situation outside. Some of them had legitimately bought tickets for the stand next to the away section, which he said was not prohibited in any way. Those fans had got in and taken their seats, but after celebrating Malen's goal they were identified, removed from their seats and thrown out of the stadium. "The reason?" he said. "They were Italian fans and they had cheered a Roma goal."

Roma midfielder Rodrigo Mora has been called up to the Portugal senior squad by head coach Jorge Jesus for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Denmark and Wales. The 19-year-old playmaker, described as a Roma talent, earns the recognition on the strength of his recent performances in the Giallorossi shirt. Mora had previously been selected for the senior side in May 2025, when he was playing for Porto, and more recently has been representing Portugal at Under-21 level during earlier international breaks. This time the call-up comes largely because of what he is showing in Rome, where Gasperini has given him his trust and the player has responded with high-quality play. The article notes that the call-up also arrives at a historic moment for Portuguese football, with Cristiano Ronaldo having just announced his definitive retirement from the national team after a 23-year career. Mora is presented as one of the names Portugal wants to build its future around. In Serie A, Mora has scored three goals in eight appearances, impressing with his personality, vision and ability to influence decisive moments. Against Cagliari he was the protagonist of Roma's comeback, heading the goal that put the Giallorossi ahead and taking part in the build-up to Malen's final goal in a 4-2 win. In the Champions League he has already registered two assists in four appearances. Last Tuesday, at Old Trafford, he was among Roma's best players in the first half against Manchester United, releasing Soulé with an illuminating pass to give Roma the lead. His substitution at half-time sparked debate. Jorge Jesus will be able to watch him closely in Portugal's two fixtures: against Denmark on 14 November in Braga, and against Wales on 17 November. For Mora, the call-up is an opportunity to finally make his mark with the senior national side, after having already drawn the attention of selectors in recent years. For Roma, it is further confirmation that the player acquired from Porto in the summer is developing rapidly and that his qualities are now being noticed back home in Portugal.

Donyell Malen has been named in the Netherlands squad by head coach Xavi Hernández for the Nations League fixtures during the international break. Roma first face Sassuolo in Serie A's 11th matchday on Saturday 7 November at 20:45 at the Stadio Olimpico, before several Giallorossi players join their national teams. The Netherlands play Greece on 13 November and Germany on Monday 16 November. Malen will be reunited with Konstantinos Koulierakis, who has also been called up by Greece for the clash against the Oranje. Roma have played every three days in a demanding run of fixtures, and the Sassuolo match closes that spell before the break. The international break brings several Roma players back into action with their national sides, with Malen and Koulierakis the two featured in the Netherlands and Greece fixtures respectively.