Ghilardi and Lulli in the frame as Mancini watches Roma's Italy players

Roma visit Torino in the fourth round of Serie A on 14 September, seeking to extend their perfect start to the season. The Giallorossi have won their opening three matches and will aim to reach six points and consolidate top spot, though they arrive after drawing their first match of the campaign in Istanbul. Roma's unbeaten streak gives them a strong platform heading into the fixture. Paulo Dybala is available for selection, while Manu Koné is sidelined for the trip.

Roma players out on loan delivered mixed results across a busy weekend of football, with Alessandro Romano continuing to impress in Serie A while others made their debuts for their temporary clubs. Romano played all 90 minutes as Cagliari defeated Atalanta 2–1 at Bergamo, and created a chance for Mendy early in the second half that was ruled out for marginal offside. The 20-year-old also fired from distance in the 15th minute, forcing a corner from Carnesecchi. Under coach Pisacane, Romano has become an established starter and is at Cagliari on a loan with an obligation to buy should certain sporting conditions be met. Neil El Aynaoui experienced a contrasting week at RB Leipzig. The Moroccan midfielder played the full match in the Bundesliga club's 4–1 Champions League defeat away at Como on Thursday, then returned to the starting XI in Bundesliga action on Sunday, playing 74 minutes in a 5–0 victory over Hamburg without scoring or assisting. He remains on loan with a right of redemption. Robinio Vaz made his Premier League debut for Hull City, entering at the 82nd minute in place of McBurnie during an away fixture at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea. Hull secured a 2–2 draw, and Vaz, born in 2007, now has his first minutes in English football under his belt. He too is on loan with a right of redemption. Other Roma loanees had quieter weekends. Mattia Mannini made his Benevento debut off the bench, replacing Siatounis in the 74th minute of a 3–1 win against Hellas Verona—his first appearance after being unused at Ascoli. Filippo Reale played 90 minutes at left centre-back in Carrarese's 1–0 home defeat to Catanzaro, the goal coming from Iemmello in the 83rd minute. Radoslaw Zelezny started in goal for Perugia away at Ravenna but saw his side lose 3–0 after being reduced to ten men when Kabashi was sent off late in the first half. He had kept a clean sheet in a win against Pineto the previous week. Luigi Cherubini sat unused on Benevento's bench in their 3–1 success, a reversal of his playing status from Ascoli. Angeliño made a second consecutive unused substitute appearance for Deportivo La Coruña in a 1–1 draw at Getafe. Marash Kumbulla returned to the squad list for Rayo Vallecano but did not play in a 4–1 defeat at Real Madrid's Bernabeu. Jan Ziolkowski remained unavailable with a foot problem that had already kept him out the week prior; Monza lost 3–2 to Lecce without him. Artem Dovbyk was held out of Bologna's trip to Napoli after sustaining a minor groin issue in the 91st minute of a prior victory; Bologna lost 1–0 at the Maradona, with manager Tedesco calling the precaution sensible rather than a serious injury. Anass Salah-Eddine is nearing a loan move to Panathinaikos; Roma has agreed terms and the winger has arrived in Athens for medicals, though an official announcement had not yet been published at the time of writing.

Emanuele Lulli will face Alessio Cacciamani on the same flank when Roma visit Torino this evening, a meeting that reflects two contrasting paths taken by Italy's youth systems. Roma pursued Cacciamani throughout the summer as a prospect to support Gasperini, but Torino resisted and manager Ignazio Abate chose to give the teenager playing time instead of selling him. Roma eventually discovered Lulli as an alternative. Lulli's emergence this season cannot be attributed solely to Cacciamani's departure, yet the two stories intertwine meaningfully. The space Roma might have created for a purchased young talent—potentially by moving Wesley to the right—became fertile ground for a player developed at Trigoria. Gasperini first prevented Lulli from joining Avellino on loan in the summer, then granted him the opportunity to prove himself in the Roma first team. Lulli has become one of the pleasant surprises of the season's opening weeks. The narrative extends beyond the match itself. Youth academies produce talent, but talent without opportunity remains only a promise. Cacciamani is emerging because Torino had the courage to retain him and Abate the conviction to play him. Lulli is achieving the same because Gasperini, partly through circumstances created by the transfer market, kept him at the club and gave him his chance to compete. Not every Primavera player will become Serie A material, and every young talent should not be kept out of fear of future regret. Yet before looking elsewhere for what is missing, it is sometimes worth examining what lies within. Tonight Cacciamani and Lulli will face each other. While not a headline-grabbing duel, it could tell one of the match's most important stories: young players can emerge only when someone has the courage to let them play.

Roma face Torino in Serie A on 14 September at 18:30, four days after their Champions League return, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini managing squad rotation following the trip to Istanbul. The starting XI appears largely settled, though midfield and the right flank remain open questions. Svilar will start in goal, with the familiar trio of Mancini, Ndicka and Hermoso in defence; Ghilardi is the alternative. Wesley is expected to hold the left-back spot, while the right side is contested between Lulli and Rensch, with Lulli marginally favoured, though Gasperini indicated in his press conference that his condition would need to be assessed before the match. The main shift could come in midfield. Manu Koné picked up a knee problem against Fenerbahçe, opening the door for Nicolò Pisilli to partner Bryan Cristante; Koné has attempted recovery and remains an option. Dybala and Donyell Malen are set pieces in attack, with Matías Soulé the likely choice to complete the forward line, while Rodrigo Mora stands ready either from the start or as an in-match solution. The probable Roma formation is 3-4-2-1: Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Lulli, Cristante, Pisilli, Wesley; Soulé, Dybala; Malen.

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.

Gian Piero Gasperini has ruled out resting Paulo Dybala ahead of Roma's away fixture against Torino, insisting that the Argentine forward will play if fit. The head coach rejected the idea of rotating his key players despite the midweek demands of Champions League football, saying: "If he's well you put him to sleep? You can't predict injuries, we don't have a crystal ball. If someone is well they play and Paulo is well. All matches are difficult, playing Torino isn't any easier than playing other teams." Donyell Malen has become central to Roma's attacking output, reaching 19 goals in 21 matches since January and chasing the record of Totti and Manfredini, who scored 6 goals in the first 4 matchdays. Gasperini defended his use of Malen against speculation about rotation with Santiago Castro, explaining: "When I signed Malen I knew he would be important but we're going beyond the numbers with him. Castro in his place? Then he becomes a starter and Malen a sub? Everyone is doing well and then you'll see the minutes increase. Castro has come in every time, and today we're also getting Pellegrini back who will be in the squad." Manu Koné's availability remains uncertain after suffering a blow in Istanbul, with Niccolò Pisilli standing ready to start in midfield. Emanuele Lulli is expected to return at right-back after recovering from flu, while in defence Balerdi or Ghilardi may press Gianluca Mancini's claim. Gasperini firmly addressed suggestions of a squad hierarchy: "I'm asking you to stop talking about hierarchies, it's not right towards the players giving everything. There are no failures on anyone. Otherwise we get into a mechanism of controversy that only damages the team. In Torino too, 16 players will play as starters, not eleven." The coach also defended Marten de Roon following criticism from Atalanta supporters: "Leaving Atalanta wasn't his choice. What was he supposed to become? An old shoe locked in a cupboard?"

Inter scouts attended Cagliari's match against Atalanta to monitor midfielder Alessandro Romano and striker Paul Mendy, two emerging Serie A talents. Romano has been one of the season's early revelations and is expected to earn his maiden Italy call-up during the international break. Mendy, younger and still developing, has scored all three of his Serie A goals against Atalanta. Romano arrived at Cagliari on loan from Roma with a €4.9M conditional obligation to buy after impressing at Spezia last season. Roma allowed him to leave permanently. He represented Switzerland at youth level before switching allegiance under Roberto Mancini's persuasion. Mendy is a Cagliari academy product who progressed from their Primavera side to the first team late last season and has recorded four goals in 15 appearances. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Inter view both as prospects for the future, though the midfielder is the more established prospect while the striker remains a work in progress. Inter would negotiate solely with Cagliari for either player. Scouts are conducting standard due diligence; both have performed well so far. The development represents a significant miss for Roma, given Romano's trajectory. Inter's midfield is already well-stocked, but their offensive strategy will centre on Marcus Thuram, with potential interest in strong prospects should they part with a star player and promote Francesco Pio Esposito.

Roma face Torino in Serie A on 14 September at 18:30, four days after their Champions League return, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini managing squad rotation following the trip to Istanbul. The starting XI appears largely settled, though midfield and the right flank remain open questions. Svilar will start in goal, with the familiar trio of Mancini, Ndicka and Hermoso in defence; Ghilardi is the alternative. Wesley is expected to hold the left-back spot, while the right side is contested between Lulli and Rensch, with Lulli marginally favoured, though Gasperini indicated in his press conference that his condition would need to be assessed before the match. The main shift could come in midfield. Manu Koné picked up a knee problem against Fenerbahçe, opening the door for Nicolò Pisilli to partner Bryan Cristante; Koné has attempted recovery and remains an option. Dybala and Donyell Malen are set pieces in attack, with Matías Soulé the likely choice to complete the forward line, while Rodrigo Mora stands ready either from the start or as an in-match solution. The probable Roma formation is 3-4-2-1: Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Lulli, Cristante, Pisilli, Wesley; Soulé, Dybala; Malen.

Roma travel to Turin on 14 September with their full squad available and Lorenzo Pellegrini in the matchday group for the first time this season after a lengthy absence. The squad selection remains fluid ahead of the fixture: the defence is expected to feature Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka and Mario Hermoso, but uncertainty persists across the flanks, midfield and attack. Emanuele Lulli, Devyne Rensch and Nahuel Molina are competing for a starting place on the right, while Niccolò Pisilli and Manu Koné are in contention alongside Bryan Cristante in the middle. Up front, Matías Soulé and Rodrigo Mora are head-to-head for selection, though Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen are guaranteed starting positions. Roma carry an open run of eight consecutive Serie A victories into the match—five secured in the closing stages of last season and three in the opening rounds of the current campaign. Gian Piero Gasperini's side will pursue a ninth straight win to reclaim the league lead. The head coach faces a contrasting duel with opposing manager Ignazio Abate: Gasperini has 640 Serie A matches on his bench, placing him fifth in the all-time standings and closing in on Nils Liedholm's tally of 644. Abate, by contrast, is appearing in only his fourth Serie A match in charge. Roma Primavera, meanwhile, play at home today: at 15:00 they face Como at the Agostino Di Bartolomei ground in Trigoria, with coverage on Sportitalia. The youth side aim to remain unbeaten in the fourth matchday following a comeback victory in the Youth League against Fenerbahce. A starting confirmation is expected for Paratici with Morucci in attack, while Cama is highlighted among young players to watch closely.

Roma face Torino on this afternoon with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini describing the fixture schedule as running at an "infernal pace". The match comes just days after Roma's away trip to Istanbul and precedes a major clash against Inter, forcing the club to manage a fixture every four days. Roma have started the season with three Serie A wins, ten goals scored and only one conceded, plus a draw in Europe against Fenerbahce, but the tight schedule now becomes the defining challenge of maintaining their league position. Paulo Dybala remains the unchanging focal point of Gasperini's tactics, with the policy clear: the Argentine plays whenever fit and rests only when he reports fatigue. Donyell Malen is confirmed alongside him, with Rodrigo Mora a strong candidate to complete the attacking trio from the start against Torino. A series of squad rotation changes are anticipated across the pitch. Wesley has recovered from a knee injury sustained in Istanbul and is available. Leonardo Balerdi, the Argentine defender, is now ready to feature regularly in defensive rotations and may start. In midfield, Marten de Roon is improving but likely to begin on the bench, while Manu Koné will attempt to be fit to play—if unavailable, Niccolò Pisilli is prepared to deputise. Lorenzo Pellegrini has returned to the squad after a previous absence.

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.

Roma face Torino this afternoon following their midweek Champions League draw at Fenerbahce, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini managing an intense fixture schedule. The club arrive in Turin unbeaten in Serie A with three victories, ten goals scored and one conceded, and now must balance their attacking form with the consistency Gasperini deems critical as the calendar tightens. "This is a relentless pace," Gasperini said of Roma's new rhythm—Champions League in Istanbul behind them, Torino today, Inter already on the horizon, and a match every four days. Dybala remains the core reference point in attack. According to Marco Juric of La Repubblica, Gasperini explained: "If he is well, he always plays. One rests when tired." Malen is set to feature again, while Rodrigo Mora is in line to start against the Granata. Lorenzo Pellegrini returns to the squad after his absence. Manu Koné will attempt to be available for selection; if he cannot play, Niccolò Pisilli is ready to step in. Marten de Roon is building match fitness and Leonardo Balerdi is poised to enter the rotation, with the Argentine potentially featuring from the opening whistle. Wesley, who took a knock to the knee in Istanbul, has recovered and will be available.