Ghilardi celebrates first Serie A goal as Roma thrash Udinese 4-0

Bryan Cristante has said Roma are genuine contenders this season and can go all the way, after a convincing away win at Udinese. Speaking in the post-match interview, the midfielder said the club know they are at the top and must keep winning to stay in touch with the leaders. Asked whether Roma can challenge for the title, he replied: "Ci proviamo, è chiaro" — "We're trying, that's clear. But if we play like this, there are chances to go all the way." Cristante is a key figure in Gian Piero Gasperini's side, and his performance at Udinese was outstanding. Despite ongoing physical discomfort that he deals with daily, and the extended absence of key players such as Koné, he delivered consistent, high-level displays, combining quantity with ten duels won, plus balls recovered and decisive plays in both attack and defence. He also scored a goal and provided an assist. His work in midfield, alongside Marten de Roon and the growing contribution of the young players, underlines the strength of Roma's central zone. Roma's form in front of goal is a major reason for their start. According to Corriere dello Sport, the club have scored 28 goals in their first 10 league matches, a figure not recorded at this stage since the 1960/61 and 2016/17 seasons. Cristante said: "Stiamo segnando tanto e creando tanto. Quando hai questa forza offensiva, vincere è più facile" — "We're scoring a lot and creating a lot. When you have this attacking strength, winning is easier." The team now travel directly to England to prepare for their Champions League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford. Cristante added: "È sempre il Manchester United, anche se è in crisi. Parliamo di una squadra forte, che ha tantissimi giocatori di qualità e in casa loro è dura per tutti" — "It's always Manchester United, even if they are in crisis. We're talking about a strong team with plenty of quality players, and at home it's tough for everyone."

Roma routed Udinese, and Bryan Cristante was unanimously voted the best player on the pitch by the Italian newspapers after a dominant display under Gian Piero Gasperini. Udinese head coach Runjaic is under growing pressure, with his position on the bench increasingly at risk. Roma's players were almost all praised, with Molina rated among the least impressive of the Giallorossi while the marks for the rest of the team were very high. Cristante was singled out alongside Rodrigo Mora, Ghilardi and N'Dicka as the standout performers. The result was a clear and emphatic win, with Roma taking apart Udinese. The newspapers' ratings showed a broadly positive verdict on the team's performance, with several players reinforcing their claims for regular places in the side. The ratings from the main Italian dailies were as follows. Corriere dello Sport: Gollini 6; Ghilardi 7.5, N'Dicka 7.5, Hermoso 7 (Koulierakis sv); Molina 6, Cristante 8, De Roon 7.5, Wesley 7 (Rensch sv); Soulé 7.5 (Mancini sv), Mora 7.5 (Pisilli 6.5); Malen 7.5 (Castro 6.5). All: Gasperini 7.5. Il Messaggero: Gollini 6; Ghilardi 7, N'Dicka 7, Hermoso 6.5 (Koulierakis sv); Molina 6, Cristante 8, De Roon 6.5, Wesley 6.5 (Rensch sv); Soulé 7 (Mancini 6), Mora 7 (Pisilli 6); Malen 7 (Castro 6). All: Gasperini 7.5. Corriere della Sera: Gollini 6; Ghilardi 7, N'Dicka 7, Hermoso 6.5 (Koulierakis sv); Molina 6, Cristante 8, De Roon 7, Wesley 6.5 (Rensch sv); Soulé 7.5 (Mancini sv), Mora 7 (Pisilli 6); Malen 7 (Castro 6). All: Gasperini 7.5. La Repubblica: Gollini 6; Ghilardi 7, N'Dicka 6.5, Hermoso 6.5 (Koulierakis sv); Molina 6.5, Cristante 7.5, De Roon 6.5, Wesley 6 (Rensch sv); Soulé 7.5 (Mancini sv), Mora 7 (Pisilli 6); Malen 7.5 (Castro 6.5). All: Gasperini 7.5. Tuttosport: Gollini 6; Ghilardi 7, N'Dicka 7, Hermoso 6.5 (Koulierakis sv); Molina 6, Cristante 7.5, De Roon 6.5, Wesley 7 (Rensch sv); Soulé 7 (Mancini 6), Mora 7 (Pisilli 6); Malen 7.5 (Castro 6.5). All: Gasperini 7.

Roma turned Halloween night into a show of force, beating Udinese 5-2 and extending their lead at the top of the table, with five different goalscorers ahead of the Champions League trip to Manchester. The match was effectively decided in the first ten minutes. Bryan Cristante headed Roma in front from Wesley's fine cross, with Udinese goalkeeper Okoye far from faultless, and the hosts' resistance collapsed from there. In the first half Roma created chances with ease and hit the woodwork twice, through Soulé and Malen, before a burst of goals settled the contest. Mora, Malen and Ndicka all scored, giving Roma four goals in the first 37 minutes. Mora, who scored in the first half, confirmed he can be decisive even when starting from the first minute, Malen kept scoring with striking regularity, and Soulé produced tricks and assists. Cristante was outstanding, scoring, providing the assist for Mora and making constant runs, and was probably the best player on the pitch. Only days earlier he had looked among the players struggling with the demands of a punishing schedule. Marten de Roon provided balance and composure in midfield, and both men passed a test many had feared they would fail against a physical Udinese side. The only blemish came after the break, when Roma conceded too easily in the opening minutes of the second half, allowing Zaniolo to reduce the deficit. Palma later made it 4-2, but Udinese never looked capable of completing a comeback. Gasperini began managing his players and his energy, understandably, with a Champions League match at Old Trafford to come. Ghilardi was rewarded for another convincing performance by scoring the decisive 5-2 with a powerful right-foot strike, set up by a pass from Santiago Castro. Five goals from five different scorers was, in the writer's view, the most encouraging statistic of the evening. Roma have now scored 28 goals in ten league matches. Gasperini was credited with the team's mentality as much as its football. The writer argued the side increasingly reflects his ideas, with Mora, Ghilardi, Balerdi and Cristante all stepping up in turn while the coach keeps rotating his players. When Gasperini said after the match that he sees himself in this team, it was described as one of the most significant remarks of the season. The article also highlighted one area for improvement: the gap between Malen and Castro in attack. Malen gives depth, constantly attacks goal and turns harmless balls into chances, while Castro, despite a fine assist for Ghilardi's goal, looks less influential. The writer hopes Gasperini can also get the best out of Castro, so that Roma can lose Malen without losing much of their threat. The next major test is Manchester, against an opponent that will not offer the same freedoms Udinese did. Roma face that Champions League fixture at Old Trafford next, on Tuesday.

Roma routed Udinese, and Bryan Cristante was unanimously voted the best player on the pitch by the Italian newspapers after a dominant display under Gian Piero Gasperini. Udinese head coach Runjaic is under growing pressure, with his position on the bench increasingly at risk. Roma's players were almost all praised, with Molina rated among the least impressive of the Giallorossi while the marks for the rest of the team were very high. Cristante was singled out alongside Rodrigo Mora, Ghilardi and N'Dicka as the standout performers. The result was a clear and emphatic win, with Roma taking apart Udinese. The newspapers' ratings showed a broadly positive verdict on the team's performance, with several players reinforcing their claims for regular places in the side. The ratings from the main Italian dailies were as follows. Corriere dello Sport: Gollini 6; Ghilardi 7.5, N'Dicka 7.5, Hermoso 7 (Koulierakis sv); Molina 6, Cristante 8, De Roon 7.5, Wesley 7 (Rensch sv); Soulé 7.5 (Mancini sv), Mora 7.5 (Pisilli 6.5); Malen 7.5 (Castro 6.5). All: Gasperini 7.5. Il Messaggero: Gollini 6; Ghilardi 7, N'Dicka 7, Hermoso 6.5 (Koulierakis sv); Molina 6, Cristante 8, De Roon 6.5, Wesley 6.5 (Rensch sv); Soulé 7 (Mancini 6), Mora 7 (Pisilli 6); Malen 7 (Castro 6). All: Gasperini 7.5. Corriere della Sera: Gollini 6; Ghilardi 7, N'Dicka 7, Hermoso 6.5 (Koulierakis sv); Molina 6, Cristante 8, De Roon 7, Wesley 6.5 (Rensch sv); Soulé 7.5 (Mancini sv), Mora 7 (Pisilli 6); Malen 7 (Castro 6). All: Gasperini 7.5. La Repubblica: Gollini 6; Ghilardi 7, N'Dicka 6.5, Hermoso 6.5 (Koulierakis sv); Molina 6.5, Cristante 7.5, De Roon 6.5, Wesley 6 (Rensch sv); Soulé 7.5 (Mancini sv), Mora 7 (Pisilli 6); Malen 7.5 (Castro 6.5). All: Gasperini 7.5. Tuttosport: Gollini 6; Ghilardi 7, N'Dicka 7, Hermoso 6.5 (Koulierakis sv); Molina 6, Cristante 7.5, De Roon 6.5, Wesley 7 (Rensch sv); Soulé 7 (Mancini 6), Mora 7 (Pisilli 6); Malen 7.5 (Castro 6.5). All: Gasperini 7.

Roma turned Halloween night into a show of force, beating Udinese 5-2 and extending their lead at the top of the table, with five different goalscorers ahead of the Champions League trip to Manchester. The match was effectively decided in the first ten minutes. Bryan Cristante headed Roma in front from Wesley's fine cross, with Udinese goalkeeper Okoye far from faultless, and the hosts' resistance collapsed from there. In the first half Roma created chances with ease and hit the woodwork twice, through Soulé and Malen, before a burst of goals settled the contest. Mora, Malen and Ndicka all scored, giving Roma four goals in the first 37 minutes. Mora, who scored in the first half, confirmed he can be decisive even when starting from the first minute, Malen kept scoring with striking regularity, and Soulé produced tricks and assists. Cristante was outstanding, scoring, providing the assist for Mora and making constant runs, and was probably the best player on the pitch. Only days earlier he had looked among the players struggling with the demands of a punishing schedule. Marten de Roon provided balance and composure in midfield, and both men passed a test many had feared they would fail against a physical Udinese side. The only blemish came after the break, when Roma conceded too easily in the opening minutes of the second half, allowing Zaniolo to reduce the deficit. Palma later made it 4-2, but Udinese never looked capable of completing a comeback. Gasperini began managing his players and his energy, understandably, with a Champions League match at Old Trafford to come. Ghilardi was rewarded for another convincing performance by scoring the decisive 5-2 with a powerful right-foot strike, set up by a pass from Santiago Castro. Five goals from five different scorers was, in the writer's view, the most encouraging statistic of the evening. Roma have now scored 28 goals in ten league matches. Gasperini was credited with the team's mentality as much as its football. The writer argued the side increasingly reflects his ideas, with Mora, Ghilardi, Balerdi and Cristante all stepping up in turn while the coach keeps rotating his players. When Gasperini said after the match that he sees himself in this team, it was described as one of the most significant remarks of the season. The article also highlighted one area for improvement: the gap between Malen and Castro in attack. Malen gives depth, constantly attacks goal and turns harmless balls into chances, while Castro, despite a fine assist for Ghilardi's goal, looks less influential. The writer hopes Gasperini can also get the best out of Castro, so that Roma can lose Malen without losing much of their threat. The next major test is Manchester, against an opponent that will not offer the same freedoms Udinese did. Roma face that Champions League fixture at Old Trafford next, on Tuesday.

Roma routed Udinese away, scoring four goals in the first 38 minutes to take a commanding grip on the game and move up to 24 points in the league. The four-goal win sent the 5,000 Roma fans who travelled to Udine wild with delight. The start to the season is the club's most impressive since 2013/14, and it comes despite a run of injuries that has forced constant changes to the rotation during a congested schedule. Gian Piero Gasperini's side show no signs of fatigue. They have a record average of 2.8 goals per game and have found the net through 14 different scorers across all competitions. Roma also struck the woodwork twice in the rout, underlining the attacking fluency that has defined their form. Udinese pulled a goal back in the second half through Zaniolo and Palma, easing the pressure briefly after Roma's dominant opening, before Ghilardi sealed the result with the final goal. Speaking to Il Corriere della Sera after the match, Gasperini praised the collective effort and the way his side managed a dip in tension after the break. He said: "I see myself in all the concepts of play of this team. We are scoring a lot and with different players, it is a great sign." Ghilardi, who scored the first Serie A goal of his career, said: "So much joy, I struck it with all the strength I had. In the end I had a bit of cramp, but I wanted to score." Roma now travel directly to England to prepare for their Champions League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Roma defender Daniele Ghilardi has scored his first goal, a strike that ended a match at Udinese, and has already drawn interest from AC Milan and Juventus. Roma have now scored 28 goals in ten matches this season and 36 in total including the three in the Champions League, with 14 different scorers so far. Ghilardi's goal came at the end of the match, when he was cramping in his calves. He said: "Sono molto contento. Ho calciato con tutta la forza che avevo. Era fine partita, avevo i crampi ai polpacci. Ero morto, stavo facendo stretching e non mi hanno visto". The goal follows earlier strikes from Emanuele Lulli, who scored against Genoa and Cagliari, and the article notes that Ghilardi is another young player to find the net. Milan and Juventus have already targeted him, but the focus at the club is not on his future. Ghilardi also teased his team-mate about his celebration. He said: "Ho esultato meglio di Emanuele ma perché lui non era abituato, io ne ho fatti due in B e uno in C. Ci sono volute più di due stagioni per farlo in A". Evan N'Dicka closed out a strong display in Udine, leaving no space for Davis and finishing with a 100% record in duels won, four recoveries and four clearances. Bryan Cristante was named man of the match after scoring his third goal against Udinese. Roma now turn their attention to Manchester United. The squad trained at Udinese's sports centre this morning and travel to England this afternoon. There are no fitness setbacks, but Mile Svilar, Paulo Dybala and Manu Koné will not be available.

Roma have scored 28 goals in their first ten matches of the 2026-27 season, a club record, after a 5-3 win at Udinese. The tally surpasses the previous record of 26 goals, set in 1960/61 and 2016/17, and the goals have come from a wide spread of players rather than relying on Donyell Malen, although he is leading the side. Under Gian Piero Gasperini, Roma have become a side that is always dangerous and always able to finish, with many matches won by at least four goals across Serie A and the Champions League. Roma have scored with 14 different players so far: Malen, Niccolò Pisilli, Manu Koné, Matías Soulé, Mario Hermoso, Emanuele Lulli, Rodrigo Mora, Bryan Cristante, Marten de Roon, Santiago Castro, Nahuel Molina and Leonardo Balerdi. Evan N'Dicka and Daniele Ghilardi also scored against Udinese and join that list. The results are reflected in the table: 24 points from ten matches, the club's best start since 2013. Last season Roma had 21 points at this stage, and two seasons ago they had just 13. To find similar numbers, you have to go back to 2022, when Mourinho reached 22 points. The Udinese victory was not simply a big win but proof of a team that scores with a consistency never seen before at the club. The 28 goals in the opening ten rounds represent a milestone the club had never reached, and the tally was built across Serie A and the Champions League alike.

Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has credited his squad's availability and attitude for the team's improved attacking numbers, after a match against Udinese in Serie A's tenth round that ended with a 4-0 scoreline at some point in the game. Gasperini said the goals are coming from many different players, which he views as a sign of confidence: "Many players now believe they can be decisive in the assist or in the finish. This is a great signal." Asked whether Roma can make the step up to the top positions and the title race, Gasperini was cautious. "I don't know, even those who are fighting for the top positions have some small problems. It is also quite normal after the 4-0." He admitted that Roma had created many chances in the first half but eased off in the second. "At half-time we had told each other to be careful and not to concede a goal. In three days we play at Manchester. This was our eighth match in less than twenty days. A bit of attention and concentration goes missing. We conceded a goal from distance, a bad goal, a sign of carelessness. But as soon as we had the chance to accelerate, we could still be dangerous." Gasperini also praised the younger players, including Lulli and Ghilardi, who have impressed this season. "I am fortunate to have all the players, even the less young ones, who give huge availability. Young players usually always give it, they want to emerge and improve. I am lucky to have a group that is a fantastic mix. We may have other faults, but the availability is total." He added that Ghilardi was frustrated after a well-taken goal was disallowed in the Champions League against Slovan, and that he was eager to score again, which he did this evening. On whether this is the hardest period to be a coach in Italy, Gasperini said: "A period this long, with matches three times a week, I struggle to remember. It has happened to me in other periods, like with Atalanta when we won the Europa League and were still in the Coppa Italia. We went deep in all the competitions, but it was March-April. This is a period I do not remember like this. There is a lot of fatigue because you play matches always at a high level and with difficulty. After the next break, although the fixtures will continue to be many, it will be a little less. In this period there has been the absence of Svilar, Koné, Dybala, Pellegrini... rotating the squad is helping us in terms of minutes played." Asked whether any players could return before the international break, excluding Pellegrini, Gasperini said: "Difficult. I hope so. In theory all three, but it could also be no one. We will see this week, it will be decisive."

Roma will not return to the capital after their away win in the league, and have instead gone straight on to Manchester for Tuesday evening's Champions League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford. To keep travel to a minimum, the club decided to stay in the Friuli region after the victory at the Bluenergy Stadium. Gian Piero Gasperini's side spent the night in Friuli and will hold a light recovery session at the Friulian club's training centre. The squad will then travel by coach to Trieste in the afternoon before flying to England. The trip is effectively a mini training camp designed to tighten the group and avoid wasting physical energy, according to Il Tempo. Paulo Dybala is set to miss the trip's main assignment: unless he recovers in extremis, the Argentine forward will be ruled out of Tuesday's match. Sporting director Tony D'Amico backed a cautious approach before the game, saying: "Dybala needs a few more days, we will see mmidweek." Gasperini echoed that line, admitting that a return before the international break for Dybala, Koné and Svilar is a difficult goal, to be assessed day by day. The eve-of-match schedule includes Gasperini's press conference at 18:20, accompanied by a player, followed by a rehearsal on the Old Trafford pitch.

Roma defender Daniele Ghilardi has scored his first goal, a strike that ended a match at Udinese, and has already drawn interest from AC Milan and Juventus. Roma have now scored 28 goals in ten matches this season and 36 in total including the three in the Champions League, with 14 different scorers so far. Ghilardi's goal came at the end of the match, when he was cramping in his calves. He said: "Sono molto contento. Ho calciato con tutta la forza che avevo. Era fine partita, avevo i crampi ai polpacci. Ero morto, stavo facendo stretching e non mi hanno visto". The goal follows earlier strikes from Emanuele Lulli, who scored against Genoa and Cagliari, and the article notes that Ghilardi is another young player to find the net. Milan and Juventus have already targeted him, but the focus at the club is not on his future. Ghilardi also teased his team-mate about his celebration. He said: "Ho esultato meglio di Emanuele ma perché lui non era abituato, io ne ho fatti due in B e uno in C. Ci sono volute più di due stagioni per farlo in A". Evan N'Dicka closed out a strong display in Udine, leaving no space for Davis and finishing with a 100% record in duels won, four recoveries and four clearances. Bryan Cristante was named man of the match after scoring his third goal against Udinese. Roma now turn their attention to Manchester United. The squad trained at Udinese's sports centre this morning and travel to England this afternoon. There are no fitness setbacks, but Mile Svilar, Paulo Dybala and Manu Koné will not be available.

Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini spoke to DAZN after Udinese 2-5 Roma, admitting his side dropped their level in the second half after going 0-4 down. Gasperini said he did not know why even the teams fighting for the top positions have small problems, adding that the drop-off was normal after the 0-4 scoreline, although he had told his players at half-time not to concede. Roma face Manchester in three days, and Gasperini noted that this has been the 8th match in less than 20 days. He said a lack of concentration had crept in: "We conceded a goal from distance, then this ugly one we wouldn't have conceded otherwise, a sign that we had switched off a bit. As soon as we accelerated a little, we were dangerous." Gasperini also spoke about the fixture congestion, which has Roma playing three times a week. He said: "A period this long with matches three times a week, I struggle to remember it. Maybe it happened in February, when I won the Europa League with Atalanta, but that was a different period. This is a phase I don't remember like this. These are high-level matches and difficult ones, so there is fatigue. After the next break, however many commitments there are, they will be a little fewer." He pointed to the absences of Svilar, Koné, Dybala and Pellegrini, adding that rotating the squad and giving everyone game time has helped. On his squad, Gasperini said: "I'm fortunate to have all the players, young and less young, who give great availability. The young ones always give it because they want to emerge and improve. I have a fantastic mix, we may have other faults, but the availability is there." He also praised Ghilardi's goal, saying: "He was unlucky because against Slovan they disallowed a goal, but he still had the desire inside to score, and today he managed it." Gasperini concluded on the condition of Koné, Svilar and Dybala: "I hope they recover before the break. In theory all three could, like no one else: this week is decisive."