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Roma's probable starting line-up for their trip to Manchester United has been revealed, with Lulli starting from the first minute and Cristante named in attack. Mancini returns to the starting back three, while de Roon and Pisilli keep their places in midfield. Soulé and Malen complete the front three. The match is a Champions League fixture for Roma, who are in the competition this season after finishing third in Serie A in 2025-26. The line-up news follows the team's official preview, with the squad building around its attacking options in a demanding European away trip. The probable line-up was published on 2 November 2026 at 19:57 by Forzaroma.info.

Roma completed their final preparations at Old Trafford on Monday ahead of Tuesday's Champions League match against Manchester United, on 3 November. After the pre-match press conference, Gian Piero Gasperini's squad took to the pitch of the historic English stadium for the usual training session, their last session before the European fixture. The players were able to get used to the playing surface that will host the match against the Red Devils, and the session also gave the coaching staff a chance to assess the condition of the players after their recent league commitments. The session concludes an unusual build-up to the trip to England. After the match against Udinese, Roma did not return to Trigoria. Instead they continued their preparations in Friuli, training at the Udinese club's sports centre before travelling on to Manchester. The club chose this arrangement to cut down on travel and manage their energy levels in a tightly packed fixture schedule. Before the session, Gasperini spoke at the press conference, saying: "We are preparing as if it were the best Manchester United." He also said: "After the break we will have our injured players back." The Roma head coach and his staff now have to finalise the last details ahead of a match that carries significant weight in the Champions League.

Roma trained at Old Trafford on Sunday ahead of their Champions League fixture against Manchester United, which takes place tomorrow evening. The session featured drills and rondos on the pitch. Leonardo Balerdi is available for selection, but he is wearing a knee strapping. The Champions League clash at Old Trafford is a significant test for the Giallorossi in their league phase. The fixture comes on the back of Manchester United's heavy 7-1 win over Roma, a result that Manchester United coach Carrick has recalled with pride ahead of the match. Roma's squad news is a key focus for head coach Gian Piero Gasperini as he prepares his side for the trip. As the squad worked through the final preparations, attention centred on Balerdi's fitness. Gasperini's selection options will be clearer once the squad has completed its work at Old Trafford.