Koné knee concern worries Gasperini after early exit in Istanbul

Roma have officially extended the contract of Emanuele Lulli until 30 June 2031, with coach Gian Piero Gasperini expressing satisfaction ahead of the Cagliari match. The club's news roundup, published after the 3-3 draw at Napoli, also covered fitness updates, Gasperini's comments on the injured players, and Napoli's appeal against Massimiliano Allegri's suspension. Roma now turn their attention to the home fixture against Cagliari. Gasperini gave an update on the injured players in his press conference. Paulo Dybala is the player closest to a return and could be named among the substitutes, a decision expected after the afternoon training session. Manu Koné is unlikely to return before the international break. Mile Svilar's availability is closer, and he could return within the week, or at the latest for the matches against Manchester United or Sassuolo. Gasperini praised the progress of the team and of individual players, with a mention for Matías Soulé, who was prominent at the Maradona. He said Roma are showing courage, solidity and continuity, and coming through well against top-level opponents. Cagliari coach Fabio Pisacane described Roma as a side that "rarely goes to the canvas", highlighting their ability to recover ground and stay dangerous when they push forward. He said Cagliari must identify and exploit the few weaknesses in the Giallorossi while staying focused and intense throughout the match. Roma officially confirmed the renewal of Emanuele Lulli until 30 June 2031. The winger, who made his professional debut and scored his first goal against Genoa, has signed a five-year deal confirming the club's intention to build around him for the future. Gasperini said: "Lulli's progress has been remarkable" in recognition of a player born in 2007 who has been rewarded with a long-term contract. Napoli have rejected the decision of the Giudice Sportivo and announced an appeal against the two-match suspension handed to Massimiliano Allegri after the 3-3 draw with Roma. The Napoli coach had been punished for protests directed at match officials in the tense closing stages at the Maradona. In a club statement, Napoli said: "La SSC Napoli, in seguito alla richiesta di accesso agli atti, comunica che presenterà ricorso per le due giornate di squalifica inflitte a mister Massimiliano Allegri."

Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has given an update on the club's injured players, saying Manu Koné will return after the international break. Mile Svilar is also in contention, with Gasperini hoping the goalkeeper can be available for the Manchester fixture. Gasperini said Svilar could return on Thursday or Friday, but with a question mark over his fitness. The coach's comments come as Roma prepare for their next match, with the squad's injury situation a key concern for the head coach. Gasperini said: "Koné torna dopo la sosta. Svilar spero per Manchester." Svilar could return on Thursday or Friday, but with the benefit of the doubt.

Gian Piero Gasperini has given an injury update ahead of Roma's league fixture against Cagliari, and Paulo Dybala is close to a return. The head coach said Dybala is the only possible recovery for tomorrow's match, with a decision to be made later on the day. "The only possible recovery for tomorrow is Dybala's, but we'll see this afternoon. We'll try to get him on the bench. I'm confident," Gasperini said. The news is less positive for Manu Koné and Mile Svilar, who have both been sidelined for several weeks. Gasperini said Koné is unlikely to be available before the international break: "It's difficult that we'll have him before the break." There is more hope for Svilar, the Belgian goalkeeper. "Svilar could return on Thursday or Friday, but with the benefit of the doubt," Gasperini said. The coach also outlined when the pair could be back in the matchday squad. "We hope to have him for Manchester or for Sassuolo," he said, referring to the upcoming fixtures.