Koné on France-Italy: 'As a Roma player, I want to win'

Bryan Cristante is a doubt for Roma's trip to Como on 11 October, with kickoff at 12:30 on Sunday, after the midfielder withdrew from international duty with lower back pain and subsequently picked up a knee issue. The medical staff will assess Cristante in the coming days; if he is unavailable, Manu Koné is on standby, with either Niccolò Pisilli or Marten de Roon as alternatives. Roma resume their campaign after the October international break in what is billed as a significant fixture. The club has contingency options in midfield to cover a potential absence from a key player. Gasperini will make a final decision on Cristante's fitness ahead of the match. On transfer matters, the article notes several developments: Inter are reportedly considering a move for a midfielder, with Roma holding a 10 per cent sell-on clause from Cagliari on that player. Two other stories have emerged concerning Roma—Gasperini's involvement in Paulo Dybala's contract renewal, during which Dybala rejected approaches from both Juventus and Napoli, and a claim from Spanish sources that a deal for Real Madrid's Endrick to join Roma was agreed before being halted.

Roma right-back Wesley has announced the purchase of a Lamborghini, adding to his growing collection of high-performance vehicles. The Brazilian defender, who has been at the club for a year, shared the news on Instagram. Wesley previously bought a Ferrari last year and is clearly a fan of speed both on and off the pitch, where he has established himself as a constant threat on the flanks. The post drew comments from several Roma players, including fellow Brazilian Santiago Castro, who joked about fuel costs. Matías Soulé also weighed in with a piece of tongue-in-cheek advice for his teammate: "You need to close the garage." The comment sparked laughter among supporters. Other notables to respond included Endrick, whom Roma fans used the occasion to jokingly invite to the club.

Paulo Dybala has reflected on September with an Instagram carousel celebrating family moments, gym work, and his bond with AS Roma. The number 21 featured pictures of his family alongside two gym shots and a candid photo of Nahuel Molina holding a grape in Trigoria's dining room. Molina responded with humour: "Grazie per l'uva amico" (Thanks for the grape, friend), while teammate Santiago Castro joked in the comments, "Uvita Molina" (little grape Molina). The final post captured the spirit of Dybala's month—a banner unfurled by the Curva Sud before Roma's match against Inter, reading: "Chi ha al suo fianco un intero popolo non può temere alcun ostacolo. Non esitate davanti a niente, forza ragazzi, combattete per la vostra gente" (Whoever has an entire people at his side need not fear any obstacle. Do not hesitate before anything, come on boys, fight for your people). Dybala has started every match in September under Gasperini, underscoring his importance to the squad. The photograph of the Curva Sud's message revealed the Argentine's leadership role and his personal identification with Roma's supporters. His September posts demonstrate both his commitment to physical preparation and his deep emotional connection to the club and its fanbase.