Como 0–0 Roma: Pellegrini returns, Gollini steps in for injured Svilar

Como and Roma meet at the Sinigaglia in a fixture carrying major implications for both clubs' league positions and ambitions. Ahead of the match, Como director Carlalberto Ludi outlined his side's approach and acknowledged Roma's quality as opponents. Ludi explained Como's tactical philosophy and the significance of the fixture. "Our game is about having quality and keeping possession, trying to dominate play and unsettle the opposition," he said. "The arrival of Caqueret fits this approach, though Baturina does it very well too. This is a very significant match for us against a very strong team. We hope to face it with our spirit, courage and identity." On the international break, Ludi expressed pride in Como's contribution to their national teams while acknowledging frustration over player absences. "The relationship with the national teams is excellent, but any club cannot be happy when a player returns with a small injury and has to miss a few days. We are proud to have brought 15–16 players to their respective national teams. There is total alignment and constructivity with the federation, though we are obviously disappointed not to have Kean available today." Ludi framed the encounter as a clash of contrasting but methodologically deep projects. "I expect an extremely identity-driven match, a beautiful snapshot of this Serie A. Two different but profound projects, interesting from a tactical standpoint. I expect a courageous team wanting to impose rhythm and play. We hope to make these fans and this wonderful setting happy," he concluded.

Como host Roma at the Sinigaglia on the resumption of the Serie A season in a high-quality fixture between two sides separated by the league table. Gasperini's men travel north with Como hoping to close the gap. Como defender Yan Couto spoke to DAZN shortly before kickoff about the challenge ahead. "I am very happy to be here and in this squad," he said. "I expect a very difficult match, but we have prepared ourselves to play a great game. I am finding again that confidence I have not had for some time."

Marten de Roon will make his first Roma start in midfield alongside Manu Koné in today's match at Como, with Bryan Cristante unavailable. The Dutch midfielder, signed from Atalanta, spoke to DAZN before kickoff about the opportunity and his readiness after the international break. De Roon acknowledged the challenge of regaining match fitness but stressed that only playing would help him find his rhythm. He said: "It is always nice, especially to play as a starter for Roma. We prepared very well, the break was long but we trained well. I have regained condition to play, it won't be easy to find rhythm at first but the only way to do it is by playing. I will try to prove I am still a footballer and that Roma can also win against Como." On goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini, who is also making his Roma debut, De Roon offered reassurance: "I saw him calm, goalkeepers prepare alone. He knows the environment, has played many matches and is an experienced guy. In my opinion he will be very ready."

Roma sporting director Tony D'Amico spoke to journalists before kickoff in the sixth Serie A round at Como, addressing the squad's readiness and injury situation. "We expect a match between two strong sides," D'Amico said. "We haven't had much time to prepare it, but we have months of work behind us. We hope for a standout moment in football." The director confirmed that goalkeeper Mile Svilar and midfielder Bryan Cristante will miss a significant period through injury. "It's a great shame to lose an important player like Mile," D'Amico said. "But also Cristante. It's unfortunate because these are long injuries—they will miss quite a few matches. The squad members have great trust in the club, and everyone who has the opportunity to be on show should see that as motivation and not a burden." On the debut of Lorenzo Pellegrini, D'Amico expressed confidence in the midfielder's contribution going forward. D'Amico stressed that Pellegrini's arrival represented a significant acquisition for Roma. "For us it was a signing," he said. "We found him with his contract expiring—everyone who signed a renewal was among the first signings. Lorenzo has lived through difficult months and worked hard in the summer; for him this is a major motivation. We are convinced he can give a big hand to the group."

Roma's sporting director addressed the media ahead of the sixth Serie A round at Como, expressing disappointment over key injuries while backing the squad to respond. D'Amico confirmed that both Mile Svilar and Bryan Cristante will miss the fixture through injury, describing them as long-term absences that will sideline the players for multiple matches. "Sicuramente è un dispiacere perdere un giocatore importante come Svilar, ma anche Cristante. Sono infortuni un po' lunghi e quindi salteranno tante partite," he said, but added confidence in the available squad. "Però tutti i ragazzi che fanno parte della rosa hanno grande fiducia da parte del club e dell'allenatore, quindi credo che per Pierluigi come per Marten sia una motivazione e non un peso." D'Amico praised the work done over the summer and highlighted the importance of squad depth despite the absences. He stressed that renewal contracts for players out of contract carried the same strategic weight as new signings. The director also expressed optimism about Lorenzo Pellegrini's role going forward, having worked through a difficult injury period during the off-season. "Per noi rinnovarlo è stato come un acquisto, così come tutti gli altri che erano in scadenza," he explained. Ahead of the Como fixture, D'Amico outlined Roma's expectations: "Sì, i principi delle due squadre sono un po' diversi. Ci aspettiamo una partita bella tra due squadre forti. Il tempo di prepararla è stato poco perchè abbiamo avuto tantissimi giocatori in nazionale, però ci sono mesi di lavoro importante alle spalle. Ci auguriamo che sia una partita bella, uno spot per tutto il sistema calcio italiano."

Roma sporting director Tony D'Amico spoke to DAZN shortly before the match between Como and Roma on 11 October, addressing the squad's readiness and key personnel changes. With goalkeeper Mile Svilar sidelined by injury, D'Amico expressed confidence in Pierluigi Gollini's ability to step in, alongside midfielder Marten de Roon. "It is a great shame to lose important players like Svilar or Cristante to injury," D'Amico said. "They are fairly lengthy injuries and both will miss some matches. But all the players who are part of the squad have great trust from the club and the coach, and that is why they are here. For Gollini, like de Roon or all the players who have the opportunity to show themselves, it is a motivation and not a burden." D'Amico framed Lorenzo Pellegrini's return as a strategic acquisition. "For us, Pellegrini was a signing—we found him out of contract," he explained. "He, like Dybala and Cristante, were our first signings in the market. Pellegrini lived very difficult months after his injury in May, worked hard over the summer, and for him too I believe it is a great motivation to return today. We are very happy to see him on the pitch and we are convinced he can give great help to the group." D'Amico acknowledged the challenge posed by Como, noting the squad had limited preparation time with international players returning on Friday. "The principles of the two teams are somewhat different, and we expect a fine match between two strong sides," he said. "The time to prepare it has not been great, but there are months of important work behind us. We hope for a fine match between two strong sides and a showcase for Italian football."

Roma sporting director Tony D'Amico spoke to DAZN shortly before the match between Como and Roma on 11 October, addressing the squad's readiness and key personnel changes. With goalkeeper Mile Svilar sidelined by injury, D'Amico expressed confidence in Pierluigi Gollini's ability to step in, alongside midfielder Marten de Roon. "It is a great shame to lose important players like Svilar or Cristante to injury," D'Amico said. "They are fairly lengthy injuries and both will miss some matches. But all the players who are part of the squad have great trust from the club and the coach, and that is why they are here. For Gollini, like de Roon or all the players who have the opportunity to show themselves, it is a motivation and not a burden." D'Amico framed Lorenzo Pellegrini's return as a strategic acquisition. "For us, Pellegrini was a signing—we found him out of contract," he explained. "He, like Dybala and Cristante, were our first signings in the market. Pellegrini lived very difficult months after his injury in May, worked hard over the summer, and for him too I believe it is a great motivation to return today. We are very happy to see him on the pitch and we are convinced he can give great help to the group." D'Amico acknowledged the challenge posed by Como, noting the squad had limited preparation time with international players returning on Friday. "The principles of the two teams are somewhat different, and we expect a fine match between two strong sides," he said. "The time to prepare it has not been great, but there are months of important work behind us. We hope for a fine match between two strong sides and a showcase for Italian football."

Como and Roma meet in a high-quality fixture on 11 October as both sides look to test their ambitions early in the season. Gasperini's Roma face significant absences: Bryan Cristante and Mile Svilar are unavailable, with Marten de Roon and Pierluigi Gollini stepping in. Como manager Cesc Fabregas is without Kean, his backup striker. Pellegrini returns to Roma's lineup after six months out, wearing the captain's armband on the trequarti alongside Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen. The fixture is early enough in the campaign to offer limited guidance on league position, but Gasperini will use it to gauge the squad's form and competitive level. Roma field a 3-4-2-1: Gollini; Mancini, N'Dicka, Hermoso; Molina, de Roon, Koné, Wesley; Dybala, Pellegrini; Malen. Substitutes: Vasquez, De Marzi, Balerdi, Ghilardi, Rensch, Lulli, Pisilli, Soulé, Castro, Mora. Como line up in 4-2-3-1: Butez; Couto, Ramon, Chalobah, Valle; Da Cunha, Perrone; Diao, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas.

Lorenzo Pellegrini will start for Roma in the Serie A match against Como on 11 October, marking his first time in the team's opening formation for six months. Gian Piero Gasperini's side travel to the Giuseppe Sinigaglia for the sixth-round lunch kick-off, where they face Cesc Fabregas's Como side. The appointment comes during the international break window and presents Roma with a challenging away fixture. Gasperini must manage two significant absences: Mile Svilar is sidelined by a fracture to the fifth digit of his hand, and Bryan Cristante is unavailable. Pierluigi Gollini takes the goalkeeping role in Svilar's place. Wesley and Donyell Malen have recovered from their previous issues and are available. Marten de Roon is set to partner Manu Koné in midfield following Cristante's absence. Roma line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation: Gollini; Mancini, N'Dicka, Hermoso; Molina, De Roon, Koné, Wesley; Dybala, Pellegrini; Malen. The referee is Fabbri from Ravenna, with Imperiale and Baccini as assistants, Sozza as fourth official, Gariglio on VAR and Abisso as assistant VAR. Como deploy a 4-2-3-1: Butez; Couto, Ramon, Chalobah, Valle; Milla, Da Cunha; Diao, Nico Paz, Baturina; Douvikas, under manager Fabregas.

Como and Roma meet in a high-quality fixture on 11 October as both sides look to test their ambitions early in the season. Gasperini's Roma face significant absences: Bryan Cristante and Mile Svilar are unavailable, with Marten de Roon and Pierluigi Gollini stepping in. Como manager Cesc Fabregas is without Kean, his backup striker. Pellegrini returns to Roma's lineup after six months out, wearing the captain's armband on the trequarti alongside Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen. The fixture is early enough in the campaign to offer limited guidance on league position, but Gasperini will use it to gauge the squad's form and competitive level. Roma field a 3-4-2-1: Gollini; Mancini, N'Dicka, Hermoso; Molina, de Roon, Koné, Wesley; Dybala, Pellegrini; Malen. Substitutes: Vasquez, De Marzi, Balerdi, Ghilardi, Rensch, Lulli, Pisilli, Soulé, Castro, Mora. Como line up in 4-2-3-1: Butez; Couto, Ramon, Chalobah, Valle; Da Cunha, Perrone; Diao, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas.

Lorenzo Pellegrini will start for Roma in the Serie A match against Como on 11 October, marking his first time in the team's opening formation for six months. Gian Piero Gasperini's side travel to the Giuseppe Sinigaglia for the sixth-round lunch kick-off, where they face Cesc Fabregas's Como side. The appointment comes during the international break window and presents Roma with a challenging away fixture. Gasperini must manage two significant absences: Mile Svilar is sidelined by a fracture to the fifth digit of his hand, and Bryan Cristante is unavailable. Pierluigi Gollini takes the goalkeeping role in Svilar's place. Wesley and Donyell Malen have recovered from their previous issues and are available. Marten de Roon is set to partner Manu Koné in midfield following Cristante's absence. Roma line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation: Gollini; Mancini, N'Dicka, Hermoso; Molina, De Roon, Koné, Wesley; Dybala, Pellegrini; Malen. The referee is Fabbri from Ravenna, with Imperiale and Baccini as assistants, Sozza as fourth official, Gariglio on VAR and Abisso as assistant VAR. Como deploy a 4-2-3-1: Butez; Couto, Ramon, Chalobah, Valle; Milla, Da Cunha; Diao, Nico Paz, Baturina; Douvikas, under manager Fabregas.

Fabio Capello has highlighted Donyell Malen as the key threat for Como ahead of Roma's Serie A sixth-round fixture at 12:30 on 11 October. The former Roma manager analysed the forward's qualities in La Gazzetta dello Sport, warning Como's defenders that Malen will be extremely difficult to contain. "The centre-back who faces Malen—Ramon or Chalobah—must be completely focused and very reactive, because today the Dutchman is unmarked," Capello said. "He has everything: a sense of goal, speed in ball control, power. He is never still. He is also clever, knows how to exploit any ball. In the box he reminds me of Paolo Rossi, with a more powerful physique. Some movements could evoke Ronaldo the phenomenon, though he himself was far more powerful. Above all, Malen always shoots and from every position. Great job by Gasperini to transform him into a centre-forward. When Roma has the ball, he always puts the attackers in motion."