Lulli becomes first 2007-born Italian to score in Serie A

Roma supporters living in Lazio will once again be barred from attending the match at the Maradona stadium against Napoli. The fixture is scheduled for Saturday 24 October with a 6pm kickoff and counts for matchday eight of Serie A. The decision was taken by the Naples prefect, Michele di Bari, on the recommendation of the Committee for the Analysis of Security at Sporting Events, after the police headquarters flagged high risk to public order and safety. The ban is not new, given the tension that has surrounded this fixture for years, but it marks yet another restriction on Roma fans travelling to Naples. Gian Piero Gasperini's side will face a hostile atmosphere at a ground where away supporters have repeatedly been limited. The restriction applies specifically to Roma supporters resident in the Lazio region, who will not be permitted to travel to the Maradona for the match.

Roma supporters will be unable to attend the Serie A match at Napoli's Stadio Maradona on Saturday 24 October, after authorities banned the sale of tickets to all residents of the Lazio region. The measure was adopted by the Naples prefect, Michele di Bari, on the basis of a determination by the Committee for the Analysis of Security at Sporting Events and a proposal from the Naples Police Headquarters (Questura). The ban follows a pattern seen on many occasions in recent years, with Roma away trips to Naples repeatedly restricted. The decision was linked to high risk levels for public order and safety surrounding the fixture, given the history between the two sets of fans. The restriction is not limited to the away section. It covers the sale of tickets to anyone living in Lazio in general, so residents of the region cannot buy a ticket to watch the match at the Maradona, whichever part of the stadium they would sit in.

Donyell Malen has been named the best player of last season's Serie A at the 25th edition of the Manlio Scopigno and Felice Pulici awards, while team-mate Mile Svilar was honoured as the best goalkeeper. The ceremony took place at the Salone d'Onore of the CONI in Rome, in the presence of FIGC president Giovanni Malagò. The awards recognise the stars of Italian football both on and off the pitch. Cristian Chivu (Inter) and Cesc Fabregas (Como) shared the best coach award for last season's Serie A. Massimiliano Alvini, coach of newly promoted Frosinone, was named the best Serie B coach. Mattia Scala, coach of the Roma Primavera side, was named the best youth sector coach, a recognition for the club's academy work. Malen's award follows a season in which he was one of the standout forwards in Serie A. Svilar's win in the goalkeeper category adds to the recognition of Roma's squad, with both players honoured at the same ceremony.

Roma face Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League on Tuesday 20 October at 21:00 at the Stadio Olimpico, just two days after beating Genoa on Saturday evening. Gian Piero Gasperini addressed the fixture at his press conference, stressing that his side will not underestimate their opponents because they need to win to keep their qualification hopes alive. Gasperini said: "We will not underestimate the opponent because we need to win to fuel our chances of going through. To reach the playoffs we need 10 points, starting from this match." Roma go into the match with a fresh fitness concern, as Paulo Dybala is set to be out for at least two weeks. Lorenzo Pellegrini, who sat alongside Gasperini at the press conference, is likely to start tomorrow. Pellegrini said: "I'm well. The annual contract was the club's choice, my priority was Roma." Two places in the starting line-up remain open heading into the match. One is the central defensive berth, a choice between Leonardo Balerdi and Evan N'Dicka, with the former ahead in the race. The other is the right-back spot, where Emanuele Lulli or Nahuel Molina are in contention, with Lulli currently ahead. Slovan Bratislava head coach Yaya Touré also spoke at his press conference: "Great respect for Roma and for Gasp, here the details count."

Roma's probable starting line-up for their meeting with Slovan has been published, with Gian Piero Gasperini reportedly bringing back the No. 23 and Mario Hermoso returning to the defence. Gianluca Mancini is expected to start, while Soulé and Pellegrini are set to operate behind Malen. The central defensive berth is a contest between Leonardo Balerdi and Evan N'Dicka. Molina is pushing Lulli for a place at right-back, and in midfield Marten de Roon and Niccolò Pisilli are expected to start. Beyond the selection, the wider build-up has also produced news on the injury front. Paulo Dybala has a small tear and is expected to be out for a period, while Gasperini has said Roma need 10 points to qualify for the playoffs and that Dybala's recovery will take longer.

Roma host Slovan Bratislava at the Stadio Olimpico tomorrow evening in the third matchday of the Champions League league phase, with kick-off at 21:00. Gian Piero Gasperini's side are looking for their first win in the competition as they push to move closer to the qualification target. Roma come into the match after a draw with Fenerbahce and a bitter defeat to Real Madrid last week. Several players are absent for the hosts. Lulli is in fine form after scoring his first goal on Saturday evening, and Pellegrini is set to return to the starting line-up in the attacking midfield area. The match will be broadcast exclusively live on Sky. Viewers will need a Sky subscription, or the Sky app on a smart TV or a games console such as Xbox or PlayStation. The game will be shown on channels 201, 214 and 251, which are Sky Sport Uno, Sky Sport 4K for viewers with a 4K-capable television, and Sky Sport. Streaming is available through Sky's SkyGo and Now TV platforms. Alternatively, the match can be watched on devices including Amazon Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast and the TIM VISION Box. Fans can also follow a live commentary on Forzaroma.info and updates on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.